user manual Dishwasher ESL 68500
electrolux Electrolux. Thinking of you. Share more of our thinking at www.electrolux.com Contents Safety information Product description First use Set the water softener Use of dishwasher salt Use of rinse aid Daily use Load cutlery and dishes Use of detergent Multitab function Select and start a washing programme 2 3 6 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 Unloading the dishwasher Washing programmes Care and cleaning What to do if...
electrolux 3 • Do not sit or stand on the open door. Child safety • This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Do not allow children to use the dishwasher unsupervised. • Keep all packaging well away from children. There is a 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.
electrolux 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. This dishwasher has an internal light that turns on when the door opens and off when it closes. Internal light equipped with led lamp CLASS 1 in accordance with EN 60825-1: 1994 + A1:2002 + A2:2001. In case this light has to be replaced please contact your local Service Force Centre. In this fully integrated appliance the controls are located on the top of the door. When operating with the controls the door needs to be open.
electrolux 5 Menu options Submenu DELAY START Allows the start of the selected washing programme to be delayed for between 1 and 19 hours. The countdown will decrease with steps of 1 hour. Only in the last hour the decrease is in minutes. Once the countdown has elapsed the washing programme will start automatically. MULTITAB Sets the dishwasher for the use of conventional detergents or combi detergent tablets (3 in 1 - 4 in 1 - 5 in 1 etc...). See Multitab function. – ON: function activated.
electrolux indicate the phase of the washing programme: prewash - main wash - rinses drying. 2. In this row several details are displayed: – Setting mode guide to the selection of the washing programme - duration time of the programme, options (when together with the washing programme one or more options are set, the up- date of the programme duration will occur automatically). – Once the programme has started indicates the sequence of the running phase and the running time of the programme in progress.
electrolux 7 Water hardness Adjusting the water hardness setting Use of salt °dH °TH mmol/l manually electronically 51 - 70 91 - 125 9,1 - 12,5 2 level 10 yes 43 - 50 76 - 90 7,6 - 9,0 2 level 9 yes 37 - 42 65 - 75 6,5 - 7,5 2 level 8 yes 29 - 36 51 - 64 5,1 - 6,4 2 level 7 yes 23 - 28 40 - 50 4,0 - 5,0 2 level 6 yes 19 - 22 33 - 39 3,3 - 3,9 2 level 5 yes 15 - 18 26 - 32 2,6 - 3,2 1 level 4 yes 11 - 14 19 - 25 1,9 - 2,5 1 level 3 yes 4 - 10 7 - 18 0
electrolux The refilling salt message can remain visible for 2-6 hours after the salt has been replenished, assuming the dishwasher remains switched on. If you are using salt that takes longer to dissolve then this can take longer. The operation of the machine is not affected. Use of rinse aid Warning! 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.
electrolux 9 You are reminded of this by a displayed message REFILL RINSE AID . This occurs only at the start and at the end of the washing programme; during the running of the programme the indication for rinse aid refilling is not active. The rinse aid container will require topping up periodically. 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.
electrolux Load cutlery and dishes The lower basket The lower basket is designed to take saucepan, lids, plates, salad bowls, cutlery etc. Service dishes and large lids should be arranged around the edge of the basket, ensuring that the spray arms can turn freely. horizontally in the upper basket. Take care when loading or unloading sharp items such as knives.
electrolux 11 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. To reassemble, reverse the procedure. 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.
electrolux The central rows of prongs can be easily lowered to improve loading flexibility. Before closing the door, ensured that the spray arms can rotate freely. 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.
electrolux 13 2. Fill the detergent dispenser (1) with detergent. The marking indicates the dosing levels: 20 = approximately 20 g of detergent 30 = approximately 30 g of detergent. 1 2 4. Close the lid and press until it locks in place. 3. All programmes with prewash need an additional detergent dose (5/10 g) that must be placed in the prewash detergent chamber (2). This detergent will be used during the prewash phase.
electrolux If you decide to revert back to the use of individual detergents we advise that you: 1. Deactivate the Multitab function. 2. Fill up the dispensers for salt and rinse aid again. 3. Adjust the water hardness setting to the highest setting and perform 1 normal washing programme without loading any dishes. 4. Adjust the water hardness setting according to the hardness of the water in your area. 5. Adjust the rinse aid dosage. Select and start a washing programme 1.
electrolux 15 Unloading the dishwasher • Hot dishes are sensitive to knocks. The dishes should therefore be allowed to cool down before removing from the appliance. • Empty the lower basket first and then the upper one; this will avoid water dripping from the upper basket onto the dishes in the lower one. • Water may appear on the sides and the door of the dishwasher as the stainless steel will eventually become cooler than the dishes.
electrolux Consumption values Programme Programme duration (in minutes) Energy consumption (in kWh) Water consumption (in litres) 70° Intensive 110 - 120 1,8 - 2,0 12 - 23 Automatic 90 - 130 1,1 - 1,7 12 - 23 60° Quick 30 0,9 9 55° Quick 45 - 55 1,0 - 1,2 11 - 12 Energy1) 150 - 160 1,0 - 1,2 14 - 16 45° Glass 60 - 70 0,8 - 0,9 14 - 15 Plate Warmer 30 0,8 4 Prewash 12 0,1 4 1) Test programme for test institutes The consumption values are intended as a guide and depends
electrolux 17 7. Put the flat filter back in the base of the washing compartment and ensure that it fits perfectly. 8. Place the coarse filter (A) in the microfilter (B) and press together. 9. Put the filter combination in place and lock by turning the handle clockwise to the stop. During this process ensure that the flat filter does not protrude above the base of the washing compartment. NEVER use the dishwasher without filters.
electrolux Display message and malfunction Possible cause and solution • message DRAIN BLOCKED in the display • point-shaped optical signal flashing The dishwasher will not drain • The sink spigot is blocked. Clean out the sink spigot. • The water drain hose has not been correctly laid or it is kinked or squashed. Check the water drain hose connection.
electrolux 19 The wash results are not satisfactory • Decrease rinse aid dosage. There are streaks, milky spots or a bluish coating on glasses and dishes Water drops have dried onto glasses and dishes • Increase rinse aid dosage. • The detergent may be the cause. Contact the detergent manufacturer consumer care line. If after all these checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Force Centre.
electrolux Arrangement lower basket Arrangement cutlery basket Installation Warning! 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 work surface.
electrolux 21 of energy that are more environmentally friendly as e.g. solar or photovoltaic panels and aeolian). For making the connection itself, the coupling nut fitted to the appliance water inlet hose is designed to screw onto a 3/4" thread spout or to a purpose made quick-coupling tap such as the Press-block. The water pressure must be within the limits given in the 'Technical data'. Your local Water Authority will advise you on the average mains pressure in your area.
electrolux The sink plug must not be in place when the machine is draining as this could cause the water to syphon back into the machine. The total length of the drain hose, including any extension you might add, must be no longer than 4 metres. The internal diameter of the extension hose must be no smaller than the diameter of the hose provided. Likewise the internal diameter of the couplings used for connections to the waste outlet must be no smaller than the diameter of the hose provided.
electrolux 23 waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local council, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. 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 con- tainer at the community waste disposal facilities.
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