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FAVORIT 60870
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 ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 ...Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 ...there are problems with the operation of the dishwasher. . . . . . . . . . . . 33 ...the wash results are not satisfactory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 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 changed 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 Do not sit or stand on the open door, the appliance may tip over. 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 s
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Operating Instructions Appliance Features and Control Panel Top Spray Arm 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 Door Handle Set Start Delay Indicators Function Buttons 1 3 2 4 Function Buttons Control Panel Multi-Display The control panel consists of the ON/OFF button and the programme buttons with LED displays. Function buttons: In addition to the stated wash programme the fol- lowing functions can also be set using these buttons: Function Button 1 - is not occupied - Function Button 2 Adjust the water softener Function Button 3 Switch rinse aid supply on and off F
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Operating Instructions The FILTER indicator is intended to remind you to check the filters in 3 the dishwasher from time to time and, if necessary, to clean it. The indicator illuminates at regular intervals, independent of the amount of soiling of the filters. 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 with Salt for the
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Operating Instructions Adjusting the Water Softener To prevent the build up of scale on dishes and in the dishwasher, the dishes must be washed with soft, i.e. low lime content water. For this reason the dishwasher is fitted with a water softener in which tap water from a hardness of 4 °d (German degree) is softened with the aid of special salt. Your local water authority can advise you on the hardness of the water 3 in your area. 0 Adjust the water softener as stated in the table to the s
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Operating Instructions Adjust the water softener to the hardness of the water in your area as stated in the table: 0 1. The dishwasher must be switched off. 2. Manual adjustment: Open the dishwasher door. 3. Remove the lower basket from the dishwasher. 4. Turn the water hardness switch to 0 or 1. 5. Re-position the lower basket. 6. Electronic adjustment: Simultaneously press and hold down function buttons 1 and 2. 7. Press the ON/OFF button. The LED displays for the engaged function buttons
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Operating Instructions Filling with Salt for the Water Softener Use only special salt for dishwashers. Never fill the salt container with 1 any another type of salt (e.g. culinary salt) or dishwasher detergent, 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 on the
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Operating Instructions Rinse Aid Rinse aid ensures that dishes emerge thoroughly rinsed and spot free while glasses are clear and shining. There are two ways to add rinse aid: If you use detergent that already contains rinse aid, the detergent and rinse aid are placed in the detergent container. – In this case the rinse aid supply from the rinse aid container must be switched off to avoid double dosing. If you use separate detergent and rinse aid, the rinse aid is placed in the rinse aid
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Operating Instructions Filling with Rinse Aid If you use separate detergent and rinse aid, fill up with rinse aid: – prior to using the dishwasher for the first time – when the RINSE AID indicator on the control panel is illuminated. 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 “max”;
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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 upright position are a potential hazard. 1 Long and/or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives must be posi- 1 tioned horizontally in the upper basket. Take care when loading or unloading sharp items such as knives. 1 0 Place knives, small spoons and small forks in the cutlery tray. Place forks and spoons that do not fit in the cutlery tray in the cutlery basket. To ensure that all items of cutlery in the cutlery
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Operating Instructions On some models of dishwasher it is possible to open the cutlery basket. To ensure that the cutlery basket 1 cannot open on removal from the appliance, you should always hold both parts of the two part handle. 0 1. Place the cutlery basket on a table or work surface 2. Open the two part handle 3. Remove cutlery 4. Close the two part handle. 19
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Operating Instructions Loading Pans, Frying Pans and Large Plates Load large and heavily soiled dishes in the lower basket. 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 to the left 1. Slightly lift the
