52959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 1 FAVORIT OPTIMA AA Dishwasher Instruction book PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION
152959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 2 Dear customer, Please read this User Information carefully and keep it to refer to at a later date. Pass it on to any subsequent owner of the appliance. The following symbols are used in the text: Safety instructions Warning! Notes that concern your personal safety. Attention! Notes that show how to avoid damage to the appliance. Useful tips and hints Environmental information Your dishwasher has the new washing system ”IMPULSE WASHING”.
152959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 3 Contents CONTENTS Operating instructions Safety instructions Disposal Economical and ecological dishwashing Description of the appliance The control panel Prior to using for the first time The water softener Filling with dishwasher salt Rinse aid In daily use Loading cutlery and dishes The lower basket The cutlery basket The upper basket Adjusting the height of the upper basket Use of detergent Different kinds of detergent Washing programmes Starting a washing pr
152959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 4 Operating instructions OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Safety instructions The safety of AEG electrical appliances conforms to accepted rules of technology and the Appliance Safety Act. We as manufacturers, however, see ourselves as being obliged to familiarise you with the following safety instructions. It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference.
152959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 5 Operating instructions ● ● The water in your dishwasher is not for drinking. Detergent residues may still be present in your machine. Keep children well away from your dishwasher when the door is open. Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach.
152959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 6 Operating instructions Disposal Dispose of the dishwasher packaging material correctly. All packaging materials can be recycled. Plastic parts are marked with standard international abbreviations: >PE< for polyethylene, e.g. sheet wrapping material. >PS< for polystyrene, e.g. padding material (always CFC-free). >POM< for polyoxymethylene, e.g. plastic clips.
152959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 7 Operating instructions Description of the appliance IN144 1. Upper basket stop 7. Rinse aid dispenser 2. Water hardness switch 8. Filters 3. Salt container 9. Lower spray arm 4. Detergent dispenser 10. Upper spray arm 5. Control panel 11. Upper basket 6. Rating plate 12.
152959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 8 Operating instructions The control panel “Delay start” button Function buttons Indicator lights 1 2 3 Programme selection buttons Door handle On/Off button “3 in 1” button Function buttons: in addition to the dishwashing programme selected, the following functions can also be set with the help of these buttons: - the setting of the water softener, - activation/deactivation of the rinse aid dispenser, - the cancelling of a programme in progress.
152959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 9 Operating instructions Phase indicator lights: have the following meanings: Wash: illuminates when the washing and rinsing phases are running Drying: illuminates when the drying phase is running End of programme: illuminates when the washing programme has ended.
152959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 10 Operating instructions Prior to using for the first time Before using your dishwasher for the first time: 1. Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions 2. Remove all packaging from inside the appliance 3. Set the water softener 4. Pour 1 litre of water inside the salt container and then fill with dishwasher salt 5. Fill the rinse aid dispenser.
152959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 11 Operating instructions a) Setting manually 1. Open the dishwasher door. 2. Remove the lower basket from the dishwasher. 3. Turn the water hardness dial to position 1 or 2 (see table). 4. Replace the lower basket. The dishwasher is factory set at position 2. AA07 b) Setting electronically (The dishwasher must be switched off) NOTE: the electronic setting of the water softener is possible ONLY with the 3 in 1 function deactivated.
152959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 12 Operating instructions 3. Press the function button 1, the indicator lights of function buttons 2 and 3 turn off while the indicator light of the button 1 goes on flashing, at the same time the indicator light End of programme starts to flash. The current level is indicated by the number of flashes of the indicator light End of programme (see chart). Example: 5 flashes = level 5. 4. To change the level, press button 1.
152959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 13 Operating instructions 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.
152959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 14 Operating instructions Rinse aid Rinse aid is automatically added during the last rinse, ensuring thorough rinsing, and spot and streak free drying. The dispenser, which is positioned inside the door, holds about 110 ml of rinse aid, which is sufficient for 16 - 40 dishwashing programmes, depending upon the dosage setting. Filling with rinse aid 1. Open the container by pressing the release button (A). 2.
2959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 15 Operating instructions Adjusting the dose According to the finish and drying results obtained, adjust the dose of rinse aid by means of the 6 position selector (position 1 minimum dosage, position 6 maximum dosage). The dose is factory set in position 4. Increase the dose if there are drops of water or lime spots on the dishes after washing. Reduce it if there are sticky whitish streaks on the dishes or a bluish film on glassware or knife blades.
152959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 16 Operating instructions In daily use • 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 that can absorb water may not be washed in the dishwasher.
152959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 17 Operating instructions For washing in the dishwasher the following cutlery/dishes are not suitable: •Cutlery with wooden, horn, china or mother-of-pearl handles •Plastic items that are not heat resistant are of limited suitability: •Only wash stoneware in the dishwasher if it is specifically marked as being dishwashersafe by the manufacturer. •Glazed patterns may fade if machine •Older cutlery with glued parts that is washed frequently.
152959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 18 Operating instructions The cutlery basket Long bladed knives stored in an upright position are a potential hazard. Long and/or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives must be positioned horizontally in the upper basket. Take care when loading or unloading sharp items such as knives.
152959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 19 Operating instructions To make the removal of cutlery easier it is possible to open the cutlery basket. To ensure that the cutlery basket cannot open when removed from the appliance always hold both parts of the two part handle. 1. Place the cutlery basket on a table or work surface. 2. Open the two part handle. 3. Remove the cutlery. 4. Close the two part handle.
152959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 20 Operating instructions The upper basket The upper basket is designed for plates (dessert plates, saucers, dinner plates of up to 24 cm in diameter), salad bowls, cups and glasses. 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 cup racks. For taller items, the cup racks can be folded upwards. Light items (plastic bowls etc.
152959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 21 Operating instructions 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. Maximum height of the dishes in: upper basket lower basket With upper basket raised 20 cm 31 cm With upper basket lowered 24 cm 27 cm To move to the higher position proceed as follows: 1. Move the front runner stops (A) of the upper basket outwards and slide the basket out.
152959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 22 Operating instructions Use of detergent Only use detergents specifically designed for use in dishwashers. Using no more then the correct amount of detergent contributes to reducing pollution. Please observe the manufacturer’s dosing and storage recommendations as stated on the detergent packaging. Fill with detergent 1. If the lid is closed: press release button (1). The lid springs open. 2. Fill the detergent dispenser (2) with detergent.
152959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 23 Operating instructions Different kinds of detergent Detergent tablets Detergent tablets of different brands dissolve at different speeds. For this reason some detergent tablets cannot dissolve and develop their full cleaning power during short programmes. Therefore please use long programmes when using detergent tablets, to ensure the complete removal of detergent residuals.
152959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 24 Operating instructions Use of "3 in 1" combi detergents General advice These products are detergents with integrated and combined detergent/rinse-aid and salt functions. 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 (on the product packaging). 2.
152959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 25 Operating instructions Washing programmes Water (litres) Energy (kWh) Drying Final rinse Intermediate Degree of soil Main wash Type of load Pre-rinse Programme Duration (minutes) Consumption values3 Cycle description INTENSIV 70° Crockery, cutlery, pots and pans Heavy soil • • • • • 2x 110 1,70 23 bis bis bis 120 1,90 25 NORMAL 65° Crockery and cutlery Normal soil • • • • • 95 1,30 19 bis bis bis 105 1,50 21 30 MIN 1 Crockery and cutlery
152959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 26 Operating instructions Starting a washing programme 1. Check that the baskets have been loaded correctly and that the spray arms can rotate freely 2. Turn on the water tap 3. Close the dishwasher door 4. Press the On/Off button All the indicator lights of the programme selection buttons illuminate (setting mode). 5.
152959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 27 Operating instructions Note: it is possible to select a washing programme and the "delay start" also with the door slightly opened. In this case the start of the programme or of the countdown will occur after the closure of the door. a) Press On/Off button. b) Select a washing programme and if required the "delay start". c) Close the door. The programme or the countdown will start automatically after about 3 seconds from the closure of the door. 6.
152959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 28 Operating instructions 7. Cancelling the “delay start” in progress It is possible to cancel a coutdown in progress or before it starts, simply pressing the delay start button until the indicator lights corresponding to the delay start hours (3H, 6H or 9H) turn off. In this case the selected washing programme will start automatically after a 3 seconds. 8.
152959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 29 Operating instructions "3 in 1" function This function can be selected together with all programmes. Place the "3 in 1" combi detergent tablet in the detergent dispenser. Close the door and press the "On/Off" button. Press the "3 in 1" function button: the correspondent indicator light illuminates.
152959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 30 Operating instructions 3. Press the function button 2, the indicator lights of function buttons 1 and 3 turn off while the indicator light of the function button 2 goes on flashing. 4. To activate the rinse aid dispenser, press the function button 2 again, the indicator light End of programme illuminates, indicating that the rinse aid dispenser has been activated. 5.
152959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 31 Operating instructions Maintenance and cleaning Clean the external surfaces of the machine and control panel with a damp soft cloth. If necessary use only neutral detergents. Never use abrasive products, scouring pads or solvent (acetone, trichloroethylene etc....). Ensure that the seals around the door, the detergent and rinse aid dispensers are cleaned regularly with a damp cloth.
152959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 32 Operating instructions 4. Take hold of the coarse filter (A) by the handle with the hole and remove from the microfilter (B). 5. Clean all filters thoroughly under running water. 6. Remove the flat filter (C) from the base of the washing compartment and clean both faces thoroughly. 7. Put the flat filter (C) back in the base of the washing compartment. 8. Place the coarse filter (A) in the microfilter (B) and press together. 9.
152959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 33 Operating instructions Prolonged periods of non-operation If you are not using the machine for any period of time you are advised to: 1. Unplug the appliance and then turn off the water. 2. Leave the door ajar to prevent the formation of any unpleasant smells. 3. Leave the inside of the machine clean. Frost precautions Avoid placing the machine in a location where the temperature is below 0°C.
152959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 34 Operating instructions What to do, when... Certain problems are due to the lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved with the help of the instructions given here, without calling out an engineer. ...a flashing fault code appears The dishwasher will not start or stops during operation. All buttons are inoperative except for the On/Off button and a combination of indicator lights, as indicated in the following chart, are flashing.
152959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 35 Operating instructions Once the checks have been carried out, close the door and press the button of the programme that was running before the intervention of the alarm, the programme will continue from the point at which it was interrupted. If the fault code reappears contact the Service Force Centre. For other combinations of fault codes not described in the above chart will appear, please contact your Service Force Centre. ...
152959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 36 Operating instructions ...the wash results are not satisfactory The dishes are not clean ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● The wrong washing programme has been selected. The dishes were arranged in such a way as to stop water reaching all parts of the surface. The baskets must not be overloaded. The spray arms do not rotate freely due to wrong arrangement of the load. The filters in the base of the washing compartment are dirty or incorrectly positioned.
152959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 37 Service Service If after all these checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Force Centre, quoting the model (Mod.), product number (PNC) and serial number (S.N.). This information can be found on the rating plate located on the side of the dishwasher door (see picture). RA07 Mod. . Prod.N ....... o. ....... . Ser. No. ....... .. So that you always have these numbers at hand, we recommend you to make a note of them here: Mod. : . . . . . . .
152959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 38 Operating instructions Technical specifications Dimensions: Width Height with worktop Height without worktop Max depth Max depth with open door Electrical connection: Voltage Overall power Fuse Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the dishwasher’s door. Water supply pressure: Minimum Maximum Capacity: 60 cm 85 cm 82 cm 61 cm 118.5 cm 50 kPa (0.
152959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 39 Installation instructions Installation instructions 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.
152959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 40 Installation instructions Water supply connections This dishwasher may be fed with either hot (max. 60°) or cold water. Nevertheless we advise you a cold water supply. A hot water supply is not always efficient with very soiled crockery as it shortens the washing programmes a lot.
152959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 41 Installation instructions 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.
152959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 42 Installation instructions Water outlet hose connection The end of the drain hose can be connected in the following ways: 1. To 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. Hooked over the edge of the sink using the special curved plastic guide (if provided with the machine). 3. To a stand pipe provided with vent-hole, minimum internal diameter 4 cm.
152959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 43 Installation instructions Electrical connection Information concerning the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the edge of the dishwasher’s door. Before plugging the appliance into the wall socket, make sure that: 1. The mains voltage and current rating at the site of installation match the nominal voltage and current rating given on the rating plate. 2.
152959 91/0en 12-01-2005 12:35 Pagina 44 Hints for test centres Hints for test centres Testing in accordance with EN 60704 must be carried out with appliance fully loaded and using the test programme (see "Washing programmes" chart). Test 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 "Washing programmes" chart).
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