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FAVORIT 40640
Dishwasher
User Instructions
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Dear customer, Please read these user instructions carefully. 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!, 1 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
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Contents CONTENTS Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Economical and Ecological Dishwashing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Appliance Features and Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents What to do, if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 ...Fault warnings are displayed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 ...there are problems with the operation of the dishwasher. . . . . . . . . . . . 31 ...the wash results are not satisfactory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Operating Instructions OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Safety Instructions The safety aspects of AEG electrical appliances comply with accepted technical standards and the German Appliance Safety Law. Neverthe- less, as a manufacturer we consider it our obligation to make you aware of the following safety information: Installation, Connection and Placing into Operation The dishwasher may only be transported upright. Check the dishwasher for transport damage. Do not in any circum- stances connect
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Operating Instructions Never place the dishwasher in operation if the mains cable, water inlet or drain hose is damaged; or the control panel, work top or plinth area is damaged such that the inside of the appliance is freely accessible. If the mains lead is damaged, or is to be replaced for a longer lead, the cable (obtainable from AEG Service Force) must be replaced by a service engineer authorised by AEG. Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the cable, always pull the plug.
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Operating Instructions In the event of a fault, first close the tap, then switch off the appli- ance and unplug it from the mains. If the appliance is permanently wired to the mains: remove the fuse. 2 Disposal Disposing of the Packaging Material Dispose of the dishwasher packaging material correctly. All the packag- ing materials used are harmless to the environment and can be recy- cled. Plastic parts are marked with standard international abbreviations: – >PE< for polyethylene, e.g.
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Operating Instructions Appliance Features and Control Panel Top Spray Nozzle Rubber Seal for Connecting the Water Feed to the Spray Arm Spray Arms Water hardness switch Container for Salt Container for Detergent Container for Rating Plate Filters Rinse Aid 8
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Operating Instructions Control panel Water sof- Function To set Display for Multidisplay tener button button delay start delay start set Wash programme buttons Control indicators Door handle ON / OFF button Water softener and function button: In addition to the wash pro- gramme marked, it is also possible to adjust the dishwasher's water sof- tener using a combination of these buttons. The 3 lights of the multidisplay : Upper light can indicate: : Middle light – the current stage of the select
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Operating Instructions Prior to using for the first time Prior to using for the first time, remove all the clips with which the baskets are secured for transport. Then perform the following steps: 0 1. Adjust the water softener 2. Fill the water softener with water and special salt 3. Fill the rinse aid dispenser with rinse aid Special salt and rinse aid must not be added if you use 3-in-1 detergent 3 tablets. Adjust the water softener To prevent the build up of limescale on dishes and in
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Operating Instructions Adjust the water softener to the water hardness setting for your area as shown in the table. It is only possible to adjust the water hardness setting when no pro- 1 gramme is running. If you have accidentally started a programme (a LED stays on permanently), the programme must be stopped by press- ing the appropriate button. 0 1. The dishwasher must be switched off. 2. Manual setting: Open the door on the dishwasher. 3. Remove the lower basket from the dishwasher. 4. T
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Operating Instructions Filling with Salt for the Water Softener Use only salt designed for dishwashers. Never fill the salt container 1 with any another type of salt (e.g. culinary salt) or dishwasher deter- gent as this would irreparably damage the water softener. Prior to filling with salt, please check each time that you really do have a packet of dishwasher salt in your hand. Fill with dishwasher salt: – Prior to using the dishwasher for the first time – When the SALT indicator J on
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Operating Instructions Rinse aid Rinse aid ensures thorough rinsing, spot and streak free drying of dishes and glassware. Rinse aid can be added in one of two ways: If you use the dishwasher detergent and rinse aid separately, add the rinse aid to the rinse aid container. If you opt for this method, please note that – the rinse aid container must never be empty. – the amount of rinse aid dispensed must be set. If you use dishwasher detergent which already contains rinse aid, add this to
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Operating Instructions Filling with rinse aid If you use dishwasher detergent and rinse aid separately, fill the rinse aid container: – Prior to using the dishwasher for the first time. –When theH indicator on the control panel lights up. The rinse aid compartment is on the inside of the dishwasher door. 0 1. Open the door. 2. Press the rinse aid compartment release button with your finger. 3. Fully open the rinse aid compartment lid. 4. Fill with rinse aid exactly up to the level marked “
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Operating Instructions Adjusting Rinse Aid Dosing As the dishes are washed rinse aid is released from the dispenser into 3 the wash water. The dose is factory set at 4, and can be adjusted from 1 to 6. Only change the setting if streaks, milky spots or dried on water marks are visible on glasses or crockery. 0 1. Open the door of the dishwasher. 2. Press the rinse aid compartment release button with your finger. 3. Fully open the rinse aid compartment lid. 4. Set the dose level. 5. Close
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Operating Instructions Loading Cutlery and Dishes Sponges, household cloths and any object that can absorb water should 1 not be washed in the dishwasher. For washing in the dishwasher the following cutlery/dishes are not suitable: are of limited suitability: Cutlery with wooden, horn, Only wash stoneware in the dishwasher if it china or mother of pearl handles is specifically marked as being dishwasher- safe by the manufacturer. Plastic items that are not heat resistant Glazed
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Operating Instructions Loading Cutlery Long bladed knives stored in an 1 upright position are a potential hazard. Long and/or sharp items of cutlery 1 such as carving knives must be positioned horizontally in the upper basket. Take care when loading or unload- 1 ing sharp items such as knives. To ensure that all items of cutlery are completely washed, you should 0 1. Place the grid insert on the cutlery rack 2. Place short knives, forks and spoons in the grid insert with their hand
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Operating Instructions Loading Pans, Frying Pans and Large Plates Load large and heavily soiled dishes in the lower basket (Plates up to 29cm in diameter). Your dishwasher has one of the following four types of lower basket: Type 1: None of the plate inserts in the lower basket can be removed Type 2: The right-hand plate inserts in the lower basket can be folded over to the left To ease the loading of large items, 3 the two right-hand plate inserts in the lower basket can be folded over
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Operating Instructions Type 3: The right-hand plate inserts in the lower basket can be folded across one another To ease the loading of large items, 3 the two right-hand plate inserts in the lower basket can be folded across one another. Type 4: The two rear plate inserts in the lower basket can be folded across one another To ease the loading of large items, 3 the two rear plate inserts in the lower baskets can be folded across one another. 19
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Operating Instructions Loading Cups, Glasses and Coffee Services Load small, delicate items and long pointed cutlery in the upper basket. Arrange items of crockery on the folding cups racks so that they are offset from each other and water can reach all items. The cup racks can be folded up out of the way for tall items. Lay or hang wine, champagne, and brandy glasses in the cut outs on the cup racks. Glasses, beakers, etc. can also be placed on the two rows of prongs on t
