Electrolux ESF 235 User's Manual
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1. INSTRUCTION BOOK ESF 235 90 Contents For the User Safety information 14 The control panel and programme table Description of the appliance Rinse conditioner dispenser Spray arm Coarse filter Fine filter Detergent dispenser Water softener Water softener plug Loading How to load the dishwasher Instruction for verification tests Using the appliance In the event of a fault 15 16 17 18 19 20 Service 21 Service and spare parts For the Installer Technical data Unpacking Damages Use Building in Protecting the machine against freezing Installation Positioning Water supply Discharge connection Electrical connection Guide to use the instruction book The following symbols will be found in the text to guide you throughout the instructions A gt y Safety information Step by step instructions Hints and tips Environmental information 13 21 22 23 N Safety information Before installing and first using the dishwasher read this instruction booklet carefully including its hints and warnings To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents it is important to ensure that all people using the dishwasher are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features Save these instructions and make sure they remain with the dishwasher if it is moved or sold so that everyone us2. A Electrolux A 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 washing machines vacuum cleaners chain saws and lawn mowers are sold each year to a value of approx USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world 150 55 14 05 09
3. dishwasher Protecting the dishwasher against freezing If the dishwasher is placed in an environment A where the temperature sometimes falls below 0 there is a risk that the small amount of water which remains inside the parts of the dishwasher will freeze and damage it gt gt 1 Turn off the water supply to the dishwasher 2 Remove the water inlet and discharge hoses 3 Select a wash programme start the machine and let the programme run for a short time 4 Make sure that there is coarse grained salt in the salt container for the water softener Gi The appliance is only to be used and stored indoors at normal room temperature The manufacture is not responsible for any frost damage 22 Installation Positioning In its standard version the machine is intended for instal lation on a kitchen sink or worktop To function properly the machine must be fully level Its height can be adjusted with the adjustable feet 8 mm each Water supply The temperature of the water supply should not exceed 65 C and the pressure should be between 50 1000 kPa 0 5 10 bar It is important to have tap or stopcock positioned close to the machine and with easy access Special mixer taps with dishwasher connections are available as well as adaptors for older mixer taps Connect the inlet hose to a tap with a 3 4 pipe thread If necessary use the restrictor 1 2 supplied The inlet hose mu
4. e you purchased the product 14 The control panel and programme table CONSUMPTION Cold water supply Hot water Temp selection Energy Time Energy Time Water rele e le Sle 65 13 0 60 0 19 0 75 0 28 All figures are nominal and vary for example due to temperature variations on the inlet water The figures apply to washing up 5 settings Electrolux 1 4 3 2 1 Temperature selector Door lock 55 Button in Press the handle down and open the door Avoid opening 65 Button out the door while the machine is running If the door is opened and is put standing ajar after a 2 Selector knob completed programme the dishes will dry faster To start the machine turn the selector knob clockwise to the programme start The ON OFF switch is built into the programme selector To isolate the dishwasher from the mains completely unplug it from the wall Wash phase socket aw Ci During the water heating process the timer is e e standing still i 1 wey Rinse phases 3 Cycle sequence lamp 12 While the programme is in progress the operating lamp is lit and it goes out when the programme is ready with heated water 4 Salt indicator lamp The operating lamp indicates when the salt needs to be replenished The lamp may remain lit for one or more programmes after replenishment which is fully normal 15 Description t
5. er is calciferous The indicator light on the control panel is lit when the container requires refilling lt gt 1 Unscrew the filler to the salt container anti clockwise 2 Fill the salt container with water only the first time 3 Fill the container with coarse salt using the funnel supplied 4 Remove the funnel and wipe off any spillage around the filler opening 5 Screw the filler cap back properly in place The water softener is now ready for the first load of dishes Always make sure that there is coarse grained salt in the container which holds about 1 litre which is enough for about 20 30 dishwashing cycles Water softener plug 7 As supplied from the factory the water softener is set for a water hardness of up to 20 dH If your water is harder than this you can increase the capacity of the water sof tener by pulling out the ruber plug at the rear of the dish washer on the right Use only special salt for dishwashing machines ordinary domestic salt can damage the water softener 17 Loading How to load the dishwasher The illustration shows the machine loaded with five stan dard place settings Your own dishes are not likely to be identical to this load but if you follow the advice below we are sure you will be pleased with the results Always place glasses cups and bowls upside down Incline deep dishes soup plates etc so that the water can run off whe
6. erson Technical specifications Capacity 5 place settings accordance EN 50242 Dimensions Height Width Depth 460 mm 450 mm 480 mm Weight Net 17 kg Water pressures Minimum Maximum Water temperature Maximum 50 kPa 0 5 bar 1000 kPa 10 bar 65 C Electrical data Power supply Fuse Heating element Power rating 21 230 V 50 Hz 10A 1200 W 1280 W Unpacking Damages If the dishwasher has been damaged during transport you should immediately notify the company responsible for delivering it Check that the dishwasher is undamaged If you discover any damage faults or that anything is missing you should notify the dealer immediately Never leave packaging material in a place where children may play with it Check that the following accessories are supplied with the dishwasher when you unpack it A funnel for filling salt 1 Elbow for discharge hose 2 Rubber seal 3 Restrictor 1 2 4 Use This dishwasher is designed solely for washing household utensils suitable for washing in a dishwasher Using it for other purposes may damage it and invalidate the guarantee Building in If you want to build the dishwasher into your kitchen furni ture it is important to use our approved build in kit This comes with the correct instructions needed to observe all the relevant regulations You can obtain the build in kit from the same place where you bought the
7. ging can be fatal playthings for small children The dishwasher should be used by adults only Do not let children play with the controls or other parts of it Keep all detergents in safe place out of children s reach Prevent children from sitting swinging or standing on the open door During Use This dishwasher is designed solely for washing house hold utensils suitable for machine washing Using it for other purposes could lead to physical injury or damage to property and invalidate the guarantee Only use detergent specifically designed for use in dishwashers Do not place sharp knives with their points upwards It is much safer to lay them horizontally in the basket Ensure that the door of the dishwasher is always closed when it is not being loaded or unloaded In this way you will avoid anybody tripping over the open door and hurting themselves if the dishwasher is placed under the worktop Avoid opening the door while the dishwasher is running since hot steam may escape f you take any dishes out of the dishwasher before the end of the dishwashing cycle it is extremely important to rinse them thoroughly under running water to remove any remaining detergent Inthe event of flooding or leakage shut off the water supply immediately by closing the stopcock and dis connect the power supply by unplugging the power cord or removing the fuse When removing the electrical plug gr
8. he appliance 1 Rinse conditioner dispenser 7 2 Spray arm 3 Coarse filter 4 Fine filter 5 Detergent dispenser 6 Water softener 7 Water softener plug Description of the appliance Rinse conditioner dispenser 1 Use of a rinse conditioner will result in cleaner and faster drying of the load since it helps water and soil to run off Too much conditioner may result in streakiness too little may cause white spots The dispenser holds about 140 ml This is enough for 40 70 wash cycles depending on the dosage setting When the rinse conditioner level is appro aching the bottom of the scale it is time to refill the dispenser Adjust the dosage setting according to the hard ness if the water Begin with the lowest dosage setting and increase as necessary by turning the arrow clockwise Swivel out the filler trough 2 Fill up with rinse conditioner until the level reaches up to the red mark on the level indicator tube do not overfill 3 Wipe off any spillage carefully to prevent excessive foaming during the next wash programme 4 Close the filler trough afterwards Do not fill the rinse conditioner dispenser with liquid detergent Spray arm 2 It is important to keep all the holes in the spray arm clear A clogged hole can seriously affect washing efficiency If the spray arm needs cleaning unscrew the nut clockwise left hand thread and lift off the spray arm Clear the holes and shake out an
9. ing it through its life can be properly informed on appliance use and safety Installation and servicing All installation and service work done on the product must be carried out by a qualified technician Work performed by persons with inadequate knowledge may adversely affect the satisfactory functioning of the product and may cause personal injury or damage Before any work is carried out on the dishwasher it must be isolated from the electrical supply by un plugging the power cord or removing the fuse e Water connection shall be made via an easily accessible stopcock e The power cord must be plugged into an earthed socket which need to be easily accessible Permanent installation must only be carried out by an authorized electrician e Make sure that the power cord is not nipped or other wise damaged and that the hoses do not get crushed or kinked when moving the dishwasher in connection with installation or cleaning etc e lf the power cord is damaged it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its service agent Our approved build in kit must be used if the dishwasher is to be built into the kitchen furnishings Servicing and possible repairs must be carried out by service company authorized by the supplier Use only spare parts supplied by these Never try to repair the dishwasher yourself Child Safety Remember that the plastic bags included in the packa
10. ip the plug not the lead There is always certain risk of leakages in any machine connected to a water supply no matter what water safety features it may have Therefore it is advisable always to turn off the water supply tap when the machine is not in use Disposal Y packaging All materials used in packaging this appliance are environmentally friendly The various plastics used are identified and can be recycled e PE stands for polyethylene which is used for the bag around the appliance and the bag in which these instructions were supplied e PS stands for polystyrene moulded which is used for the sections of packaging needed to cushion the appliance The cardboard components of the packaging are made from recyclable paper and should be taken to a collection point for recycling old apparatus The symbol the product or on its packaging indicates that this may not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the shop wher
11. n drying Make sure that the dishes do not rest against each other This is particularly important in regard to the cutlery basket nested spoons etc simply cannot be properly washed The water must get at all the soiled surfaces Make sure that cutlery with slender handles and other items do not protrude through the openings in the basket and prevent the spray arm from rotating Never put silver and stainless steel objects together When these metals come into contact with each other a chemical reaction occurs which stains the silver China with a pattern applied on top of the glaze may not be suitable for machine washing as the colours may fade and lose their lustre The same applies to cutlery with wooden or plastic handles Make sure you always buy articles that are dish washer safe Aluminium becomes dull and tarnished when machine washed The machine gets it clean but at the expense of its appearance When washing delicate items select the lower wash temperature Instruction for verification tests Test standard EN 50242 5 place settings According to figure 1 Normal 65 C 15 gram in the dispenser Setting medium Minimum 0 8 bar maximum 10 bar Install according to figure 2 Rated capacity Loading of rack Test program Detergent IEC type B Rinse aid typ 111 Feed water pressure Waste water outlet Not all plastic articles are machine washable If you are in doubt as t
12. o close Is the dishwasher level Never attempt to repair the dishwasher yourself Repairs carried our by unauthorised or inexperienced persons can cause injury or other machine faults This appliance complies with the following E E C directives 73 23 EEC dated 19 02 1973 low voltage directive 89 336 EEC dated 03 05 1989 incl amendment 92 31 EEC directive on electromagnetic compatibility 20 Service Service and spare parts Servicing and possible repairs must be carried out by a service company authorised by the supplier Use only spare parts supplied by these Before calling service use the trouble shooting table In the event of a fault to try to attend to the fault yourself Note that electrical faults shall always be rectified by a certified electrician State the appliance s model designation product and serial numbers according to the data plate affixed to the rear of the dishwasher You can record these details here MODs Purchase Cale Under what circumstances does the fault occur Installation instructions Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber or com petent p
13. o whether your plastic ware can be washed in the machine we suggest you check by washing a single item or else wash them by hand Substances such as ketchup containing strong colouring agents can cause temporary discoloration in the machine Do not place sharp knives with their points upwards It is much safer to lay them hori zontally in the main basket The salt container and rinse aid dispenser shall be filled in accordance with the instruction manual Before conducting the measurements the dishwasher shall be operated for one or two complete cycles using detergent and a clean load 18 Using the appliance 55 365 Starting the programme gt 1 2 Scrape or rinse off solid food remnants Load the dishwasher See the basket and loading For a normal load pour about 1 2 tablespoons of detergent into the detergent dispenser Close the door Select the required temperature Start the dishwasher by turning the programme knob to the start position Check the filters to see whether they need cleaning when the dishwasher has finished the wash 19 In the event of a fault Before calling out an engineer please check through the details below because some faults can be rectified easi ly without the need to call out an engineer If an engineer is called to resolve a problem listed below or to repair a fault caused by incorrect installation or mis use a charge
14. st not be joined onto any form of extension hose If it is too short the entire hose must be replaced with a longer high pressure hose specially designed for the purpose The machine end of this hose can be turned in any direction Loosen the retaining nut turn the hose then retighten the nut Check that the nut and all other connections are tight before the machine is moved into position Use only the inlet hose supplied to the dishwas her do not reuse the old inlet hose Discharge connection Place the discharge hose over the sink as illustrated It must not at any point be higher up than 75 cm over the surface which the dishwasher is standing on If it runs higher operation of the dishwasher might be impaired It is also important to ensure that the inside diameter of the hose is not less than 13 mm at any point If the discharge hose is too long it can easily be cut to the right length lt gt 1 Cut the hose to a suitable length using a sharp knife 2 Fit the elbow supplied onto the end of the hose Electrical connection The dishwasher must be connected to an earthed wall socket which must be easily accessible and protected by a 10 Amp fuse Permanent electrical installation must be carried out by an authorised electrician Before any work is carried out on the machine A it must be isolated from the electric mains supply for example by removing the plug from the wall socket 23
15. will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee The programme will not start Is the door closed properly Have you set the programme control knob properly Is the water tap turned on Is the dishwasher plugged in Has the fuse blown The dishwasher is not filling with water Is the water tap turned on Has your domestic water supply been cut off temporarily Is the water inlet hose kinked or nipped Is the filter inside the inlet hose blocked Is the water pressure too low Water not discharged at end of cycle Did you open the door before the light went out and the programme cycle finished Are the filters clogged Dishes not washed satisfactorily Has anything prevented the spray arm from rotating Are the spray arm holes clogged Were the dishes packed too close together Are the filters clogged Are the filters fitted correctly in place Did you use enough detergent Is the salt container cap properly closed Is the rinse aid dispenser empty Visible lime deposits or white film Is the salt container empty on the dishes Is the rinse aid dispenser adjusted to too low dosage The dishwasher is noisy Are the dishes rattling against each other Is the spray arm knocking against the dishes The dishes are not quite dry and are Is the rinse aid dispenser empty or adjusted to too low dosage not shiny Have the dishes been left too long inside the dishwasher The door is difficult t
16. y food remnants Coarse filter 3 The purpose of the coarse filter is to catch large objects such as toothpicks and pieces of eggshell Make sure that the filter is always clean Lift it out and rinse it under run ning water whenever necessary Fine filter 4 It is just as important to keep this filter clean A dirty or clogged filter will always impair washing efficiency The fine filter can easily be lifted out for cleaning when you have removed the coarse filter Detergent dispenser 5 Consult the instructions on the detergent packet and fill the compartment with the detergent Remember that the instructions usually refer to full size dishwashers for example when using detergent tablets it is sufficient to use just half a tablet Only use detergents specially designed for dishwashers Water softener 6 This dishwasher is equipped with a water softener for hard water therefore shall the rinse aid dispenser be set for a low dosage The lime in hard water causes white deposits to occur on dishes and to the interior of the dishwasher To prevent this the water has to pass through a special container where the hardness is removed Since the water softener uses coarse dishwasher salt you will have to refill the salt container after a certain number of dishwashing cycles A is important to fill the compartment with coarse dishwasher salt before using the machine for the first time if you live in an area where the wat
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