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user manual
Dishwasher
DX303
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117994350.qxp 12/20/2006 5:45 PM Page 2 We were thinking of you when we made this product
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117994350.qxp 12/20/2006 5:45 PM Page 3 electrolux 3 The Thoughtful Design Innovator. Do you remember the last time you opened a gift that made you say “Oh! How did you know? That’s exactly what I wanted!” That’s the kind of feeling that the designers at Electrolux seek to evoke in everyone who chooses or uses one of our products. We devote time, knowledge, and a great deal of thought to anticipating and creating the kind of appliances that our customers really need and want. This kind of th
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117994350.qxp 12/20/2006 5:45 PM Page 4 4 electrolux contents Contents Safety information 5 Product description 7 Control panel 8 First use 10 Daily use 11 Washing programmes 22 Care and cleaning 23 Something not working 25 Technical data 28 Hints for test institutes 30 Installation 31 Building-in 34 Environment concerns 36 Warranty 37 The following symbols are used in this manual: Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to avoid damaging the applianc
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117994350.qxp 12/20/2006 5:45 PM Page 5 safety information electrolux 5 Safety information ● If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent In the interest of your safety and to or a similarly qualified person in ensure correct use, before order to avoid a hazard. installing and first using the ● This product should be serviced appliance, read this user manual only by an authorised service carefully, including its hints and engineer, and only genu
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117994350.qxp 12/20/2006 5:45 PM Page 6 6 electrolux safety information Child safety Installation ● This appliance is not intended for ● Check your dishwasher for any use by young children or infirm transport damage. Never connect persons unless they have been a damaged machine. If your adequately supervised by a dishwasher is damaged contact responsible person to ensure that your supplier. they can use the appliance safely. ● All packaging must be removed ● Young children should be before us
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117994350.qxp 12/20/2006 5:45 PM Page 7 product description electrolux 7 Product description 1 Upper basket 2 Pressure balancing device 3 Detergent dispenser 4 Rinse aid dispenser Rating plate 5 6 Filters 7 Lower spray arm Upper spray arm 8
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117994350.qxp 12/20/2006 5:45 PM Page 8 8 electrolux control panel Control panel 1 On/Off button Button Lock option Press the ON button. 2 Button Lock Press the selected program button. Press the Delay start button if 3 Program selection buttons required. Close the door, the program starts. Delay start button 4 To activate the Button Lock function, press the Button Lock for 5 seconds Digital display 5 (the Button Lock led blinks for 15 seconds), then when is permanently 6 Indicator lights on,
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117994350.qxp 12/20/2006 5:45 PM Page 9 control panel electrolux 9 Indicator lights Washing Illuminates when the washing and rinsing phases are running. Drying Illuminates when the drying phase is running. Illuminates when a washing programme has Ready ended. Rinse aid Illuminates when the rinse aid has run out. Button Lock When the Button lock function is selected, it blinks for 15 seconds and then is permanently on when the function Button lock is activated. Setting mode The rinse aid indi
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117994350.qxp 12/20/2006 5:45 PM Page 10 10 electrolux first use First use Before using your dishwasher for the The dispenser holds about 110 ml of first time: rinse aid, which is sufficient for between 16 and 40 dishwashing ● Ensure that the electrical and cycles, depending upon the dosage water connections comply with the setting. According to the finish and installation instructions drying results obtained, adjust the ● Remove all packaging from inside dose of rinse aid by means of the 6 t
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117994350.qxp 12/20/2006 5:45 PM Page 11 daily use electrolux 11 Daily use ● Check if it’s necessary to refill with - Lay small objects in the cutlery rinse aid basket. ● Load cutlery and dishes into the ● Plastic items and pans with non dishwasher. stick coatings have a tendency to ● Add required amount of detergent retain water drops; these items will to dispenser just prior to wash. not dry as well as porcelain and steel items. ● Select a wash program suitable for the cutlery and dishes
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117994350.qxp 12/20/2006 5:45 PM Page 12 12 electrolux daily use For washing in the dishwasher the following cutlery and dishes are not suitable: - Cutlery with wooden, horn, china or mother-of- pearls 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. ar
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117994350.qxp 12/20/2006 5:45 PM Page 13 daily use electrolux 13 Open the door and slide out the The two rows of prongs on the lower baskets to load the dishes. basket can be easily lowered to allow you to load pots, pans and bowls. 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 turn freely.
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117994350.qxp 12/20/2006 5:45 PM Page 14 14 electrolux daily use The cutlery basket To make loading of the cutlery basket easier, lower the cutlery basket handle. 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. Forks and spoons should be placed in the removable cutlery basket with the handles fac
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117994350.qxp 12/20/2006 5:46 PM Page 15 daily use electrolux 15 The cutlery basket is in two parts The upper basket which can be separated to give The upper basket is designed for greater loading flexibility. To separate saucers, salad bowls, cups, glasses, the two parts, slide them horizontally pots and lids. in opposite directions and pull them Arrange items on and underneath the apart. cup racks so that water can reach all surfaces. Glasses with long stems can be placed upside down in t
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117994350.qxp 12/20/2006 5:46 PM Page 16 16 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 31 cm With upper basket lowered 27 cm To move to the higher position proceed as follows: 1. Pull out the basket until it stops. Never lift or lower the basket on 2. Carefully lift both sides upwa
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117994350.qxp 12/20/2006 5:46 PM Page 17 daily use electrolux 17 Use of detergent 20 = approximately 20 g of detergent 30 = approximately 30 g of detergent Only use detergents specifically 3. All programmes with prewash need designed for use in dishwashers. an additional detergent dose (5/10 g) that must be placed in the Please observe the manufacturer’s prewash detergent chamber (2). dosing and storage recommendations This detergent will take effect as stated on the detergent packaging. dur
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117994350.qxp 12/20/2006 5:46 PM Page 18 18 electrolux daily use Use of 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...). 1. Check whether these detergents are suitable for your water hardness. Follow the manufacturers instructions. Refilling the rinse aid dispenser may no longer be necessary. In this case the rinse aid ind
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117994350.qxp 12/20/2006 5:46 PM Page 19 daily use electrolux 19 Select and start a washing program 2. Close the dishwasher door, the countdown starts automatically and Select the washing programme and the number in the display stops flashing. 3. The countdown will decrease with steps of 1 hour. delay start with the door slightly opened. The start of the program or 4. The opening of the door will not the countdown of the delay start modify or interrupt the countdown. will occur only after th
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117994350.qxp 12/20/2006 5:46 PM Page 20 20 electrolux daily use Cancelling the "delay start" Cancel a washing program in progress To cancel a delay start in progress you have to reset the dishwasher. ● Simultaneously press and hold the two program buttons positioned Simultaneously press and hold the over the word Cancel, until all the two program buttons positioned program lights illuminate. The over the word Cancel, until all the washing program has been program lights illuminate. cancelled
