EN Dishwasher User Manual - Electrolux

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EN Dishwasher User Manual

CONTENTS1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................32. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................53. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 64. CONTROL PANEL............................................................................................. 75. PROGRAMMES................................................................................................. 76. SETTINGS..........................................................................................................97. OPTIONS..........................................................................................................118. BEFORE FIRST USE....................................................................................... 129. DAILY USE....................................................................................................... 1310. HINTS AND TIPS........................................................................................... 1411. CARE AND CLEANING..................................................................................1612. TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................1813. TECHNICAL INFORMATION......................................................................... 2114. INSTALLATION.............................................................................................. 2215. WARRANTY .................................................................................................. 24

IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT MAY IMPACTYOUR MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY

Adherence to the directions for use in this manual is extremely important forhealth and safety. Failure to strictly adhere to the requirements in this manualmay result in personal injury, property damage and affect your ability to make aclaim under the Electrolux manufacturer’s warranty provided with your product.Products must be used, installed and operated in accordance with this manual.You may not be able to claim on the Electrolux manufacturer’s warranty in theevent that your product fault is due to failure to adhere to this manual.

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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICEAlways use original spare parts.When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have thefollowing data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.The information can be found on the rating plate.

Warning / Caution-Safety information

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General information and tips Environmental information

Subject to change without notice.

1. SAFETY INFORMATIONBefore the installation and use of the appliance, carefullyread the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is notresponsible for any injuries or damage that are the resultof incorrect installation or usage. Always keep theinstructions in a safe and accessible location for futurereference.

1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8

years and above and persons with reduced physical,sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experienceand knowledge if they have been given supervision orinstruction concerning the use of the appliance in asafe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Children between 3 and 8 years of age and personswith very extensive and complex disabilities shall bekept away from the appliance unless continuouslysupervised.

• Children of less than 3 years of age should be keptaway from the appliance unless continuouslysupervised.

• Do not let children play with the appliance.• Keep detergents away from children.• Keep children and pets away from the appliance when

the door is open.• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user

maintenance of the appliance without supervision.

1.2 General Safety• This appliance is intended to be used in household

and similar applications such as:

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– farm houses; staff kitchen areas in shops, officesand other working environments;

– by clients in hotels, motels, bed & breakfast andother residential type environments.

• Do not change the specification of this appliance.• The operating water pressure (minimum and

maximum) must be between 0.5 (50) / 8 (800) bar(kPa)

• Obey the maximum number of 15 place settings.• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by

the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or asimilarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• Put knives and cutlery with sharp points in the cutlerybasket with the points down or in a horizontal position.

• Do not leave the appliance with the door open, toavoid a tripping hazard.

• Before any maintenance operation, deactivate theappliance and disconnect the mains plug from thesocket.

• Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steamto clean the appliance.

• The appliance is to be connected to the water mainsusing the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets mustnot be reused.

• The ventilation openings in the base (if applicable)must not be obstructed by a carpet.

• Some dishwasher detergents are strongly alkaline.They can be extremely dangerous if swallowed. Avoidcontact with the skin and eyes and keep children awayfrom the dishwasher when the door is open.

• Check that the detergent receptacle is empty aftercompletion of the wash cycle.

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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS2.1 Installation

WARNING!Only a qualified person mustinstall this appliance.

• Remove all the packaging.• Do not install or use a damaged

appliance.• Follow the installation instructions

supplied with the appliance.• Always take care when moving the

appliance as it is heavy. Always usesafety gloves and enclosed footwear.

• Do not install or use the appliancewhere the temperature is less than 0°C.

• Install the appliance in a safe andsuitable place that meets installationrequirements.

2.2 Electrical connectionWARNING!Risk of fire and electricshock.

• The appliance must be earthed.• Make sure that the parameters on the

rating plate are compatible with theelectrical ratings of the mains powersupply.

• Always use a correctly installedshockproof socket.

• Do not use multi-plug adapters andextension cables.

• Make sure not to cause damage tothe mains plug and to the mainscable. Should the mains cable need tobe replaced, this must be carried outby our Authorised Service Centre.

• Connect the mains plug to the mainssocket only at the end of theinstallation. Make sure that there isaccess to the mains plug after theinstallation.

• Do not pull the mains cable todisconnect the appliance. Always pullthe mains plug.

2.3 Water connection• Do not cause damage to the water

hoses.

• Before connection to new pipes, pipesnot used for a long time, where repairwork has been carried out or newdevices fitted (water meters, etc.), letthe water flow until it is clean andclear.

• Ensure that there are no visible waterleaks during and after the first use ofthe appliance.

• The water inlet hose has a safetyvalve and a sheath with an innermains cable.

WARNING!Dangerous voltage.

• If the water inlet hose is damaged,immediately close the water tap anddisconnect the mains plug from themains socket. Contact the AuthorisedService Centre to replace the waterinlet hose.

2.4 Use• Do not put flammable products or

items that are wet with flammableproducts in, near or on the appliance.

• Dishwasher detergents aredangerous. Follow the safetyinstructions on the detergentpackaging.

• Do not drink and play with the water inthe appliance.

• Do not remove the dishes from theappliance until the programme iscomplete. Some detergent mayremain on the dishes.

• Do not sit or stand on the open doorof the appliance.

• The appliance can release hot steamif you open the door while aprogramme operates.

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2.5 Service• To repair the appliance contact the

Authorised Service Centre.• Use original spare parts only.

2.6 DisposalWARNING!Risk of injury or suffocation.

• Disconnect the appliance from themains supply.

• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.• Remove the door catch to prevent

children and pets to get closed in theappliance.

3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

5 49 8 6

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2 31

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1 Ceiling spray arm2 Upper spray arm3 Lower spray arm4 Filters5 Rating plate6 Air vent

7 Rinse aid dispenser8 Detergent dispenser9 Lower basket10 Upper basket11 Cutlery drawer

3.1 Beam-on-FloorThe Beam-on-Floor is a light that isdisplayed on the floor below theappliance door.• When the programme starts, a red

light comes on and stays on for theduration of the programme.

• When the programme is completed, agreen light comes on.

• When the appliance has amalfunction, the red light flashes.

The Beam-on-Floor is offwhen the appliance isdeactivated.

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When AirDry is activatedduring the drying phase, theprojection on the floor maynot be completely visible. Tosee if the cycle has ended,check the control panel.

4. CONTROL PANEL

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

1 On/off button2 Display3 Program touchpad4 Delay touchpad5 MyFavourite touchpad

6 TimeManager touchpad7 XtraDry touchpad8 Hygiene touchpad9 Indicators

4.1 Indicators

Indicator DescriptionRinse aid indicator. It is on when the rinse aid dispenser needs refill‐ing.

5. PROGRAMMESThe numbering of the programmes in thetable (P1, P2, etc.) reflects theirsequence on the control panel.

The order of the programmes in the tablemay not reflect their sequence on thecontrol panel.

Programme Degree of soilType of load

Programme phases Options

P1ECO1)

• Normal soil• Crockery and

cutlery

• Prewash• Wash 50 °C• Rinses• Dry

• Hygiene• TimeManager• XtraDry

P2AutoFlex2)

• All• Crockery, cut‐

lery, pots andpans

• Prewash• Wash from 45 °C to

70 °C• Rinses• Dry

• Hygiene• XtraDry

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Programme Degree of soilType of load

Programme phases Options

P3FlexiWash 3)

• Mixed soil• Crockery, cut‐

lery, pots andpans

• Prewash• Wash 50 °C and 65

°C• Rinses• Dry

• TimeManager• XtraDry

P4Intensive4)

• Heavy soil• Crockery, cut‐

lery, pots andpans

• Prewash• Wash 70 °C• Rinses• Dry

• Hygiene• TimeManager• XtraDry

P5Glass Care5)

• Normal or lightsoil

• Delicate crock‐ery and glass‐ware

• Wash 45 °C• Rinses• Dry

• XtraDry

P6Quick Plus6)

• Fresh soil• Crockery and

cutlery

• Wash 60 °C• Rinses

• Hygiene• XtraDry

P7Rinse &Hold7)

• All • Prewash

1) This programme offers the most efficient use of water and energy consumption for crock‐ery and cutlery with normal soil. This is the standard programme for test institutes.2) The appliance senses the degree of soil and the quantity of items in the baskets. It auto‐matically adjusts the temperature and quantity of water as well as the wash duration.3) This programme is suitable for washing a load with mixed soil. Place items with heavysoil in the lower basket and with normal soil in the upper basket. The pressure and tempera‐ture of the water in the lower basket are higher than in the upper basket.4) This programme is designed to wash heavily soiled items with high water pressure and ata high temperature.5) This programme controls the temperature of the water to provide special care for delicateitems, glassware in particular.6) This programme is suitable for washing a load or a half load with fresh or light soil in ashort time.7) With this programme, you can quickly rinse off food remains from the dishes and preventodours forming in the appliance. Do not use detergent with this programme.

5.1 Consumption values

Programme 1) Water(l)

Energy(kWh)

Duration(min)

P1ECO

13.4 0.81 143

P2AutoFlex

7.5 - 12.0 1.0 - 1.3 99 - 158

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Programme 1) Water(l)

Energy(kWh)

Duration(min)

P3FlexiWash

14 - 16 1.2 - 1.5 160 - 180

P4Intensive

12.5 - 14.5 1.4 - 1.7 170 - 190

P5Glass Care

12 - 14 0.7 - 0.9 82 - 92

P6Quick Plus

10.5 0.9 30

P7Rinse & Hold

4 0.01 14

1) The pressure and the temperature of the water, the variations of the mains supply, theoptions and the quantity of dishes can change the values.

5.2 Information for testinstitutesTo receive the necessary information forconducting performance tests (e.g.according to EN60436), send an emailto:[email protected]

In your request please include theproduct number code (PNC) found onthe rating plate.For any other questions regarding yourdishwasher please refer to the servicebook provided with your appliance.

6. SETTINGS6.1 Programme selection modeand user modeWhen the appliance is in programmeselection mode, it is possible to set aprogramme and to enter user mode.Settings available in user mode:• Activation or deactivation of the rinse

aid empty notification.• The level of rinse aid according to the

required dosage.• Activation or deactivation of the

acoustic signal for the end of aprogramme.

• Activation or deactivation of theAirDry.

As the appliance stores the savedsettings, there is no need to configureit before every cycle.

How to set the programmeselection modeThe appliance is in programme selectionmode when the display shows theprogramme number P1.After activation, the appliance is inprogramme selection mode by default. Ifnot, set the programme selection modethe following way:

Press and hold simultaneously and until the appliance is in programme

selection mode.

How to enter user modeMake sure the appliance is inprogramme selection mode.To enter user mode, press and holdsimultaneously and until the

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indicators , , and flash andthe display is blank.

6.2 The rinse aid emptynotificationThe rinse aid helps to dry the disheswithout streaks and stains.The rinse aid is automatically releasedduring the hot rinse phase.When rinse aid chamber is empty, therinse aid indicator is turned on notifyingto refill rinse aid. If the drying results aresatisfactory while using multi-tablets only,it is possible to deactivate the notificationfor refilling rinse aid. However, for bestdrying performance, always use rinseaid.If standard detergent or multi-tabletswithout rinse aid are used, activate thenotification to keep the rinse aid refillindicator active.

How to deactivate the rinse aidempty notificationMake sure the appliance is in user mode.

1. Press .• The indicators , and are

off.• The indicator still flashes.• The display shows the current

setting.– = the rinse aid empty

notification is deactivated.– = the rinse aid empty

notification is activated.2. Press to change the setting.3. Press the on/off button to confirm the

setting.

6.3 The rinse aid levelIt is possible to set the released quantityof rinse aid between level 1 (minimumquantity) and level 6 (maximum quantity).Level 0 deactivates the rinse aiddispenser and no rinse aid is released.Factory setting: level 4.

How to set the rinse aid levelMake sure the appliance is in user mode.



setting: e.g. = level 4.– The levels of rinse aid are

from 0A to 6Awhere level 0A means rinseaid is not used.

2. Press repeatedly to change thesetting.

3. Press the on/off button to confirm thesetting.

6.4 Acoustic signalsAcoustic signals sound when amalfunction of the appliance occurs. It isnot possible to deactivate these acousticsignals.There is also an acoustic signal thatsounds when the programme iscompleted. By default this acoustic signalis deactivated but it is possible toactivate it.

How to activate the acousticsignal for the end ofprogrammeMake sure the appliance is in user mode.



setting.– = the acoustic signal is

deactivated.– = the acoustic signal is

activated.2. Press to change the setting.3. Press the on/off button to confirm the

setting.

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6.5 AirDryAirDry improves the drying results withless energy consumption.

While the drying phaseoperates, a device opens theappliance door. The door isthen kept ajar.

CAUTION!Do not try to close theappliance door within 2minutes after automaticopen. This can causedamage to the appliance.

CAUTION!In case of presence ofchildren, the AirDry systemcan be deactivated if youwant to keep the door closedin the end of the cycle.

AirDry is automatically activated with allprogrammes excluding Rinse & HoldTo improve the drying performance referto the XtraDry option or activate AirDry.

How to deactivate AirDryMake sure the appliance is in user mode.



setting.– = AirDry is deactivated.– = AirDry is activated.

2. Press to change the setting.3. Press on/off to confirm the setting.

6.6 MyFavouriteThis option allows to set and save themost frequently used programme.It is possible to save only 1 programme.A new setting cancels the previous one.

How to save the MyFavouriteprogramme1. Set the chosen programme.It is also possible to set applicableoptions together with the programme.2. Press and hold until the related

indicator is on.

How to set the MyFavouriteprogrammePress .

• The MyFavourite indicator is on.• The display shows the number

and the duration of theprogramme.

• If options are saved together withthe programme, the indicatorsrelated to the options are on.

7. OPTIONSDesired options must beactivated every time beforeyou start a programme.It is not possible to activateor deactivate options while aprogramme is running.

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Not all options arecompatible with each other.If you select non compatibleoptions, the applianceautomatically deactivatesone or more of them. Onlythe indicators of the stillactive options are on.

If an option is not applicableto a programme, the relatedindicator is off or it flashesquickly for a few secondsand then goes out.

Activating options can affectthe water and energyconsumption as well as theprogramme duration.

7.1 XtraDryActivate this option to boost the dryingperformance.XtraDry is a permanent option for allprogrammes other than ECO. It isautomatically activated in next cycles.This configuration can be changed at anytime.

Every time ECO is activated,XtraDry is off and needs tobe chosen manually.

Activating XtraDry deactivatesTimeManager and vice versa.

How to activate XtraDryPress .

The related indicator is on.The display shows the updatedprogramme duration.

7.2 TimeManagerThe TimeManager allows to reduce theduration of a selected programme byapproximately 50%.The washing results are the same aswith the normal programme duration. Thedrying results can decrease.This option increases the pressure andthe temperature of the water. Thewashing and the drying phases areshorter.By default, TimeManager is off, but it ispossible to activate it manually. Thisoption cannot be combined with XtraDry.

How to activate TimeManagerPress . The related indicator is on.The display shows the updatedprogramme duration.

7.3 HygieneThis option provides better hygieneresults by keeping the temperature at 70°C for at least 10 minutes during the lastrinsing phase.

How to activate HygienePress .The related indicator is on.The display shows the updatedprogramme duration.

8. BEFORE FIRST USE1. Fill the rinse aid dispenser.2. Open the water tap.3. Start a program to remove any

processing residuals that can still beinside the appliance. Do not usedetergent and do not load thebaskets.


8.1 How to fill the rinse aiddispenser

A B

C

CAUTION!Only use rinse aid designedspecifically for dishwashers.

1. Open the lid (C).2. Fill the dispenser (B) until the rinse

aid reaches the marking ''MAX''.3. Remove the spilled rinse aid with an

absorbent cloth to prevent excessivefoam formation.

4. Close the lid. Make sure that the lidlocks into position.

Fill the rinse aid dispenserwhen the indicator (A) isclear.

9. DAILY USE1. Open the water tap.2. Press the on/off button to activate the

appliance.Make sure that the appliance is inprogramme selection mode.

• If the rinse aid indicator is on, fillthe rinse aid dispenser.

3. Load the baskets.4. Add the detergent.5. Set and start a programme suitable

for the type of load and the degree ofsoil.

9.1 Using the detergent

A B

C

CAUTION!Only use detergentspecifically designed fordishwashers.

1. Press the release button (A) to openthe lid (C).

2. Put the detergent, in powder ortablets, in the compartment (B).

3. If the programme has a prewashphase, put a small quantity ofdetergent on the inner part of theappliance door.

4. Close the lid. Make sure that the lidlocks into position.

9.2 Setting and starting aprogramme

Starting a programme1. Keep the appliance door ajar.2. Press the on/off button to activate the

appliance. Make sure that theappliance is in programme selectionmode.

3. Press repeatedly until the displayshows the number of the programmeyou want to start. The display willshow the programme number for

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approximately 3 seconds and thenshow the programme duration.• If you want to select the

MyFavourite programme, press.

• The indicators of the optionsrelated to the MyFavouriteprogramme come on.

4. Set the applicable options.5. Close the appliance door to start the

programme.

Starting a programme withdelay start1. Set a programme.2. Press again and again until the

display shows the delay time youwant to set (from 1 to 24 hours).

The delay indicator comes on.3. Close the appliance door to start the

countdown.While a countdown is running it ispossible to increase the delay time butnot to change the selection of theprogramme and options.When the countdown is completed, theprogramme starts.

Opening the door while theappliance operatesOpening the door while a programme isrunning stops the appliance. It may affectthe energy consumption and theprogramme duration. After closing thedoor, the appliance continues from thepoint of interruption.

If the door is opened formore than 30 secondsduring the drying phase, therunning programme ends. Itdoes not happen if the dooris opened by AirDry function.

Cancelling the delay start whilethe countdown operatesWhen you cancel the delay start youhave to set the programme and optionsagain.

Press and hold simultaneously and until the appliance is in programme

selection mode.

Cancelling the programmePress and hold simultaneously and

until the appliance is in programmeselection mode.Make sure that there is detergent in thedetergent dispenser before you start anew programme.

End of programmeWhen the programme is completed andyou open the door, the appliance isautomatically deactivated.Close the water tap.

The Auto Off functionThis function decreases energyconsumption by deactivatingautomatically the appliance when it is notoperating.The function comes into operation:• 5 minutes after the completion of the

programme.• After 5 minutes if the programme has

not started.

10. HINTS AND TIPS10.1 GeneralFollow the hints below to ensure optimalcleaning and drying results in daily useand to help you protect the environment.

• Remove larger residues of food fromthe dishes into the waste bin.

• Do not pre-rinse dishes by hand.When needed, select a programmewith a prewash phase.


• Always use the whole space of thebaskets.

• Make sure that items in the basketsdo not touch or cover each other.Only then can the water completelyreach and wash the dishes.

• You can use dishwasher detergentand rinse aid separately or you canuse the multi-tablets. Follow theinstructions on the packaging.

• Select a programme according to thetype of load and the degree of soil.ECO offers the most efficient use ofwater and energy consumption forcrockery and cutlery with normal soil.

10.2 Using rinse aid anddetergent• Only use rinse aid and detergent for

dishwasher. Other products cancause damage to the appliance.

• Detergent tablets do not fully dissolvewith short programs. To preventdetergent residues on the tableware,we recommend that you use thetablets with long programs.

• Do not use more than the correctquantity of detergent. Refer to theinstructions on the detergentpackaging.

10.3 Loading the baskets• Only use the appliance to wash items

that are dishwasher-safe.• Do not put in the appliance items

made of wood, horn, aluminium,pewter and copper.

• Do not put in the appliance items thatcan absorb water (sponges,household cloths).

• Remove remaining food from theitems.

• Make soft the remaining burned foodon the items.

• Put hollow items (cups, glasses andpans) with the opening down.

• Make sure that cutlery and dishes donot bond together. Mix spoons withother cutlery.

• Make sure that glasses do not touchother glasses.

• Put small items in the cutlery basket.• Put light items in the upper basket.

Make sure that the items do notmove.

• Make sure that the spray arm canmove freely before you start aprogramme.

10.4 Before starting aprogrammeMake sure that:• The filters are clean and correctly

installed.• The spray arms are not clogged.• There is dishwasher rinse aid (unless

you use multi- tablets).• The position of the items in the

baskets is correct.• The programme is applicable to the

type of load and for the degree of soil.• The correct quantity of detergent is

used.

10.5 Unloading the baskets1. For improved drying results with the

most efficient use of energy selectthe AirDry option, otherwise open thedoor by approximately 10cm at theend of the program.

2. Allow the tableware to cool for 30 -40 minutes.

3. Hot items can be easily damaged,allow them to cool down beforeremoving from appliance.

4. First remove items from the lowerbasket then the upper basket.

At the end of the programwater can still remain on thesides and on the door of theappliance.

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11. CARE AND CLEANINGWARNING!Before maintenance,deactivate the appliance anddisconnect the mains plugfrom the main socket.

Dirty filters and cloggedspray arms negatively affectthe washing results. Checkthese elements regularlyand, if necessary, cleanthem.

11.1 Cleaning the filtersThe filter system is made of 3 parts.

C

B

A

1. Turn the filter (B) counterclockwiseand remove it.

2. Remove the filter (C) out of filter (B). 3. Remove the flat filter (A).

4. Wash the filters.

5. Make sure that there are no residuesof food or soil in or around the edgeof the sump.

6. Put back in place the flat filter (A).Make sure that it is correctlypositioned under the 2 guides.

7. Reassemble the filters (B) and (C).8. Put back the filter (B) in the flat filter

(A). Turn it clockwise until it locks.


CAUTION!An incorrect position of thefilters can cause badwashing results and damageto the appliance.

11.2 Cleaning the upper sprayarmWe recommend to clean the upper sprayarm regularly to prevent soil fromclogging the holes.Clogged holes can cause unsatisfactorywashing results.1. Pull out the upper basket.2. To detach the spray arm from the

basket, press the spray arm upwardsand simultaneously turn it clockwise.

3. Wash the spray arm under runningwater. Use a thin pointed tool, e.g. atoothpick, to remove particles of soilfrom the holes.

4. To install the spray arm back, pressthe spray arm upwards andsimultaneously turn itcounterclockwise until it locks intoplace.

11.3 Internal cleaning• Carefully clean the appliance,

including the rubber gasket of thedoor, with a soft damp cloth.

• To maintain the performance of yourappliance, use a cleaning productdesigned specifically for dishwashersat least once a month. Carefully followthe instructions on the packaging ofthe product.

• Do not use abrasive products,abrasive cleaning pads, sharp tools,strong chemicals, scourer or solvents.

• Using short-duration programmesregularly can cause grease andlimescale buildup inside theappliance. Run long-durationprogrammes at least twice a month toprevent the buildup.

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11.4 External cleaning• Clean the appliance with a moist soft

cloth.

• Only use neutral detergents.• Do not use abrasive products,

abrasive cleaning pads or solvents.

12. TROUBLESHOOTINGIf the appliance does not start or it stopsduring operation. Before you contact anAuthorised Service Centre, check if youcan solve the problem by yourself withthe help of the information in the table.

WARNING!Repairs not properly donemay result in serious risk tothe safety of the user. Anyrepairs must be performedby qualified personnel.

With some problems, the displayshows an alarm code.The majority of problems that canoccur can be solved without the needto contact an Authorised ServiceCentre.

Problem and alarm code Possible solutionYou cannot activate theappliance.

• Make sure that the mains plug is connected to themains socket.

• Make sure that there is no damaged fuse in the fusebox.

The programme does notstart.

• Make sure that the appliance door is closed.• If the delay start is set, cancel the setting or wait for

the end of the countdown.

The appliance does not fillwith water.The display shows or

.

• Make sure that the water tap is open.• Make sure that the pressure of the water supply is

not too low. For this information, contact your localwater authority.

• Make sure that the water tap is not clogged.• Make sure that the filter in the inlet hose is not clog‐

ged.• Make sure that the inlet hose has no kinks or bends.

The appliance does notdrain the water.The display shows .

• Make sure that the sink spigot is not clogged.• Make sure that the drain hose has no kinks or bends.

The anti-flood device is on.The display shows .

• Close the water tap and contact an Authorised Serv‐ice Centre.

The appliance stops andstarts more times duringoperation.

• It is normal. It provides optimal cleaning results andenergy savings.

The program lasts toolong.

• Select the TimeManager option to shorten the pro‐gram time (if applicable).

• If the delayed start option is set, cancel the delay set‐ting or wait for the end of the countdown.


Problem and alarm code Possible solutionThe remaining time in thedisplay increases andskips nearly to the end ofprogram time.

• This is not a defect. The appliance is working cor‐rectly.

The options of the programhave to be set again everytime.

• To save your favourite configuration use option My‐Favourite.

Small leak from the appli‐ance door.

• The appliance is not levelled. Loosen or tighten theadjustable feet (if applicable).

• The appliance door is not centred on the tub. Adjustthe rear foot (if applicable).

The appliance door is diffi‐cult to close.

• The appliance is not levelled. Loosen or tighten theadjustable feet (if applicable).

• Parts of the tableware are protruding from the bas‐kets.

Rattling/knocking soundsfrom inside the appliance.

• The tableware is not properly arranged in the bas‐kets. Refer to basket loading leaflet.

• Make sure that the spray arms can rotate freely.

The appliance trips the cir‐cuit-beaker.

• The amperage is insufficient to supply simultaneous‐ly all the appliances in use. Check the socket amper‐age and the capacity of the meter or turn off one ofthe appliances in use.

• Internal electrical fault of the appliance. Contact anAuthorised Service Centre.

Refer to "Before first use", "Daily use", or "Hints andtips" for other possiblecauses.

Once you have checked the appliance,deactivate and activate the appliance. If

the problem occurs again, contact anAuthorised Service Centre.For alarm codes not described in thetable, contact an Authorised ServiceCentre.

12.1 The washing and drying results are not satisfactory

Problem Possible cause and solutionPoor washing results. • Refer to "Daily use", "Hints and tips" and basket

loading leaflet.• Use more intensive washing programmes.• Clean spray arm jets and filter. Refer to "Care and

Cleaning".• Make sure the spray arms are in correct positions.

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Problem Possible cause and solutionPoor drying results. • Tableware has been left for too long inside a

closed appliance.• There is no rinse aid or the dosage of rinse aid is

not enough. Set the rinse aid dispenser to a higherlevel.

• Plastic items may need to be towel dried.• For the best drying performance activate the option

XtraDry and set AirDry.• We recommend to always use rinse aid, even in

combination with multi-tablets.

There are whitish streaks orbluish layers on glasses anddishes.

• The release quantity of rinse aid is too much. Ad‐just the rinse aid level to a lower level.

• The quantity of detergent is too much.

There are stains and dry wa‐ter drops on glasses anddishes.

• The released quantity of rinse aid is not sufficient.Adjust the rinse aid level to a higher level.

• The quality of the rinse aid can be the cause.

The dishes are wet. • For the best drying performance activate the optionXtraDry and set AirDry .

• The programme does not have a drying phase orhas a drying phase with low temperature.

• The rinse aid dispenser is empty.• The quality of the rinse aid can be the cause.• The quality of the multi-tablets can be the cause.

Try a different brand or activate the rinse aid dis‐penser and use rinse aid and multi-tablets together.

The interior of the applianceis wet.

• This is not a defect of the appliance. it is caused bythe humidity in the air that condenses on the walls.

Unusual foam during wash‐ing.

• Use the detergent for dishwashers only.• There is a leak in the rinse aid dispenser. Contact

an Authorised Service Centre.

Traces of rust on cutlery. • Silver and stainless steel cutlery were placed to‐gether. Avoid to put silver and stainless steel itemsclose together.

There are residues of deter‐gent in the dispenser at theend of the programme.

• The detergent tablet got stuck in the dispenser andtherefore was not completely washed away by wa‐ter.

• Water cannot wash away the detergent from thedispenser. Make sure that the spray arm is notblocked or clogged.

• Make sure that items in the baskets do not impedethe lid of the detergent dispenser from opening.

Odours inside the appliance. • Refer to "Internal cleaning".


Problem Possible cause and solutionLimescale deposits on thetub and on the inside of thedoor.

• Clean the appliance with appliance cleaners whichare particularly suitable for this purpose.

• Try different detergent.• Contact the detergent manufacturer.

Dull, discoloured or chippedtableware.

• Make sure that only dishwasher-safe items arewashed in the appliance.

• Load and unload the basket carefully. Refer to bas‐ket loading leaflet.

• Place delicate items in the upper basket.

Refer to "Before first use", "Daily use" or "Hints andtips" for other possiblecauses.

13. TECHNICAL INFORMATIONDimensions Width / height / depth (mm) 596 / 818 - 878 / 570

Electrical connection 1) Voltage (V) 200 - 240

Frequency (Hz) 50 - 60

Wattage (W) 1550-2200

Water supply pressure bar (minimum and maximum) 0.5 - 8

kPa (minimum and maximum) 50 - 800

Water supply Cold water or hot water 2) max 60 °C

Capacity Place settings 151) Refer to the rating plate for other values.2) If the hot water comes from alternative source of energy (e.g. solar panels), use the hotwater supply to decrease energy consumption.

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14. INSTALLATION

If floor is not level, adjust

levelling legs to suit

The hose should not beextended by more than2 metres or water pump-out problems may occur

Removeentire plasticmembrane from sink trapspigot & fit drain hose to spigotwith clamp

Thereshould be a minimum2mm gap between the top ofthe dishwasher andundersideof bench top

Gap on both sides should be

equal, & no greater than

5 mm per side.

Secure dishwasher withbrackets or screws provided

Min. 400 mm straight

section

600mm max 300mm min

400mm minDISHWASHER

SINK

POWER OUTLET

Install the appliance under a kitchencounter.Put the appliance adjacent to a water tapand a water drain.For the venting of the appliance onlywater hoses and mains cable openingsare necessary.

14.1 Adjusting the height of theappliance1. Remove the adjustable plinth.

2. To adjust the front height of theappliance, turn the 2 front feetcounterclockwise.

3. To adjust the rear height of theappliance, turn the middle screwcounterclockwise.

14.2 Adjusting the level of theapplianceA correct adjustment of the level of theappliance allows the door to close andseal correctly.If the door does not close correctly,loosen or tighten the adjustable feet tolevel the appliance.After adjusting the level of the appliance,assemble the adjustable plinth on theappliance.


Once the installation is completed, makesure that the bottom of the adjustableplinth is aligned with the floor.

14.3 Water inlet hoseConnect the inlet hose to a water tapwith an external BSP thread spout of3/4''.For best washing performance it isrecommended to connect the applianceto a cold water supply.Energy savings can be made byconnecting the appliance to a Solarwater system and using economyoptions, however the water temperaturemust not exceed 60° C.Inlet water supply• Water pressure: 800 kPa max - 50

kPa min.• Water flow rate 10 L / minute min.• If water pressure is in excess of 800

kPa, a pressure reducing valve shouldbe used. Check for leaks.

• If water temperature is in excess of60° C, a tempering valve should beused. Check for leaks.

CAUTION!Always use new hoses whenyou connect the appliance tothe water mains. Old hosesmust not be used. The waterinlet hose must be examinedat an interval of twelvemonths for deterioration andreplaced if necessary.

The water pressure must be in the limitsindicated in the chapter ''TECHNICALINFORMATION''. Make sure that thelocal water authority gives you theaverage mains pressure in your area.In order to pass the safety valve throughthe kitchen cabinets, an opening of atleast 45 mm x 90 mm is needed.

14.4 Water drain hoseThe highest point of the drain hose mustbe no more than 600 mm from the floorand must have a continuous fall to theplumbing connection.The drain hose can be lengthened usingadditional lengths and connectors. Thesemust be purchased from ElectroluxSpare Parts. The extension length mustnot exceed 2 metres.The drain hose must be free ofobstructions.Remove the sink plug when theappliance drains the water to preventthat the water goes back into theappliance.The appliance has a security feature toprevent dirty water going back into theappliance. If the spigot of the sink has anon-return valve, this valve can causethe appliance to drain incorrectly. removethe non-return valve.If you connect the water drain hose to atrap spigot under the sink, remove theplastic membrane. If you do not removethe membrane, remaining food cancause a blockage in the drain hosespigot.

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Remove

entire

internal

membrane

15. WARRANTYFOR SALES IN AUSTRALIA AND NEWZEALANDAPPLIANCE: DISHWASHERThis document sets out the terms andconditions of the product warrantiesfor Electrolux Appliances. It is animportant document. Please keep itwith your proof of purchasedocuments in a safe place for futurereference should you require servicefor your Appliance.1. In this warranty:

a) ‘acceptable quality’ as referred toin clause 10 of this warranty hasthe same meaning referred to inthe ACL;

b) ‘ACL’ means Schedule 2 of theCompetition and Consumer Act2010;

c) ‘Appliance’ means any Electroluxproduct purchased by you andaccompanied by this document;

d) ‘ASC’ means Electroluxauthorised service centres;

e) ‘Electrolux’ means ElectroluxHome Products Pty Ltd of 163O’Riordan Street, Mascot NSW2020, ABN 51 004 762 341 inrespect of Appliances purchasedin Australia and Electrolux (NZ)Limited (collectively ‘Electrolux’)of 3-5 Niall Burgess Road, MountWellington, in respect ofAppliances purchased in NewZealand;

f) ‘major failure’ as referred to inclause 10 of this warranty hasthe same meaning referred to inthe ACL and includes a situationwhen an Appliance cannot be

repaired or it is uneconomic forElectrolux, at its discretion, torepair an Appliance during theWarranty Period;

g) ‘Warranty Period’ means theAppliance is warranted againstmanufacturing defects inAustralia for 24 months and inNew Zealand for 24 months,following the date of originalpurchase of the Appliance;

h) ‘you’ means the purchaser of theAppliance not having purchasedthe Appliance for re-sale, and‘your’ has a correspondingmeaning.

2. This warranty only applies toAppliances purchased and used inAustralia or New Zealand and usedin normal domestic applications andis in addition to (and does notexclude, restrict, or modify in anyway) any non-excludable statutorywarranties in Australia or NewZealand.

3. During the Warranty PeriodElectrolux or its ASC will, at no extracharge if your Appliance is readilyaccessible for service, withoutspecial equipment and subject tothese terms and conditions, repair orreplace any parts which it considersto be defective. Electrolux or its ASCmay use remanufactured parts torepair your Appliance. You agree thatany replaced Appliances or partsbecome the property of Electrolux.This warranty does not apply to lightglobes, batteries, filters or similarperishable parts.


4. Parts and Appliances not supplied byElectrolux are not covered by thiswarranty.

5. To the extent permitted by law, youwill bear the cost of transportation,travel and delivery of the Applianceto and from Electrolux or its ASC. Ifyou reside outside of the servicearea, you will bear the cost of:a) travel of an authorised

representative;b) transportation and delivery of the

Appliance to and from Electroluxor its ASC.

In all instances, unless the Applianceis transported by Electrolux or anElectrolux authorised representative,the Appliance is transported at theowner’s cost and risk while in transitto and from Electrolux or its ASC.

6. Proof of purchase is required beforeyou can make a claim under thiswarranty.

7. You may not make a claim under thiswarranty unless the defect claimed isdue to faulty or defective parts orworkmanship. Electrolux is not liablein the following situations (which arenot exhaustive):a) the Appliance is damaged by:

– accident– misuse or abuse, including

failure to properly maintain orservice

– normal wear and tear– power surges, electrical storm

damage or incorrect powersupply

– incomplete or improperinstallation

– incorrect, improper orinappropriate operation

– insect or vermin infestation– failure to comply with any

additional instructionssupplied with the Appliance;

b) the Appliance is modified withoutauthority from Electrolux inwriting;

c) the Appliance’s serial number orwarranty seal has been removedor defaced;

d) the Appliance was serviced orrepaired by anyone other than

Electrolux, an authorised repaireror ASC.

8. This warranty, the contract to which itrelates and the relationship betweenyou and Electrolux are governed bythe law applicable where theAppliance was purchased. Where theAppliance was purchased in NewZealand for commercial purposes theConsumer Guarantee Act does notapply.

9. To the extent permitted by law andsubject to your non-excludablestatutory rights and warranties,Electrolux excludes all warrantiesand liabilities (other than ascontained in this document) includingliability for any loss or damagewhether direct or indirect arising fromyour purchase, use or non use of theAppliance.

10. For Appliances and servicesprovided by Electrolux in Australia,the Appliances come with aguarantee by Electrolux that cannotbe excluded under the ACL. You areentitled to a replacement or refundfor a major failure and forcompensation for any otherreasonably foreseeable loss ordamage. You are also entitled tohave the Appliance repaired orreplaced if the Appliance fails to be ofacceptable quality and the failuredoes not amount to a major failure.The benefits to you given by thiswarranty are in addition to your otherrights and remedies under a law inrelation to the Appliances or servicesto which the warranty relates.

11. At all times during the WarrantyPeriod, Electrolux shall, at itsdiscretion, determine whether repair,replacement or refund will apply if anAppliance has a valid warranty claimapplicable to it.

12. For Appliances and servicesprovided by Electrolux in NewZealand, the Appliances come with aguarantee by Electrolux pursuant tothe provisions of the ConsumerGuarantees Act, the Sale of GoodsAct and the Fair Trading Act.

13. To enquire about claiming under thiswarranty, please follow these steps:

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a) carefully check the operatinginstructions, user manual and theterms of this warranty;

b) have the model and serialnumber of the Applianceavailable;

c) have the proof of purchase (e.g.an invoice) available;

d) telephone the numbers shownbelow.

14. You accept that if you make awarranty claim, Electrolux and itsASC may exchange information inrelation to you to enable Electrolux tomeet its obligations under thiswarranty.

Important NoticeBefore calling for service, please ensure that the steps listed in clause 13 abovehave been followed.

FOR SERVICEor to find the address ofyour nearest state servicecentre in AustraliaPlease call 13 13 4 9For the cost of a local call (Australiaonly)

SERVICE AUSTRALIA

ELECTROLUX HOMEPRODUCTSwww.electrolux.com.au

FOR SPARE PARTSor to find the address ofyour nearest state spareparts centre in AustraliaPlease call 13 13 50For the cost of a local call (Australiaonly)

FOR SERVICEor to find the address ofyour nearest authorisedservice centre in New Zea‐landFree call 0800 10 66 10(New Zealand only)

SERVICE NEW ZEALAND

ELECTROLUX (NZ) Limi‐tedwww.electrolux.co.nz

FOR SPARE PARTSor to find the address ofyour nearest state spareparts centre in New Zea‐landFree call 0800 10 66 20(New Zealand only)

16. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNSRecycle materials with the symbol .Put the packaging in relevant containersto recycle it. Help protect theenvironment and human health byrecycling waste of electrical andelectronic appliances. Do not dispose of

appliances marked with the symbol with the household waste. Return theproduct to your local recycling facility orcontact your municipal office.

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