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DISHWASHER
DA 6142
DA 6142 S
152969 91/0 Instruction Book
UK
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Description of the appliance 1. Upper basket stop 2. Water hardness switch 3. Salt container 4. Detergent dispenser (type A / type B) 5. Control panel 6. Rating plate 7. Rinse aid dispenser (type A / type B) 8. Filters 9. Lower spray arm 10. Upper spray arm 11. Upper basket 12. Worktop IN148 Description of the appliance 2
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In daily use Check if it’s necessary to refill with special salt or rinse aid Loading cutlery and dishes Load cutlery and dishes into the dishwasher. Sponges, household cloths and any object that can Fill with dishwasher detergent . absorb water may not be washed in the dishwasher. Select a wash programme suitable for the cutlery and Before loading the dishes, you should: dishes. - Remove large left-overs. Start the wash programme. - Soften remnants of burnt food in pans When load
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The cutlery basket is in two Before closing the door, ensure that the spray arms can parts which can be rotate freely. separated to give greater loading flexibility. To separate the two parts, slide them Adjusting the height of the upper basket horizontally in opposite If washing very large plates you can load them in the lower directions and pull them basket after moving the upper basket to the higher position. apart. To reassemble, reverse the Maximum height of the dishes in procedure. upp
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Washing programmes Programme Degree of soil Starting position Cycle (3) Consumption values and of the programme description Programme Energy Water type of load selector dial duration consumption consumption (in minutes) (in kWh) (in litres) Cold prewash Heavy soil. Main wash up to 65°C (1) Intensive 1 cold rinse 110 - 120 1,15 - 1,24 16 - 18 Crockery, cutlery, A 65°c 1 hot rinse pots and pans Drying Main wash up to 65°C Normal soil. 1 cold rinse B Normal 65°c 95 - 105 1,15 - 1,24 13 - 15 1 hot r
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Service and Spare Parts In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee to purchase spare parts please contact your local Service documentation is required for in-guarantee service calls. Force Centre by telephoning: 08705 929929 Customer Care Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Department Force Centre covering your post code area. For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further Fo
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570 - 600 600 Fitting under a counter (kitchen worktop or sink) By removing the machine’s worktop, you can install it under a close fitting sink unit or a pre-existing top, providing the dimensions of the recess correspond to those shown in the picture. IN05 Proceed as follows: Remove the machine’s worktop by unscrewing the two rear retaining screws, pull from the front and slide out the rear slots, lifting the worktop. Insert the machine after adjusting height and levelling with the adjustable
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From the Electrolux Group. The world’s No.1 choice. The Electrolux Group is the world’s largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen, cleaning and outdoor use. More than 55 million Electrolux Group products (such as refrigerators, cookers, vacuum cleaners, chain saws and lawn mowers) are sold each year to a value of approx. 14 billion USD in more than 150 countries around the world. © 0 04/03 Subject to change without notice Electrolux plc 2003
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Instruction book - Part 1 Dishwasher Before use Maintenance Installation
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Contents Safety instructions 2 What to do, when... 8 Service and spare parts 9 Disposal 3 Installation instructions 10 Economical and ecological dishwashing 3 Water supply connections 10 Prior to using for the first time 3 Water outlet hose connection 10 Electrical connection 11 The water softener 3 Setting the water softener 3 Filling with salt 3 Rinse aid 4 Use of detergent 6 Maintenance and cleaning 7 Cleaning the filters 7 Prolonged periods of non-operation 7 Frost precautions 7 Moving the m
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For the disposing of the appliance please take it to a recycling Disposal centre or to your dealer who will, for a small contribution to the costs, dispose it for you. Dispose of the dishwasher packaging material correctly. All packaging materials can be recycled. Plastic parts are marked with standard international abbreviations: >PE< for polyethylene, e.g. sheet wrapping material. Economical and >PS< for polystyrene, e.g. padding material (always CFC- free). ecological dishwashing >POM< for po
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Only use salt specifically designed for use in Rinse aid dishwashers. Rinse aid is automatically added during the last rinse, ensuring All other types of salt not specifically designed for use in thorough rinsing, and spot and streak free drying. The a dishwasher, especially table salt, will damage the water dispenser, which is positioned inside the door, holds about softener. 110 ml of rinse aid, which is sufficient for 16 - 40 dishwashing Only fill with salt just before starting one of the w
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Filling with rinse aid Top up with rinse aid when: 1. The indicator (B) becomes clear, (Rinse aid dispenser type B) 1. Open the container by turning the lid (A) anticlockwise. 2. Fill with rinse aid exactly up to the level indicator marked "max". BR03 BR11 2. Only for dishwasher models with rinse aid indicator light: BR01 BR13 When the rinse aid indicator light on the control panel illuminates (when the machine is switched on). Ensure the lid is closed after every refill. Clean up any rinse
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Use of detergent Detergent tablets Only use detergents specifically designed for use in Detergent tablets of different brands dissolve at different dishwashers. speeds. For this reason some detergent tablets cannot develop their full cleaning power during short programmes. Using no more then the correct amount of detergent Therefore please use normal programmes with prewash when contributes to reducing pollution. using detergent tablets. Prior to the start of a wash programme (not for the "Rinse
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Maintenance and cleaning Clean the external surfaces of the machine and control panel 8. Place the coarse/fine filter in the microfilter and press with a damp soft cloth. If necessary use only neutral together. detergents. Never use abrasive products, scouring pads or 9. Put the filter combination in place and lock by turning the solvent (acetone, trichloroethylene etc....). handle clockwise to the stop. During this process ensure Ensure that the seals around the door, the detergent and rins
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What to do, when... Certain problems are due to the lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved with the help of the instructions given here, without calling out an engineer. ...there are problems when operating the dishwasher The dishwasher will not start or stops during operation. All push buttons are inoperative except for the On/Off push button. Press the On/Off push button to switch the dishwasher off and carry out the following suggested corrective actions. Malfunction Po
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...the wash results are not satisfactory The dishes are not clean The wrong washing programme has been selected. The dishes were arranged in such a way as to stop water reaching all parts of the surface. The baskets must not be overloaded. The spray arms do not rotate freely due to wrong arrangement of the load. The filters in the base of the washing compartment are dirty or incorrectly positioned. Too little or no detergent has been used. Where there are limescales deposits on the d
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Installation instructions Any electrical and/or plumbing work required to install Water outlet hose connection this appliance should be carried out by a qualified The end of the drain hose can be connected in the following electrician and/or plumber or competent person. ways: Remove all packaging before positioning the machine. 1. To the sink outlet spigot, securing it to the underside of the If possible, position the machine next to a water tap and a work surface. This will prevent waste wate
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Electrical connection This appliance must be earthed. The manufacturer declines any responsibility should this safety measure not be observed. The appliance should not be connected to the electrical supply by means of an extension cable. If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for the socket, it must be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted. Important The wires on the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green and Yellow - Earth Blue - Neutral Bro
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152971 08/0 Subject to change without notice 0 01/03
