AEG FAV85450VI User manual

Category
Dishwashers
Type
User manual
FAVORIT 85450 VI
Geschirrspülautomat
Dishwasher
Gebrauchsanweisung
Instruction book
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Dear customer!
Please read these user instructions carefully.
Above all please observe the safety instructions on the first few pages of these user
instructions! Please keep these user instructions for later reference. Pass them on to
any subsequent owner of the appliance.
The warning triangle and/or specific words (Warning!, caution!, Important!)
are used to highlight instructions that are important for your safety or for the
function of the appliance. It is imperative that these instructions are
observed.
Numbered instruction steps lead you step by step through the operation of
the appliance.
Next to this symbol you receive additional information and practical tips on
using the appliance.
Tips and instructions for the economical and environmentally conscious use
of the appliance are marked with a clover leaf.
In the event of a malfunction, these operating instructions contain information on
how to rectify faults yourself, see "What to do, if..." section.
If these instructions are insufficient, please contact your nearest customer service
centre.
In the case of technical problems, our customer service organisation is available to
provide you with assistance at any time (you will find addresses and telephone
numbers in the "Customer Service Centres" section).
Printed on paper manufactured with environmentally sound processes.
He who thinks ecologically acts accordingly...
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Contents
Safety instructions 42
Disposal 43
Economical and ecological dishwashing 43
Description of the appliance 44
The inside of the appliance 44
Control panel 44
Before using your dishwasher for the first time 46
Setting the water hardness range 46
Filling with special salt 47
The rinse aid 49
In daily use 50
Loading cutlery and dishes 50
The lower basket 51
Cutlery basket 51
The upper basket 52
Adjustment the height of the upper basket 53
Use of detergent 54
Washing programmes 56
Starting a washing programme 58
Maintenance and cleaning 60
Internal and external cleaning 60
Cleaning the filters 60
What do do, when... 62
Customer service 64
Guarantee terms (Belgium) 65
Technical specifications 67
Hints for test centres 68
Installation instructions 69
Building-in 69
Levelling 69
Fixing to the adjacent units 69
Water supply connections 70
Water outlet hose connection 70
Electrical connection 71
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Safety instructions
It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the
appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to
another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always
ensure that the book is left with the appliance in order that the new owner can
get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant safety
information.
This information has been provided in the interest of your safety. You MUST
read it carefully before installing or using the appliance.
Installation
Check your dishwasher for any transport damage. Never connect a damaged
machine. If your dishwasher is damaged, you should contact your supplier.
For safety reasons it is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify
this product in any way.
Any electrical and plumbing work required to install this appliance should be
carried out by a qualified and competent person.
Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical
supply cable.
The sides of the dishwasher must never be drilled to prevent damage to hydraulic
components.
Child safety
This appliance is designed to be operated by adults.
Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the
product.
Packaging parts may be dangerous for children, who could even be suffocated!
You should therefore keep all packaging well away from children.
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.
Your dishwasher in day-to-day use
Items that are contaminated by petrol, paint, steel or iron debris, corrosive, acidic
or alkaline chemicals must not be washed in this dishwasher.
Under no circumstances should you open the door whilst the appliance is in
operation, especially during the washing phase, hot water may escape. However, if
the door is opened, a safety device ensures that the machine stops.
Only use products (detergent, salt and rinse aid) specifically designed for use in
dishwashers.
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.
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When finishing loading or unloading close the door, as an open door can be a
hazard.
Do not sit or stand on the open door.
Isolate the appliance from the power supply and turn off the water supply after
use.
This product should be serviced by an authorised service engineer, and only
genuine spare parts should be used.
Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself.
Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious
malfunctioning.
Contact your local consumer services department. Always insist on genuine spare
parts.
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.
Cardboard packaging is manufactured from recycled paper and should be deposited
in the waste paper collection for recycling.
As and when you cease to use your dishwasher and withdraw it from service, your
should render it unserviceable before having it disposed of.
Warning! Children at play could lock themselves in your dishwasher or otherwise
endanger their lives. Therefore cut off the power supply cable and make the door
closing device unusable to prevent children from being trapped inside.
For the disposing of the appliance please take it to a recycling centre or to your
dealer who will, for a small contribution to the costs, dispose it for you.
Economical and ecological dishwashing
Ensure that the water softener is correctly adjusted.
Do not pre-wash under running water.
Select the wash programme to suit the nature and degree of the soiling on the
dishes.
Do not use more detergent, special salt and rinse aid than is recommended in
these operating instructions and by the manufacturer of the respective product.
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In this fully integrated appliance the controls are located on the top of the door.
When selecting a programme, the door needs to be open.
1. On/Off push button
2. Salt refilling indicator light
3. Programme selector push buttons
4. On/Off indicator light
1234
Control panel
Description of the appliance
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IN97
1
The inside of the appliance
1. Upper basket stop
2. Upper spray arm
3. Salt container
4. Detergent dispenser
5. Control panel
6. Rinse aid dispenser
7. Filters
8. Lower spray arm
9. Upper basket
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Audible signals have been introduced to help indicate which operations the
dishwasher is performing.
"Instruction accepted" audible signal
When any of the push buttons are pressed, an audible signal informs you that the
machine has accepted the instruction given.
"Programme run" audible signal
An audible signal informs you that the washing programme is starting.
"End of programme" audible signal
An intermittent audible signal informs you that the wash programme has ended.
"Alarm" audible signal
The machine is fitted with a number of alarm systems to help you determine the
cause of any problems (see "What to do, if...").
An audible signal informs you that an alarm is activated.
To deactivate these audible signals, press simultaneously "Intensive 70°" and
"Normal 65°" push buttons, after about 3 seconds an audible signal informs you that
the audible signals have been deactivated.
To reactivate these audible signals, press simultaneously "Intensive 70°" and
"Normal 65°" push buttons, after about 3 seconds an audible signal informs you that
the audible signals have been reactivated.
Both operations (to deactivate or reactivate the audible signals) must be carried out
before starting a washing programme; the setting will remain memorised after
switching off the dishwasher.
SO278
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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 salt.
5. Fill the rinse-aid dispenser.
Setting the water hardness range
The dishwasher is equipped with a water softener designed to remove minerals and
salts from the water supply, which would have a detrimental or adverse effect on the
operation of the appliance.
The higher the content of these salts, the harder your water is.
Water hardness is measured in equivalent scales, German, French degrees and PPM
(parts per Million).
The softener should be adjusted according to the hardness of the water in your area.
Your local Water Authority can advise you on the hardness of the water in your area.
The dishwasher is factory set at level 3.
If this level is not suitable for your area the softener should be adjusted.
You may change the factory level setting by means of the wash programme selector
push buttons. each push button corresponds to a different level.
L
evel 1 = "Rinse and Hold" push button
Level 2 = "Intensive 70°" push button
Level 3 = "Normal 65°" push button
Level 4 = "Bio 50°" push button
Level 5 = "Breve 50°" push button
BIO
If your water hardness is level 1 it is already soft and therefore there
is no need to use salt. With the setting of the water softener at level
1 the salt indicator light on the control panel will always remain off.
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To set a different level, proceed as follows:
1. Press the "Intensive 70°" and "Bio 50°" programme pus huttons simultaneously
for about 5 seconds. The pilot light corresponding to the current level flashes.
2. Press within 5 seconds the programme push button corresponding to the required
level. After 5 seconds the the dishwasher will memorise the new level setting and
will return to programme setting mode.
The setting will remain memorised after switching off the dishwasher.
Filling with special salt
Caution! The packaging of dishwasher salt and detergents are often very similar. The
accidental filling of the salt compartment with detergent would ruin the water
softener. Each time you add salt, make sure the carton you have in your hand really
is salt.
SO279
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 (not the "Rinse and Hold" programme). This will prevent
any grains of salt or salty water, which may have been spilled,
remaining on the bottom of the machine for any period of time,
which may cause corrosion.
Water hardness
°dH
(german degrees)
°TH
(french degrees)
PPM
(parts per million)
Use of
salt
Level
1
2
3
4
5
0 - 4
5 - 11
12 - 22
23 - 39
40 - 50
0 - 8
9 - 20
21 - 40
41 - 70
71 - 90
0 - 80
81 - 200
201 - 400
401 - 700
701 - 900
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
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To fill:
1. To fill with salt, unscrew the cap of the salt container.
2. Pour 1 litre of water inside the container (this is necessary only before
filling with salt for the first time).
3. Using the funnel provided, pour in the
salt until the container is full.
Do not worry if water overflows from
the unit when filling with salt, this is
quite normal.
4. Replace the cap making sure that
there is no trace of salt on the screw
thread or on the gasket.
5. Screw on the cap tightly.
When this has been done, all that is required is to periodically top up the container
with salt.
You are reminded of this by the salt indicator light on the control panel which will
illuminate when the salt has finished.
Important: The salt refill indicator light on the control panel can remain illuminated
for 2-6 hours after the salt has been replenished, assuring the dishwasher remains
on. If you are using salts that take longer to dissolve then this can take longer. The
function of the dishwasher is not affected.
SALE
ZOUT
SALT
SALZ
SEL
SR14
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The rinse-aid
The rinse-aid ensures brilliant crockery and also helps it to dry. It is automatically
dosed in during the hot rinsing cycle. The storage compartment built in to the in side
of the door can hold about 110 ml of rinse-aid, which will be sufficient for between
16 and 40 dishwashing programmes, according to the dosage setting.
Filling up the rinse-aid
1. Open the container by turning the lid
(A) anticlockwise.
2. Fill with rinse aid until the container is
completely full, exactly up to the level marked
"max
".
Ensure that the lid is closed after every refill.
Top up with rinse aid when the indicator (B)
becomes clear.
Clean up any rinse aid spilt during filling with an
absorbent cloth to avoid excess foaming during the
next wash.
Attention! Do not put liquid detergent in the
rinse aid department.
Adjusting the dose
The correct dosage of the rinse-aid should be
regulated on the basis of the shine and drying
results.
For this purpose, set the quantity of liquid
by means of the six-position selector (C)
located on the inside of the filler opening
(minimum quantity is position 1,
maximum quantity is position 6).
Use the tip of a knife or a screwdriver to
rotate the selector. If drops of water or
white marks remain on the crockery after
it has been washed, increase the dosage. If
the crockery comes out with whitish,
sticky streaks, reduce the dosage.
BR01
BR13
BR02
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Check if it’s necessary to refill with special 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.
Before loading the dishes, you should:
-Remove large left-overs.
-Soften remnants of burnt food in pans
When loading the dishes and cutlery, please note:
-Dishes and cutlery must not impede the rotation of the spray arms .
-Load hollow items such as cups, glasses, pans, etc. with the opening downwards
so that water cannot collect in the container or a deep base.
-Dishes and items of cutlery must not lie inside one another, or cover each other.
-To avoid damage to glasses, they must not touch.
-Lay small objects in the cutlery basket.
In daily use
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.
Older cutlery with cement that is
not temperature resistant.
Bonded cutlery items or dishes.
Pewter or copper items.
Lead crystal glass.
Steel items subject to rusting.
Wooden platters.
Items made from synthetic fibres.
Only wash stoneware in the
dishwasher if it is specifically
marked as being dishwasher-safe
by the manufacturer.
Glazed patterns may fade if machine
washed frequently.
Silver and aluminium parts have a
tendency to discolour during
washing. Left-overs, e.g. egg white,
egg yolk and mustard often cause
discolouring and staining on silver.
Therefore always clean left-overs
from silver immediately, if it is not
to be washed straight after use.
Some types of glass can become dull
after a large number of washes.
are of limited suitability:
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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 upper spray arm can turn freely.
Cutlery basket
Place knives, forks and spoons in the cutlery basket with their handles pointing
downwards.
Arrange cutlery loosely and distribute it in all compartments so that each individual
article has good contact with washing water. Also do not arrange spoons and forks
with their dirty side in contact with each other.
Important! Exceptionally long cutlery, such as
soup ladles, kitchen knives, or the like, may
obstruct the upper spray arm.Such cutlery can be
placed in the upper basket.
To unload your dishwasher more easily, you can
take the cutlery basket out of the lower basket and
unfold it. This makes it easier to remove small
pieces of cutlery.
Important note! To prevent the full cutlery basket
from inadvertently unfolding when being taken
out, place your hand right round the two-piece
handle and hold it firmly.
1. Place the cutlery basket on a firm support
(table, worktop) and unfold both handle parts.
2. After unfolding, fold back both handle parts.
UI51
UI12
UI25
UI20
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The upper basket
The upper basket is designed for plates (dessert plates, saucers, dinner plates up to 24
cm in diameter), salad bowls, cups and glasses; these should be arranged as shown in
the pictures.
Glasses with long stems can be placed upside-down
in the cup-racks
The cup-rack on the left folds upwards to increase
your loading flexibility.
Arrange items on and underneath the cup racks so
that water can reach all surfaces.
Light items (plastic bowls etc.) should be loaded in
the upper basket and arranged so they do not
move.
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.
US69
Before closing the door, ensure that the spray arms can rotate freely.
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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.
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.
2. Refit the basket in the higher position and replace the stops (A) in their original
position.
After loading your machine always close the door, as an open door can
be a hazard.
RC01
with upper basket raised
with upper basket lowered
Maximum height of the dishes in
upper basket
20 cm 31 cm
24 cm 27 cm
lower basket
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Remember that insufficient quantities of detergent will produce poor
washing results whereas an excessive amount of detergent does not
improve washing results and is also wasteful.
Using no more than correct amount of detergent also contributes to
reducing pollution.
Use of detergent
Attention!
Only use detergents specifically designed for use in dishwashers.
If using powder detergents proceed as follows:
1. Open the dispenser lid by pulling the
catch (D).
2. Fill the detergent dispenser with detergent.
The marking indicates the dosing levels:
Min = approximately 15 g of detergent
Max = approximately 30 g of detergent.
3. Always close the lid.
4. All programmes with prewash need a little
amount of detergent (5 g) to be added
over the lid of the dispenser.
At the end of any washing programme the lid is
always open, ready for the next wash.
Please observe the manufacturer’s dosing and
storage recommendations as stated on the
detergent packaging.
DE02
DE17
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Concentrated detergent
Based on their chemical composition, dishwasher detergents can be split into two
basic types:
- conventional, alkaline detergents with caustic components.
- low alkaline concentrated detergents with natural enzymes.
The use of 50°C washing programmes in conjunction with concentrated detergents
reduces pollution and is good for your dishes; these wash programmes are specially
matched to the dirt-dissolving properties of the enzymes in the concentrated
detergent. For this reason 50°C wash programmes in which concentrated detergents
are used can achieve the same results that can otherwise only be achieved using
65°C programmes.
Detergent tablets
Detergent tablets of different brands dissolve at different speeds. For this reason
some detergent tablets cannot develop their full cleaning power during short
programmes. Therefore please use normal programmes with prewash when using
detergent tablets.
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(1) Testing programme for EN 50242 (see “Hints for Test Centres”). This programme, developed
for the use of detergents with enzymes, allows you to achieve, with reduced consumption
of energy the same cleaning results that would otherwise be obtained only with the 65°C
programmes and conventional detergents. To compensate the lower temperature, the
duration of the programme has been extended.
(2) This is a special programme for quick washing a full load of lightly soiled dishes, glasses
and crockery (except pots) so that you may re-use them promptly. Due to the shortness of
this programme, no drying phase is provided.
Washing programmes
Programmes
Intensive
70°C
Normal
65°C
(1) Bio 50°C
(2) Quick 50°C
Rinse
and Hold
Type of soil and
type of load
Heavy soil.
Crockery, cutlery,
pots and pans
Normal soil.
Crockery and cutlery
Normal soil.
Crockery and cutlery
Light soil.
Crockery and party crockery
Partial load to be completed later in
the day. This programme does not
require detergent.
Required
push buttons
On/Off
On/Off
On/Off
On/Off
On/Off
BIO
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Programme
duration in
minutes
Energy
consumption
in kWh
Water
consumption
in litres
Cycle description
(3) Approximate values
34 ÷ 44
0,7
10
12
0,02
7
94 ÷ 104
1,89
18
79 ÷ 89
1,15 13
185 ÷ 195
0,8
12
Hot prewash
Main wash up to 70°C
3 cold rinses
1 hot rinse
Drying
Cold prewash
Main wash up to 50°C
1 cold rinse
1 hot rinse
Drying
Warm prewash
Main wash up to 65°C
1 cold rinse
1 hot rinse
Drying
Main wash up to 50°C
1 cold rinse
1 hot rinse
1 cold rinse
(to avoid food scraps from sticking
to the dishes).
(3) The times and consumption values are intended as a guide, and depend on the pressure
and temperature of the water and also by the variations of the power supply.
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Starting a washing programme
1. Check the filters
Ensure they are clean and properly positioned (see "Maintenance and cleaning").
2. Press the On/Off push button
The On/Off indicator light will illuminate.
3. Check that there is rinse aid and salt
The salt indicator light will illuminate if refilling is necessary.
4. Load the dishes
Remove any scraps of food.
Pull the lower basket out and arrange the saucepans, plates and cutlery in it.
Pull the upper basket out and arrange the plates, saucers, glasses and cups etc.
in it.
Slide the baskets back into the machine.
5. Ensure that the spray arms can rotate freely.
6. Add the detergent
7. Setting the programme
Press the programme push button which corresponds to the washing
programme you wish to select, the corresponding programme indicator light
starts flashing.
8. Start the programme
Close the dishwasher door.
An audible signal informs you that the programme has started. The indicator
light of the programme under way is now permanently on.
Interrupting a programme
- A programme underway is interrupted when you open the door.
- Close the door again. The programme will start again at the point it was
interrupted.
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AEG FAV85450VI User manual

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