17989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:36 Pagina 1 user manual dishwasher ESI 68850
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:36 Pagina 2 We were thinking of you when we made this product
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:36 Pagina 3 welcome to the world of Electrolux electrolux 3 Welcome to the world of Electrolux You’ve chosen a first class product from Electrolux, which hopefully will provide you with lots of pleasure in the future. Electrolux ambition is to offer a wide variety of quality products that make your life more comfortable. You can look at some examples on the cover in this manual.
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:36 Pagina 4 4 electrolux contents Contents Safety information 5 Product description 7 Control panel 8 First use 14 Daily use 19 Washing programmes 31 Care and cleaning 33 Something not working 35 Technical data 38 Hints for test institutes 40 Installation 41 Environment concerns 45 Guarantee/Customer Service 46 The following symbols are used in this manual: Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to avoid damaging
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:36 Pagina 5 safety information electrolux 5 Safety information In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features.
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:36 Pagina 6 6 electrolux safety information Child safety ● This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Don’t allow children to use the dishwasher unsupervised. ● Keep all packaging well away from children. There is risk of suffocation. ● Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach. ● Keep children well away from the dishwasher when the door is open. Installation ● Check your dishwasher for any transport damage.
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:36 Pagina 7 product description electrolux 7 Product description 1 Upper basket 2 Water hardness dial 3 Salt container 4 Detergent dispenser 5 Rinse aid dispenser 6 Rating plate 7 Filters 8 Lower spray arm 9 Upper spray arm This dishwasher has an internal light that turns on and off when the opening and closing of the dishwasher’s door occurs.
117989 52/0en 8 17-02-2007 8:36 Pagina 8 electrolux control panel Control panel 1 On/Off button 2 Light bar 3 Home button 4 Display scrolling button 5 Display 6 Up and down scrolling buttons 7 OK button 8 Start button A sequence of displayed messages and audible signals will guide you in the setting of the appliance and the selection of a washing programme and available options.
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:36 Pagina 9 control panel electrolux 9 Switching on for the first time setting the language and time ● Press the On/Off button: the light bar illuminates. ● In the display appears the default language message. If you want to confirm the default language press OK. ● If you want to set a different language; use one of the scrolling buttons until the required language appears in the display. Press OK to confirm.
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:36 Pagina 10 10 electrolux control panel Time area Allows to delay the start of the programme up to a time-limit of 19 hours. Press display scrolling button to select the area. Press one of the up and down scrolling buttons to modify the end of programme time: - In the upper part of the area the set delay start of the programme is highlighted. - In the lower part of the area the end of programme time is updated. Press OK button or wait a few seconds to store the setting.
7989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:36 Pagina 11 control panel electrolux 11 Option menu Washing guide Submenu Programme guide Option guide Demo mode Back ● ● ● Press OK to enter in submenu. Press one of the up and down scrolling buttons to display the list. Press again OK to select the submenu. For Programme guide and Option guide: ● Press one of the up and down scrolling buttons to look through the informations. ● Press OK. ● Select Back and press OK to return to the Option menu.
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:36 Pagina 12 12 electrolux control panel Option menu Submenu Settings Language (*) Notes allows to select the language for the display of the messages Sound volume (*) 5 levels available: level 0 = volume deactivated.
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:36 Pagina 13 control panel electrolux 13 ● ● ● Scroll the option menu until Settings appears. Press OK. Scroll the submenu until the desired option appears. For submenu indicated with (*): ● Press OK: the current setting flashes indicating that it can be modified. ● Press again and again one of the up and down scrolling buttons to select the new setting. ● Press OK or wait a few seconds to store the setting. Key lock: With this function active.
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:36 Pagina 14 14 electrolux first use First use Before using your dishwasher for the first time: ● Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions ● Remove all packaging from inside the appliance ● Set the water softener ● Pour 1 litre of water inside the salt container and then fill with dishwasher salt ● Fill the rinse aid dispenser If you want to use combi detergent tablets such as: ‘3 in 1’, ‘4 in 1’, ‘5 in 1’ etc...
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:36 Pagina 15 first use electrolux 15 Setting electronically The dishwasher is factory set at level 5. Menu Options ➞ Settings ➞ Water hardness With the help of the below chart, set the level of the water softener according to the hardness of the water in your area. Adjusting the water hardness setting Water hardness Use of salt Clarke °TH mmol/l manually electronically 64 - 88 53 - 63 91 - 125 76 - 90 9.0 - 12.5 7.6 - 8.
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:36 Pagina 16 16 electrolux first use 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.
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:36 Pagina 17 first use electrolux 17 Filling with rinse aid Rinse aid ensures thorough rinsing, and spot and streak free drying. Rinse aid is automatically added during the last rinse. 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). 1. Open the container by pressing the release button (A). The dose is factory set in position 4. 2.
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:36 Pagina 18 18 electrolux first use Clean up any rinse aid spilt during filling with an absorbent cloth to avoid excess foaming during the next wash. Only use branded rinse aid for dishwashers. Never fill the rinse aid dispenser with any other substances (e.g. dishwasher cleaning agent, liquid detergent). This would damage the appliance.
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:36 Pagina 19 daily use electrolux 19 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.
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:36 Pagina 20 20 electrolux daily use For washing in the dishwasher the following cutlery and dishes are not suitable: - Cutlery with wooden, horn, china or mother-of-pearls handles. - Plastic items that are not heat resistant. - Older cutlery with glued parts that are not temperature resistant. - Bonded cutlery items or dishes. - Pewter or copper items. - Lead crystal glass. - Steel items prone to rusting. - Wooden platters. - Items made from synthetics fibres.
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:36 Pagina 21 daily use electrolux 21 Open the door and slide out the baskets to load the dishes. The lower basket The lower basket is designed to take saucepans, lids, plates, salad bowls, cutlery etc. Serving dishes and large lids should be arranged around the edge of the basket, ensuring that the spray arms can turn freely. The two rows of prongs on the lower basket can be easily lowered to allow you to load pots, pans and bowls.
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:36 Pagina 22 22 electrolux daily use 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. To make loading of the cutlery basket easier, lower the cutlery basket handle (fig.2). fig.
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:36 Pagina 23 daily use electrolux 23 The cutlery basket is in two parts which can be separated to give greater loading flexibility. To separate the two parts, slide them horizontally in opposite directions and pull them apart (fig. 4). fig. 4 To reassemble, reverse the procedure.
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:37 Pagina 24 24 electrolux daily use The upper basket The upper basket is designed for saucers, salad bowls, cups, glasses, pots and lids. Arrange items on and underneath the cup racks so that water can reach all surfaces. For glasses with long stems (according to the size and dimensions), set the glass holder to the left or right position. Glasses with long stems can be placed upside down in the cup racks.
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:37 Pagina 25 daily use electrolux 25 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 the lower basket With upper basket raised 31 cm With upper basket lowered 27 cm To move to the higher position proceed as follows: 1. Pull out the basket until it stops. 2.
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:37 Pagina 26 26 electrolux daily use 20 = approximately 20 g of detergent 30 = approximately 30 g of detergent Use of detergent Only use detergents specifically designed for use in dishwashers. Please observe the manufacturer’s dosing and storage recommendations as stated on the detergent packaging. 3. All programmes with prewash need an additional detergent dose (5/10 g) that must be placed in the prewash detergent chamber (2).
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:37 Pagina 27 daily use electrolux 27 3 in 1 function This appliance is equipped with the 3 in 1 function, that allows the use of the ‘3 in 1’ combi detergent tablets. These products are detergents with a combined cleaning, rinsing and salt functions. They can also contain other different agents depending on which kind of tablets you choose (‘3 in 1’, ‘4 in 1’, ‘5 in 1’ etc...) Check whether these detergents are suitable for your water hardness.
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:37 Pagina 28 28 electrolux daily use Set and start a washing programme 1. Check that the baskets have been loaded correctly and that the spray arms are free to rotate If the start/end of the programme has been postponed, in the display will appear the time duration of the programme and the end time of the programme. 2. Check that the water tap is opened 3. Press the On/Off button; the light bar illuminates. 4. Close the dishwasher door.
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:37 Pagina 29 daily use electrolux 29 Interrupt or cancel a washing programme in progress ONLY if it’s absolutely necessary. Attention! Hot steam may escape when the door is opened. Open the door carefully. Interrupt a washing programme in progress: ● Open the dishwasher door; the programme will stop. The following message is displayed. Close the dishwasher door; the programme will continue from the point at which it was interrupted.
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:37 Pagina 30 30 electrolux daily use ● ● Open the door and press the On/Off button. The light bar turns off. Leave the door ajar and wait a few minutes before removing the dishes; in this way they will be cooler and the drying will be improved.. Unloading the dishwasher ● Hot dishes are sensitive to knocks. The dishes should therefore be allowed to cool down before removing from the appliance.
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:37 Pagina 31 washing programmes electrolux 31 Washing programmes Programme Degree of soil Type of load Programme description Heavy soil Crockery, cutlery, pots and pans Prewash Main wash up to 70°C 2 intermediate rinses Final rinse Drying Automatic (1) Normal soil Crockery, cutlery, pots and pans Prewash Main wash up to 45°C or 70°C 1 or 2 intermediate rinses Final rinse Drying 60° Quick (2) Normal or light soil Crockery and cutlery Main wash up to 60°C Final ri
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:37 Pagina 32 32 electrolux washing programmes Washing programmes information (1) During the Automatic washing programme the amount of soil on the dishes is determined by how cloudy the water is. The programme duration, water and energy consumption levels can vary; this depends upon if the appliance is fully or partially loaded and if the dishes are lightly or heavily soiled. The temperature of the water is automatically adjusted between 45°C and 70°C.
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:37 Pagina 33 care and cleaning electrolux 33 Care and cleaning Cleaning the filters The filters must be checked and cleaned from time to time. Dirty filters will degrade the washing result. Before cleaning the filters ensure that the machine is switched off. 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.
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:37 Pagina 34 34 electrolux care and cleaning NEVER use the dishwasher without filters. Incorrect repositioning and fitting of the filters will produce poor washing results and may result in damage to the appliance. NEVER try to remove the spray arms. If residues of soil have clogged the holes in the spray arms, remove them with a cocktail stick. External cleaning Clean the external surfaces of the machine and control panel with a damp soft cloth.
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:37 Pagina 35 something not working electrolux 35 Something not working The dishwasher will not start or stops during operation. Certain problems are due to the lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved with the help of the indications described in the chart, without calling out an engineer. Open the door and carry out the following suggested corrective actions.
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:37 Pagina 36 36 electrolux something not working Malfunction The programme does not start Once these checks have been carried out; switch on the appliance and close the dishwasher door. The programme will continue from the point at which it was interrupted. If the message reappears in the display contact the Service Force Centre. For other messages not described in the chart, please contact your Service Force Centre.
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:37 Pagina 37 something not working electrolux 37 The wash results are not satisfactory The dishes are not clean ● The wrong washing programme has been selected. ● The dishes are 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 incorrect arrangement of the load. ● The filters in the base of the washing compartment are dirty or incorrectly positioned.
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:37 Pagina 38 38 electrolux technical data Technical data Dimensions Width 59.6 cm Height 81.8 - 87.8 cm Depth 57.5 cm 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 0.05 MPa Maximum 0.8 MPa Capacity Max. weight Noise level Subject to change without notice 12 place settings 53.
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:37 Pagina 39 technical data electrolux 39 Consumption values Programme Programme duration (in minutes) Energy consumption (in kWh) Water consumption (in litres) 70° Intensive * 1.8 - 2.0 23 - 25 Automatic * 1.1 - 1.5 12 - 23 60° Quick * 0.9 9 55° Quick * 1.1 - 1.2 11 - 12 (Test programme for test institutes) * 1.05 14 45° Glass * 0.8 - 0.9 14 - 15 Plate Warmer * 0.8 4 Prewash * 0.
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:37 Pagina 40 40 electrolux hints for test institutes Hints for test institutes Testing in accordance with EN 60704 must be carried out with appliance fully loaded and using the test programme (see Consumption values). Test in accordance with EN 50242 must be carried out when the salt container and rinse aid dispenser have been filled with salt and rinse aid respectively and using the test programme (see Consumption values).
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:37 Pagina 41 installation electrolux 41 Installation 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. This dishwasher is designed to be fitted under a kitchen counter or worksurface.
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:37 Pagina 42 42 electrolux installation (Attention! NOT all models of dishwashers have fill and drain hoses provided with locknut. In this case, this kind of facility is not possible). If the machine is connected to new pipes or pipes which have not been used for a long time, you should run the water for a few minutes before connecting the inlet hose. DO NOT use connection hoses which have previously been used for an old appliance.
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:37 Pagina 43 installation electrolux 43 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. To a stand pipe provided with venthole, minimum internal diameter 4 cm. The waste connection must be at a maximum height of 60 cm from the bottom of the dishwasher.
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:37 Pagina 44 44 electrolux installation Electrical connection Safety standards require the appliance to be earthed. Prior to using the appliance for the first time, ensure that the rated voltage and type of supply on the rating plate match that of the supply where the appliance is to be installed. The fuse rating is also to be found on the rating plate. Always plug the mains plug into a correctly installed shockproof socket.
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:37 Pagina 45 environment concerns electrolux 45 Environment concerns Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. The plastic components are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc. Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at the community waste disposal facilities. When a unit is no longer being used: - Pull the plug out of the socket. - Cut off the cable and plug and dispose of them.
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:37 Pagina 46 46 electrolux guarantee/customer service Guarantee/Customer Service Standard guarantee conditions We, Electrolux, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this Electrolux appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that: ● The appliance has been correctly installed and
117989 52/0en 17-02-2007 8:37 Pagina 47 guarantee/customer service electrolux 47 4. The model and Serial number of the appliance (found on the rating plate). 5. The purchase date. Please note a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation is required for in guarantee service calls.
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