user manual Dishwasher ESF 68040
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electrolux 3 • Keep all detergents in a safe area. Do not let children touch the detergents. • Keep children and pets away from the appliance when the door is open. Installation • Make sure that the appliance is not damaged because of transport. Do not connect a damaged appliance. If necessary, contact the supplier. • Remove all packaging before first use. • A qualified and competent person must do the electrical installation. • A qualified and competent person must do the plumbing installation.
electrolux PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 10 7 1 Ceiling spray arm 2 Upper basket 3 Air vent and water hardness dial (the dial is only functional for dishwashers with a water softener) 4 Detergent dispenser 5 Rinse aid dispenser 6 Rating plate 7 Filters 8 Lower spray arm 9 Upper spray arm 10 Worktop Internal light This appliance has an internal light that comes on when you open the door and goes off when the door is closed. Warning! Visible led radiation, do not stare into the beam.
electrolux 5 CONTROL PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 On/off button Scroll buttons Option button Cancel button OK//Start button Display To help you operate with the appliance, the display shows messages and you can hear audible signals. Scroll buttons These buttons have two functions: • select in the program menu, • select in the option menu and option submenu. OK/Start button Use this button to: • confirm or memorise a program setting, • start a washing program.
electrolux Menu Submenu MULTITAB The multitab function is for combi detergent tablets. Refer to 'Multitab function'. – ON the multitab symbol shows in the display. – OFF SETTINGS LANGUAGE You can set a different language for the messages that show in the display. RINSE AID You can activate or deactivate the rinse aid dispenser. ON OFF SOUND VOLUME You can adjust the volume of the audible signal from level 0 to level 5. Level 0 turns off the audible signal.
electrolux 7 USE OF THE APPLIANCE Switch on for the first time - set the display language 1. Switch on the appliance. 2. When the display shows LANGUAGE ENGLISH and the word ENGLISH flashes, you can confirm or change the language. 3. Press the OK/Start button to confirm english or follow these steps to change the language: – press the up-and-down scrolling buttons until the display shows the required language. – Press the OK/Start button to confirm.
electrolux Turn the rinse aid dial to increase or decrease the dosage. – Increase the dosage if there are water droplets or limescale on the dishes. – Decrease the dosage if there are streaks, whitish stains or bluish layers on the dishes. Wash hands to remove any residue of rinse aid from skin. When the rinse aid container is empty, the display shows a message. This message does not show in the display while a washing program operates.
electrolux 9 Do these steps to remove the beer glass holders: 1. Pull up the hooks and push them lightly from below. Beer glass holders The beer glass holders on the left side in the lower basket can hold a maximum of four beer glasses. 2. Use the hooks to put the cup racks on the horizontal bar. Push the support to the rear to remove the support of the beer glass holders. If you do not use the beer glass holders, fold them up. You can replace the beer glass holders with the two cup racks.
electrolux Cutlery basket 2. Open the handle. Warning! Do not put long-bladed knives in a vertical position. Arrange long and sharp cutlery horizontally in the upper basket. Be careful with sharp items. Use the cutlery grids for best washing results. 3. Remove the cutlery. Hold the two parts of the handle tightly when you move the cutlery basket. The upper basket The upper basket is for saucers, salad bowls, cups, glasses and lids. Arrange the items to let water touch all surfaces.
electrolux 11 Adjustment of the height of the upper basket You can put the upper basket in two positions to increase load flexibility. Maximum height of the dishes in: • Put glasses with long stems in the cup racks with the stems up. • For glasses with long stems, turn the glass holder to the left or to the right. • You can fold up or down the row of prongs on the left side of the upper basket to increase load flexibility.
electrolux 3. If you use a washing program with prewash, put more detergent in the prewash detergent compartment (B). 4. If you use detergent tablets, put the detergent tablet in the detergent dispenser (A) . 2. Fill the detergent dispenser (A) with detergent. The marking shows the dosage: 20 = approximately 20 g of detergent 30 = approximately 30 g of detergent. A 5. Close the lid of the detergent dispenser. Press the lid until it locks into position.
electrolux 13 To use normal detergent again: 1. Deactivate the multitab function. 2. Fill the rinse aid dispenser. 3. Adjust the rinse aid dosage. SELECT AND START A WASHING PROGRAM Follow these steps to set and start a washing program: 1. Switch on the appliance. 2. Set options (if required). Refer to 'Option menu'. 3. Select the washing program by pressing the scroll buttons until the desired program is shown, then press OK/Start. Refer to the 'Washing programs' chart for program details. 4.
electrolux WASHING PROGRAMS Washing programs Program 1) Degree of soil Type of load Program description Any Crockery, cutlery, pots and pans Prewash Main wash up to 50°C or 65°C 1 or 2 intermediate rinses Final rinse Drying 30 MINUTES 2) Normal or light soil Crockery and cutlery (Partial load) Main wash up to 60°C Final rinse 70° INTENSIVE Heavy soil Crockery, cutlery, pots and pans Prewash Main wash up to 70°C 2 intermediate rinses Final rinse Drying 50° ECO 3) Normal soil Crockery and
electrolux 15 Program 1) PREWASH Energy (in kWh) 0,1 Water (in litres) 4 1) The display shows the program duration. The pressure and temperature of the water, the variations of power supply and the quantity of dishes can change these values. CARE AND CLEANING Warning! Switch the appliance off before you clean it. Cleaning the filters 3. To unlock the filter system, turn the handle on the microfilter (B) approximately 1/4 anticlockwise. Caution! Do not use the appliance without the filters.
electrolux 12. To lock the filter system, turn the handle on the microfilter (B) clockwise until it locks in position. 13. Install the lower basket. 14. Close the door. Do not remove the spray arms. If the holes in the spray arms become clogged, remove remaining parts of soil with a cocktail stick. External cleaning Clean the external surfaces of the appliance and control panel with a damp soft cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, scouring pads or solvents (acetone etc.).
electrolux 17 Fault code and malfunction The program does not start Possible cause and solution • The appliance door is not closed. The display shows the message PLEASE CLOSE DOOR . Close the door. • Mains plug is not connected. Plug-in appliance to the mains. • The fuse has blown out in the household fuse box. Replace the fuse. • Delay start is set. Cancel the delay start to start the program immediately. After the check, switch on the appliance. The program continues from the point of interruption.
electrolux INSTALLATION Fitting under a counter Warning! Make sure that mains plug is disconnected from the mains socket during installation. Put the appliance adjacent to a water tap and a water drain. The plinth of a freestanding appliance is not adjustable. Do not remove the appliance's worktop if you want to use it as a freestanding unit. It is not necessary to remove the worktop when installing under a standard kitchen bench top.
electrolux 19 • If cold water pressure is in excess of 800 kPa, a pressure reducing valve should be used. Check for leaks. Warning! Caution! Always use new hoses when you connect the appliance to the water mains. Old hoses must not be used. The water inlet hose must be examined at an interval of twelve months for deterioration and replaced if necessary. The water pressure must be in the limits (refer to 'Technical data').
electrolux The appliance has a security feature to prevent dirty water going back into the appliance. If, the spigot of the sink has a 'non-return valve', this valve can cause the appliance to drain incorrectly. Remove the non-return valve. Caution! Make sure that the water couplings are tight to prevent water leakage. Ensure that hoses are not crushed or kinked under or behind the appliance. Once connected the inlet hose to the water tap, turn the tap on and check that there are no leaks.
electrolux 21 WARRANTY FOR SALES IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND This document sets out the terms and conditions of product warranties for Electrolux branded appliances. It is an important document. Please keep it with your proof of purchase documents in a safe place for future reference should you require service for your Electrolux appliance. General Terms and Conditions 1.
electrolux 8. You may not make a claim under this warranty unless the defect claimed is due to faulty or defective parts or workmanship.
electrolux 23 FOR SERVICE OR TO FIND THE ADDRESS OF YOUR NEAREST AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE IN NEW ZEALAND Free call 0800 10 66 10 (New Zealand only) SERVICE NEW ZEALAND ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS FOR SPARE PARTS OR TO FIND THE ADDRESS OF YOUR NEAREST SPARE PARTS CENTRE IN NEW ZEALAND Free call 0800 10 66 20 (New Zealand only)
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