17986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 Pagina 1 user manual Dishwasher ESL 66910
117986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 Pagina 2 We were thinking of you when we made this product
117986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 Pagina 3 welcome to the world of Electrolux electrolux 3 Welcome to the world of Electrolux Thank you for choosing a first class product from Electrolux, which hopefully will provide you with lots of pleasure in the future. The Electrolux ambition is to offer a wide variety of quality products that make your life more comfortable. You find some examples on the cover in this manual.
117986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 Pagina 4 4 electrolux contents Contents Safety information 5 Product description 7 Control panel 8 First use 12 Daily use 16 Washing programmes 28 Care and cleaning 30 Something not working 32 Technical data 35 Hints for test institutes 37 Installation 38 Environment concerns 42 Guarantee/Customer Service 43 The following symbols are used in this manual: Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to avoid damaging
117986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 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.
117986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 Pagina 6 6 electrolux safety information ● ● ● 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. Never connect a damaged machine. If your dishwasher is damaged contact your supplier. ● All packaging must be removed before use.
117986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 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
117986 91/0en 8 13-04-2007 9:52 Pagina 8 electrolux control panel Control panel 1 On/Off button 2 Digital display The digital display indicates: 3 Delay start button - 4 Programme selection buttons - 5 Indicator lights - - - the level of hardness to which the water softener is set, the approximate remaining time of the running programme, activation/deactivation of the rinse aid dispenser (ONLY with "Multitab function active"), the end of a washing programme (a zero will appear in the digita
117986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 Pagina 9 control panel electrolux 9 Indicator lights Salt Illuminates when the special salt has run out. Rinse aid Illuminates when the rinse aid has run out. Multi-tab function Indicates the activation/deactivation of the "Multi-tab function" (see "Multi-tab function"). The salt indicator light on the control panel can remain illuminated for 2-6 hours after the salt has been replenished, assuming the dishwasher remains switched on.
117986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 Pagina 10 10 electrolux control panel Setting mode Always remember that when: - setting the water softener, - activating/deactivating the audible signals, - activating/deactivating the rinse aid dispenser, the appliance MUST be in setting mode: ● Press On/Off button, ALL programme button lights are illuminated = appliance in setting mode. ● Press On/Off button, ONLY a programme button light is illuminated = last performed or selected programme still set.
7986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 Pagina 11 control panel electrolux 11 Audible signals Audible signals have been introduced to help indicate which operations the dishwasher is performing: - setting of the water softener - end of programme - intervention of an alarm due to malfunction 4. To change the current setting, press again button 3, the digital display will indicate the new setting.
117986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 Pagina 12 12 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...
117986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 Pagina 13 first use electrolux 13 The water softener must be set in both ways: manually, using the water hardness dial and electronically, using some of the programme buttons on the control panel Setting manually The dishwasher is factory set at position 2. 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. 3.
117986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 Pagina 14 14 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.
117986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 Pagina 15 first use electrolux 15 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.
117986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 Pagina 16 16 electrolux daily use 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.
117986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 Pagina 17 daily use electrolux 17 For washing in the dishwasher the following cutlery and dishes are not suitable: - Cutlery with wooden, horn, china or mother-ofpearls 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.
117986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 Pagina 18 18 electrolux daily use 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.
117986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 Pagina 19 daily use electrolux 19 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 easier the loading of the cutlery basket we advise you to lower the cutlery basket’s handle (fig.2). fig.
117986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 Pagina 20 20 electrolux daily use 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.
117986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 Pagina 21 daily use electrolux 21 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. Glasses with long stems can be placed upside down in the cup racks. For taller items, the cup racks can be folded upwards. Before closing the door, ensure that the spray arms can rotate freely.
117986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 Pagina 22 22 electrolux daily use 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 33 cm With upper basket lowered 29 cm To move to the higher position proceed as follows: 1. Pull out the basket until it stops. 2.
117986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 Pagina 23 daily use electrolux 23 Use of detergent 20 = approximately 20 g of detergent 30 = approximately 30 g 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).
117986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 Pagina 24 24 electrolux daily use "Multi-tab function" This appliance is equipped with the "Multi-tab function", that allows the use of 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.
117986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 Pagina 25 daily use electrolux 25 Activation/deactivation of the rinse aid dispenser 1. Press the On/Off button. The dishwasher must be in setting mode. 2. Simultaneously press and hold buttons 2 and 3, until the lights of buttons 1, 2, and 3 start flashing. If you decide to turn back to the use of standard detergent system we advise that you: 1. Deactivate the "Multi-tab function". 2. Fill up the salt container and the rinse aid dispenser again. 3.
117986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 Pagina 26 26 electrolux daily use Select and start a washing programme 4. The opening of the door will interrupt the countdown. Close the door; the countdown will continue from the point at which it was interrupted. Select the washing programme and delay start with the door slightly opened. The start of the programme or the countdown of the delay start will occur only after the closure of the door. Until then it is possible to modify the settings. 5.
117986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 Pagina 27 daily use electrolux 27 Cancel a washing programme in progress ● Simultaneously press and hold the two programme buttons positioned over the word Cancel, until all the programme button lights illuminate. When the washing programme has ended, the optical signal on the floor beneath the dishwasher’s door will turn off. Open the dishwasher door. ● The indicator light of the programme just ended will remain on. 1.
117986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 Pagina 28 28 electrolux washing programmes Washing programmes Programme Degree of soil Type of load Programme description Heavy soil Intensive Crockery, cutlery, pots and pans Prewash Main wash up to 70°C 2 intermediate rinses Final rinse Drying Normal soil (1) Crockery, cutlery, pots and pans Prewash Main wash up to 45°C or 70°C 1 or 2 intermediate rinses Final rinse Drying Crockery and cutlery Main wash up to 60°C Final rinse Crockery and cutlery Prewash Mai
117986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 Pagina 29 washing programmes electrolux 29 Washing programmes information (1) During the "Auto" 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.
117986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 Pagina 30 30 electrolux care and cleaning 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.
117986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 Pagina 31 care and cleaning electrolux 31 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. If necessary use only neutral detergents. Never use abrasive products, scouring pads or solvent (acetone, trichloroethylene etc....).
117986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 Pagina 32 32 electrolux something not working 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.
117986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 Pagina 33 something not working electrolux 33 The flashing of the point-shaped optical signal on the floor beneath the dishwasher’s door will not be visible if the appliance has been installed higher up with a furniture door mounted flush. Malfunction The programme does not start Once these checks have been carried out; switch on the appliance, press the button of the programme that was running before the intervention of the alarm and close the dishwasher’s door.
117986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 Pagina 34 34 electrolux something not working The wash results are not satisfactory The dishes are not clean The dishes are wet and dull There are streaks, milky spots or a bluish coating on glasses and dishes Water drops have dries onto glasses and dishes ● 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.
117986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 Pagina 35 technical data electrolux 35 Technical data Dimensions Width 59.6 cm Height 86.8 - 92.8 cm Depth 55.5 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.
117986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 Pagina 36 36 electrolux technical data Consumption values Programme Programme duration (in minutes) Energy consumption (in kWh) Water consumption (in litres) Intensive * 1.8 - 2.0 23 - 25 Auto * 1.1 - 1.5 12 - 23 Quick * 0.9 9 * 1.05 15 * 0.1 4 Eco (Test programme for test institutes) Rinse and Hold * The programme duration is visible in the digital display when the washing programme is selected.
117986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 Pagina 37 hints for test institutes electrolux 37 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").
117986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 Pagina 38 38 electrolux installation 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.
117986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 Pagina 39 installation electrolux 39 (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.
117986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 Pagina 40 40 electrolux installation 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. When connecting the drain hose to an under sink trap spigot, the entire plastic membrane (A) must be removed.
117986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 Pagina 41 installation electrolux 41 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.
117986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 Pagina 42 42 electrolux environment concerns 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.
117986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 Pagina 43 guarantee/customer service electrolux 43 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
117986 91/0en 13-04-2007 9:52 Pagina 44 44 electrolux guarantee/customer services 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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