F89020IM

Aeg-Electrolux F89020IM User manual

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User manual Dishwasher
Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products.
To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this
instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly
and most efficiently. To refer to this manual any time you need to, we recommend
you to keep it in a safe place. And please pass it to any future owner of the appliance.
We wish you much joy with your new appliance.
Contents
Operating instructions 3
Safety information 3
Correct use 3
General safety 3
Child safety 3
Installation 4
Product description 5
Internal light 5
Control panel 6
Scroll buttons 6
OK/Start button 6
Reset button 6
Option button 6
Option menu and submenu chart 7
Display 8
Use of the appliance 9
Switch on for the first time - set the display
language 9
Use of rinse aid 9
Adjusting the rinse aid dosage 10
Loading cutlery and dishes 11
Helpful hints and tips 11
Lower basket 11
Beer glass holders 12
Cutlery basket 13
The upper basket 15
Adjustment of the height of the upper
basket 16
Use of detergent 16
Multitab function 17
Select and start a washing program 19
Interrupting a washing program 19
Cancelling a washing program 19
Cancelling a delay start 19
End of the washing program 19
Removing the load 20
Washing programs 21
Care and cleaning 23
Cleaning the filters 23
External cleaning 24
Internal cleaning 24
Long periods of non-operation 24
Frost precautions 24
Moving the machine 24
What to do if… 25
Technical data 26
Installation instructions 27
Installation 27
Adjust the level of the appliance 28
Adhesive steam protection foil 28
Fixing to the adjacent units 28
Custom made kick-panel 29
Water connection 29
Water inlet hose 29
Water drain hose 30
Electrical connection 31
Environment concerns 32
Old appliance 32
Warranty 32
Subject to change without notice
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Contents
Operating instructions
Safety information
For your safety and correct operation of the appliance, read this manual carefully before
installation and use. Always keep these instructions with the appliance even if you move
or sell it. Users must fully know the operation and safety features of the appliance.
Correct use
Only use the appliance to clean household utensils that are suitable for dishwashers.
Do not put solvents in the appliance. Risk of explosion.
Put the knives and all items with sharp points in the cutlery basket with their points
down. If not, put them in a horizontal position in the upper basket.
Use only products specified for dishwashers (detergent, rinse aid, etc.).
If you open the door while the appliance is in operation, hot steam can escape. Risk of
skin burns.
Do not remove dishes from the dishwasher before the end of the washing program.
When the washing program is completed, disconnect the mains plug from the mains
socket and close the water tap.
Only an authorised service engineer can repair this appliance. Use only original spare
parts.
Do not do repairs yourself to prevent injury and damage to the appliance. Always contact
the Customer Care Centre.
General safety
Dishwasher detergents are very dangerous. Be careful they do not touch eyes, mouth
and skin. Keep the children away from the appliance when the door is open.
Obey the safety instructions from the manufacturer of the dishwasher detergent to
prevent burns to eyes, mouth and throat.
Only put detergent in the dispenser before you start a washing program. Make sure that
the detergent dispenser is empty at the end of the washing program.
Do not drink the water from the dishwasher. Detergent residues can stay in your appli-
ance.
Always close the door when you do not use the appliance to prevent injury and not to
stumble over the open door.
Do not sit or stand on the open door.
Child safety
Children or infirm persons must not use this appliance. They must get supervision to
make sure that they do not play with the appliance.
Keep all the packaging away from children. There is a risk of suffocation.
Keep all detergents in a safe area. Do not let children touch the detergents.
Keep the children and pets away from the appliance when the door is open.
Safety information
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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.
Do not change the specifications or modify this product. Risk of injury and damage to
the appliance.
Do not use the appliance:
if the mains cable or water hoses are damaged,
if the control panel, worktop or plinth area are damaged so that you can get access
to the inner side of the appliance.
Contact your local Customer Care Centre.
Do not drill into the sides of the appliance otherwise damage to hydraulic and electrical
components may occur.
WARNING!
Carefully obey the instructions for electrical and water connections.
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Safety information
Product description
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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
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.
Internal light equipped with LED lamp CLASS 2 in accordance with IEC 60825-1: 1993 +
A1:1997+ A2:2001.
Emission wave length: 450 nm
Maximum emitted power: 548 μW
Product description
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If it is necessary to replace the light, contact your local Customer Care Centre.
Control panel
1 On/off button
2 Scroll buttons
3 Display
4 Option button
5 Reset button
6 OK//Start button
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.
Reset button
Use this button to:
cancel a washing program or delay start,
cancel the set of an option.
Option button
Use the option button to enter a menu of options. For options available, refer to option
menu and submenu chart.
Follow these steps to set an option:
1. Switch on the appliance.
2. Press the option button.
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Control panel
3. The display shows one of the these options:
DELAY START
ANTIBACTERIAL
MULTITAB
–SETTINGS
4. Press one of the scroll buttons to select the required option.
5. Press OK/Start button to confirm and go into submenu.
6. Press one of the scroll buttons until the display shows required option. Refer to option
menu chart.
7. Press the OK/Start button to confirm.
8. Press the option button to exit from menu.
Option menu and submenu chart
Menu Submenu
DELAY START You can delay the start of the washing program with an in-
terval between 1 and 19 hours. Refer to 'Setting and starting
a washing program'.
ANTIBACTERIAL This function eliminates 99% of bacteria. In the last rinse, the
temperature increases to 68°C and is kept above 65°C for
minimum 10 minutes. Not all programs can be combined with
this function, in this case it is not possible to set the function.
Refer to 'Washing programs' for details.
ON the antibacterial symbol shows in the display.
–OFF
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.
BRIGHTNESS
You can increase or decrease the background brightness of
the display. 10 levels available.
Factory set: level 10.
CONTRAST
You can increase or decrease the contrast of the display. 10
levels available.
Factory set: level 6.
Control panel
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Display
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Washing program and option row
In this row of lights there are two sections. The left section refers to the washing
programs, the right section to the options.
The washing programs lights come on gradually as the program progresses.
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Text row
This row shows: the name of the washing program, the time duration of the program,
options set, the remaining time of the program in progress.
3
Symbol row
This row shows option symbols. Refer to chart for symbols.
Symbol row
DELAY START
This symbol comes on when the option is set. It flashes while the count-
down is in progress.
ANTIBACTERIAL
This symbol comes on when the antibacterial function has been set with
a washing program.
MULTITAB
This symbol comes on when the multitab function is set.
SOUND VOLUME
This symbol comes on when the audible signal is off.
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Display
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 lan-
guage:
press the up-and-down scrolling buttons until the display shows the required lan-
guage.
Press the OK/Start button to confirm.
Refer to specified instructions for each step of the procedure.
1. Fill the rinse aid dispenser with rinse aid.
2. Load cutlery and dishes into the dishwasher.
3. Set the correct washing program for the type of load and soil.
4. Fill the detergent dispenser with the correct quantity of detergent.
5. Start the washing program.
Use of rinse aid
CAUTION!
Only use rinse aid specified for dishwashers.
Do not fill the rinse aid dispenser with other products (e.g. dishwasher cleaning agent, liquid
detergent). This can cause damage to the appliance.
Rinse aid makes it possible to dry the dishes without streaks and stains.
Rinse aid is automatically added during the last rinsing phase.
Follow these steps to fill the rinse aid dispenser:
1. Press the release button (A) to open the
rinse aid dispenser.
Use of the appliance
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2. Fill the rinse aid dispenser with rinse aid.
The mark 'max.' shows the maximum level.
3. Remove the spilled rinse aid with an ab-
sorbent cloth to prevent too much foam
during the subsequent washing program.
4. Close the rinse aid dispenser.
Adjusting the rinse aid dosage
The rinse aid is set at the factory at position 4.
You can set the rinse aid dosage between position 1 (lowest dosage) and position 6 (highest
dosage).
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.
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Use of rinse aid
Loading cutlery and dishes
Helpful hints and tips
CAUTION!
Only use the appliance for household utensils that are suitable for dishwashers.
Do not use the appliance to clean objects that can absorb water (sponges, household cloths,
etc.).
Before you load cutlery and dishes, do these steps:
Remove all food remainings and debris.
Make burnt, remaining food in pans soft.
While you load cutlery and dishes, do these steps:
Load hollow items (e.g. cups, glasses and pans) with the opening down.
Make sure that water does not collect in the container or in a deep base.
Make sure that cutlery and dishes do not lie inside one another.
Make sure that cutlery and dishes do not cover other cutlery and dishes.
Make sure that glasses do not touch other glasses.
Put small objects in the cutlery basket.
Plastic items and pans with non-stick coatings can retain water droplets. Plastic items
do not dry as well as porcelain and steel items.
Put light items in the upper basket. Make sure that the items do not move.
CAUTION!
Make sure that the spray arms can move freely before you start a washing program.
WARNING!
Always close the door after you load or unload the appliance. An open door can be dan-
gerous.
Lower basket
Put large and heavily soiled dishes and pans in the
lower basket.
Loading cutlery and dishes
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The rows of prongs in the lower basket can be ad-
justed flat to load large dishes, pots, pans and
bowls.
Beer glass holders
The beer glass holders on the left side in the lower
basket can hold a maximum of four beer glasses.
If you do not use the beer glass holders, fold them
up.
You can replace the beer glass holders with the two
cup racks. You can use the cup racks for cups or
for glasses with long stems.
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Loading cutlery and dishes
Do these steps to remove the beer glass holders:
1. Pull up the hooks and push them lightly from
below.
2. Use the hooks to put the cup racks on the hor-
izontal bar.
Push the support to the rear to remove the support
of the beer glass holders.
Push the support to the front to attach the support
of the beer glass holders.
WARNING!
Be careful when you remove or attach the support.
Cutlery basket
WARNING!
Do not put long-bladed knives in a vertical position. Arrange long and sharp cutlery hori-
zontally in the upper basket. Be careful with sharp items.
Loading cutlery and dishes
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Use the cutlery grids for best washing results.
Put the grids on the cutlery basket.
For larger items use only one of the cutlery grids
Put forks and spoons with the handles down.
Put knives with the handles up.
Mix spoons with other cutlery to prevent
them nesting together.
You can open the cutlery basket to remove the
cutlery more easily. Follow these steps to remove
the cutlery:
1. Put the cutlery basket on a table or work sur-
face.
2. Open the handle.
3. Remove the cutlery.
Hold the two parts of the handle tightly when you
move the cutlery basket.
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Loading cutlery and dishes
The upper basket
The upper basket is for saucers, salad bowls, cups,
glasses and lids. Arrange the items to let water
touch all surfaces.
Put knives and small cutlery in the cutlery
tray. Cutlery too large for the cutlery tray
must be put in the cutlery basket.
For longer items fold the cup racks up.
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.
Loading cutlery and dishes
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You can fold up or down the row of prongs
on the left side of the upper basket to in-
crease load flexibility.
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:
the upper basket the lower basket
Upper position 22 cm 30 cm
Lower position 24 cm 29 cm
Follow these steps to move to the upper basket to the lower/upper position:
1. Pull out the upper basket until it stops.
2. Hold the upper basket by the handle, lift it
as far as possible and lower it vertically.
The upper basket latches into the lower or
the upper position.
Use of detergent
Follow these steps to fill the detergent dispenser:
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Use of detergent
1. Open the lid of the detergent dispenser.
2. Fill the detergent dispenser (A) with de-
tergent. The marking shows the dosage:
20 = approximately 20 g of detergent
30 = approximately 30 g of detergent.
3. If you use a washing program with pre-
wash, put more detergent in the prewash
detergent compartment (B).
4. If you use detergent tablets, put the de-
tergent tablet in the detergent dispenser
(A) .
5. Close the lid of the detergent dispenser.
Press the lid until it locks into position.
Multitab function
The multitab function is for combi detergent tablets.
A
B
Multitab function
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These tablets contain agents such as detergent and rinse aid. Some types of tablets can
contain other agents.
For the use of these tablets, refer to the instructions from the manufacturer.
The multitab function can be set with any program.
When you set the multitab function, it stays on until you deactivate it.
The multitab function automatically stops the rinse aid operation. The rinse aid message is
deactivated.
The program duration can increase if you use the multitab function.
Activate or deactivate the multitab function before the start of a washing program.
You cannot activate or deactivate the multitab function when the program operates. Cancel
the washing program, then set the program again.
Follow these steps if the drying results are not satisfactory:
1. Fill the rinse aid dispenser with rinse aid.
2. Activate the rinse aid dispenser.
3. Set the rinse aid dosage to position 2.
You can only activate or deactivate the rinse aid dispenser when the multitab function
is activated.
To use normal detergent again:
1. Deactivate the multitab function.
2. Fill the rinse aid dispenser.
3. Adjust the rinse aid dosage.
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Multitab function
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. Set the delay start (if required). Refer to 'Option menu'.
To start a washing program the appliance must be in program selection mode. If you are
still in option set mode, press OK/Start button to return to program selection mode.
5. Press the OK/Start button. The washing program or the delay start countdown starts
automatically.
If the rinse aid is required, the message appears after pressing the OK/Start button and the
appliance will not start automatically. Press the OK/Start button again.
When the washing program operates, you cannot change the program. Cancel the washing
program. Refer to 'Cancelling a washing program'.
If you open the door during the countdown, it will interrupt the countdown. When you
close the door again, the countdown continues from the point of interruption.
WARNING!
Only interrupt or cancel a washing program if necessary.
Attention! Open the door carefully. Hot steam and water can escape.
Interrupting a washing program
Open the door.
The program stops. The display shows the message PLEASE CLOSE DOOR.
Close the door.
The program continues from the point of interruption.
Cancelling a washing program
1. Press the reset button.
2. Follow the messages that the display shows to cancel the washing program.
At this point, you can follow these steps:
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Set a new washing program.
Fill the detergent dispenser with detergent before you set a new washing program.
Cancelling a delay start
1. Press the reset button.
2. The display shows the message CONFIRM CANCEL?.
3. Press the OK/Start button to confirm. The set program will automatically start.
End of the washing program
The washing program is complete when:
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The appliance stops automatically.
The audible signal for the end of the program operates.
The display shows the messages PROGRAMME END and PLEASE SWITCH OFF.
It can occur that the rinse aid message shows in the display as on alternative to PLEASE
SWITCH OFF. You can switch off the appliance in any case.
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Open the door.
For better drying results, keep the door ajar for some minutes before you remove the
dishes.
Let the dishes cool down before you remove them from the appliance. Hot dishes are easily
damaged.
Removing the load
First remove items from the lower basket, then from the upper basket.
There can be water on the sides and door of the appliance. Stainless steel becomes cool
more quickly than the dishes.
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Select and start a washing program
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