User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX ESF66860KR

[. . . ] Next to this symbol you receive additional information and practical tips on using the appliance. Tips and instructions for the economical and environmentally conscious use of the appliance are marked with a clover leaf. Your dishwasher is fitted with the new "PULSE WASH" wash system. With this wash system, the motor speed and spray pressure are varied during the wash programme to improve the cleaning of the dishes. It is for this reason that the noise level changes during the wash programme. 3 2 In the event of a malfunction, these operating instructions contain information on how to rectify faults yourself, see the "What to do, if. . . " section. [. . . ] Place short knives, forks and spoons in the grid insert with their handles pointing downwards. Some models of dishwasher have cutlery baskets without a cutlery grid. 15 Loading Pans, Frying Pans and Large Plates Load large and heavily soiled dishes in the lower rack (Plates up to 29cm in diameter). Your dishwasher has one of the following two types of lower rack: Type 1: The rear plate insert in the lower rack can be removed 3 To make it easier to load large dishes, it is possible - to remove the plate inserts from the lower rack. - to move the cutlery basket sideways. Type 2: The rear plate insert in the lower rack can be folded on its side 3 To ease the loading of large items, - the two rows of prongs in the rear plate insert can be folded across one another. - the cutlery rack in the lower rack can be moved to the side. 16 Loading Cups, Glasses and Coffee Services Load small, delicate items and long pointed cutlery in the upper rack. · Arrange plates and dishes offset on and under the folding cup racks so that washing 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. can also be placed on the two rows of prongs on the left of the upper rack. Adjusting the Height of the Upper Basket Maximum Height of the Dishes in the Upper Rack Lower Rack With upper basket raised With upper basket lowered 22 cm 24 cm 30 cm 29 cm 3 The height of the basket can also be adjusted when it is loaded. Lowering the Upper Basket: 1. 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 lower position. Raising the Upper Basket: 1. Holding the upper basket at the rear right, lift it as far as it will go and then lower it vertically. When after a short time the wash program is to continue, press the On/Off button again. The wash program will continue. 2 The wash program should not be stopped for a prolonged period or the cooled water will need to be reheated resulting in increased energy consumption. 3 If the top light and/or the middle light in the multidisplay flash after the program has started please read the section "What to do if. . . ". Load Sensing If a wash programme is started even though there are only a few dishes in the upper and/or lower rack, an intelligent electronic system adjusts the amount of water and the duration of the wash programme to the number of dishes. By this means it is possible to wash only a few dishes quickly and economically. At half load (6 place settings), up to 2 litres of water and 0. 2 kWh of electricity are saved. Interrupting or ending the wash program 3 Only interrupt a wash program that is running if it is absolutely necessary. After the appliance has been closed again the air that has entered will be greatly heated and expand. As a result water may penetrate the base of the appliance and trigger the anti-flood system. Switching Off the Dishwasher Switch off the dishwasher when is illuminated on the programme progress display. Hot steam may escape from the appliance when opening the door immediately after the end of the programme. Open the door carefully. Interrupt the wash program by opening the door. w 1 Hot steam can escape from the appliance when the door is opened. The wash program continues. 1 Emptying the Dishwasher Ending the wash program 1. Press the button for the wash program that is running and hold it down until the program indicator for the wash program goes out. Release the program button; the wash program has been ended. 3 · · Hot dishes are sensitive to knocks. [. . . ] These are available from your local Service Force Centre. 30 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. If the water inlet hose starts to leak during this operation, the safety valve cuts off the running water and the draining pump in the dishwasher is switched on. 1 Please take care when installing the water inlet hose: ­ The electrical cable for the safety valve is in the double-walled water inlet hose. ­ If the water inlet hose or the safety valve is damaged, remove the mains plug immediately. [. . . ]