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FAVORIT 40260 i
Dishwasher
User Instructions
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Dear customer, Please read these user instructions carefully. Above all please observe the safety instructions on the first few pages ofthese 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 instruc
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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 Installation and Connection Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Installing the Dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Dishwashers That Can Be Integrated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Connecting the Dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Water Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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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 General Safety Repairs to the dishwasher are only to be carried out by qualified serv- ice engineers. Improper repairs can give rise to significant hazards for the user. If your appliance needs repairing, please contact customer service or your dealer. 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.
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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: switch off the fuse(s) or unscrew them. 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
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Operating Instructions Appliance Features and Control Panel Rubber Seal for Connecting the Water Feed to the Upper Spray Arm Spray Arms Water Hardness Switch Container for Special Salt Container for Rinse Aid Container for Detergent Rating Plate Filters 8
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Operating Instructions Control Panel Power Indicator Light Door Handle Programme Selector Programme Switch Set the point at which the wash programme is to start using the pro- gramme switch. The programme switch rotates during the wash pro- gramme and indicates the position that has been reached in the programme. Switch on the dishwasher and start a wash programme using the pro- gramme selector. Prior to using for the first time Prior to using for the first time, remove all the clips with whic
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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 degrees) 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. The water softener has 4 settings. Water Hardness Turn the
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Operating Instructions Filling with Special 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. This would irreparably damage the water softener. Prior to filling with salt, please check each time that you really do have a packet of special salt in your hand. Fill with special salt: – Prior to using the dishwasher for the first time – If a green mark can be seen und
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Operating Instructions Depending on the size of the salt grains, it can take several hours for 3 the salt to dissolve in the water and the green mark to become visible again. The setting of the water softener and thus the consumption of salt are dependent on the hardness of the local water. Filling with Rinse Aid Rinse aid ensures that your dishes gleam and are free from spots, and that you glasses are clear. Use only branded rinse aid for dishwashers. Never fill the rinse aid con- 1 tai
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Operating Instructions 4. Fill with rinse aid exactly up to the level marked “max”; this corresponds to a quantity of approx. 140 ml. 5. Close the lid and press until it locks into place. 6. Wipe up any spilt rinse aid with a cloth. Otherwise too much foam will be formed during the wash. 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
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Operating Instructions In Daily Use Is it 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 1 not be washed in the dishwasher. For washing in the dishwasher the following cutlery/dishes are not suitable: are of limited sui
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Operating Instructions – To avoid damage to glasses, they must not touch – Do not lay small objects (e.g. lids) in the cutlery rack Loading Cutlery Long, pointed items of cutlery in the 1 cutlery rack are a hazard, particularly to children (see Safety Instructions). They should therefore be placed in the upper rack. To ensure that all items of cutlery are completely washed, you should 1. Place the grid insert on the cutlery rack 2. Place short knives, forks and spoons in the grid in
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Operating Instructions Loading Pans, Frying Pans and Large Plates Load large and heavily soiled dishes in the lower rack (Plates up to 29cm in diameter). Your dishwasher has one of the following four types of lower rack: Type 1: None of the plate inserts in the lower rack can be removed Type 2: The right-hand plate inserts in the lower rack can be folded over to the left To ease the loading of large items, 3 the two right-hand plate inserts in the lower rack can be folded over to the lef
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Operating Instructions Type 3: The right-hand plate inserts in the lower rack can be folded across one another To ease the loading of large items, 3 the two right-hand plate inserts in the lower rack can be folded across one another. Type 4: The two rear plate inserts in the lower rack can be folded across one another To ease the loading of large items, 3 the two rear plate inserts in the lower rack can be folded across one another. 17
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Operating Instructions Loading Cups, Glasses and Coffee Services Load small, delicate items and long pointed cutlery in the upper rack. 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 the
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Operating Instructions Filling with Detergent Only use dishwasher detergent. 1 Fill with detergent: – Prior to the start of a wash programme (not for the pre wash pro- gramme). The detergent is released into the wash water during the programme. Please observe the manufacturer's dosing and storage recommenda- 2 tions as stated on the detergent packaging. The detergent compartment is on the inside of the dishwasher door. 0 1. If the lid is closed: press release button (1). The lid springs open
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Operating Instructions Use of "3 in 1"/ Combi Detergent Tablets General Advice These products are tablets with combined detergent/rinse-aid and salt functions. 0 1. Before using these products you should first check that the water hard- ness in your supply is compatible with the use of these products as per the detergent manufacturers instructions (on the product packaging). 2. These products should be strictly used according to the detergent man- ufacturers instructions. Do not place the ta
