Electrolux BW450 User's Manual
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1. 2 Via a water break to a fixed drain outlet The water break is essential and should be positioned at least 500mm 20 in above floor level to prevent water draining away from the machine at times other than intended The drain stand pipe should have a minimum internal diameter of 38mm 1 in A trap should be provided between the stand pipe and the drain to prevent odours arising into the working area Fig 4 3 into a Universal waste trap which replaces the sink trap Fig 5 INLET WATER CONNECTION The dishwasher can be connected to the hot or cold water supply TT MUST NEVER BE CONNECTED TO A MIXER TAP It should preferably be connected to the cold water supply in order to obtain the best wash results However if you decide to use a hot water connection the temperature must not exceed 70 C 158 F The pressure of the water supply should be between 50 kN m 800 kN m 7 116 Ib in The water inlet hose has a 3 4 B S P female connector at the free end which is fitted at the factory No attempt should be made to remove it in order to replace it with an alternative connector to suit existing fittings as it may not be possible to insert the alternative connector into the hose The tap or stopcock which regulates the supply of water to the machine must be readily accessible to the user and should have a 3 4 B S P male threaded connector on the free end for the inlet hose Do not forget to insert the rubber sealing washe2. 2099 0 dn SEM mew JOH esuM JOY 2 pio 2069 0 dn use ule 150910 usem 91 9818U7 INNVY90Hd GIONINWO934 SON 1135 HSfid 8 11 INNVU9OUd 105 40 334930 IWNVY90d 0 30 eyg pue seuluieJdoJ4gd 8 After the wash When the washing programme has finished the machine will stop but the mains on indicator will remain illuminated You should then switch off the machine and also turn off the water supply stopcock Do not turn off the water before the programme has finished as water is needed for the regeneration of the water softener which takes place during the drying cycle Finally remember to inspect the filters regularly and if necessary rinse them under a tap Note that there may be a small amount of water left in the filter recess SPECIAL PROGRAMMES Rinse and Hold Programmes The rinse and hold programme should be used when you do not have enough articles to justify a complete wash especially useful when the soil on the plates has a strong odour such as sea food After rinsing the dishes can remain in the machine until after the next meal or until there is a reasonably full load NOTE Do not put stainless steel items into your machine on this programme CARE AND CLEANING Before carrying out any cleaning of your machine always mak
3. accordance with the following instructions Any local regulations concerning connections to the electricity and water supplies and drainage must also be complied with LOCATION Your dishwasher can be placed in any suitable position providing the water drain and electrical connections are accessible The machine can be free standing or placed in a recess providing that adequate ventilation is left for air circulation It can be levelled by adjusting the two front feet using a 25mm spanner Wherever this machine is placed is must be possible to disconnect and remove the machine easily should service be required Your dishwasher has fill and drain hoses which can be turned either to the right or to the left Fig 1 to suit your installation requirements Before turning the water supply on ensure that the connections on all hoses are secure to avoid the possibility of flooding 1 Some of the intemal fittings are secured by tape or wire ties these should be removed before operating the machine 2 If this appliance is replacing an old dishwasher which is to be scrapped we would ask your assistance in preventing young children becoming trapped inside your old machine by ensuring the door is removed before disposal 3 Make sure you retain this book and keep it in a safe place for future reference CONNECTING TO THE MAINS Before you use your dishwasher check that the voltage shown on the data plate conforms with your mains suppl
4. be adjusted Your local Water Authority should be able to advise you on water conditions in your area To adjust the softener See figure 9 a remove the water softener cap b pull out the plastic bars A white and B red Figure 9 replace the plastic bars in the opposite locations The white bar A is initially mounted on the left hand side of the water softener We suggest ihat you carry out this operation during installation of the machine or before salt refilling fig 9 5 7 1 Scrape plates clean of large pieces of waste food bones etc 2 Loading The dish racks should be pulled forward gently on their wheels to make the racks more accessible for loading Typical loadings for each of the racks are shown in the illustrations on Page 10 The upper dish rack is for cups saucers glassware small plates and bowls etc Cups glasses and bowls should be placed upside down The rack has a flap which is used for loading the cups The lower dish rack is for large plates dishes saucepans etc The cutlery basket is located in the front row as shown in the illustration on page 10 Cutlery basket When putting cutlery into the basket the items should be placed with their handles downmost Make sure that spoons and forks do not rest together and thus prevent the water jets from reaching all soiled surfaces Also make sure that slender items cannot protrude through the openings in the bottom of the basket and foul the
5. washing bulky items or saucepans in the lower dish rack the upper spray arm can be reversed see item 15 12 Detergent Dispenser The detergent dispenser has a spring loaded flap which can be opened by gently pushing the release button Once it is released the flap will spring completely open To reset simply close the flap The flap will now be held in the closed position At the appropriate time during the wash cycle the flap will be automatically released to uncover the detergent which is then washed into the machine The quantity of detergent to be loaded depends on the degree of soiling and the type of load you are washing On average we recommend 2 tablespoons 15 grams if you have to wash normally soiled dishes and up to 3 tablespoons 20 grams for heavily soiled dishes Place the appropriate amount of detergent into the dispenser and then close the lid Liquid detergent can also be used in the dispenser read manufacturer s instructions carefully However under no circumstances should normal washing up liquid be used 13 Rinse aid dispenser Rinse aid is a liquid agent which reduces the surface tension of the water so that it readily runs off of the articles being rinsed instead of forming droplets which could leave white spots or streaks after drying The rinse aid dispenser automatically injects the rinse aid into the machine during the final rinse 14 Rinse aid level indicator The indicator is situated on the left hand s
6. 6 Cardiff 0222 460131 Newton Abbot 0626 65909 Oxford 0993 704411 Portsmouth 0705 667411 Tonbridge 0732 357722 LONDON amp EASTERN DIVISION Electrolux Service Limberline Road Hilsea PORTSMOUTH 5JJ Canvey sland 0268 694144 London North 01443 3464 London South 01 658 6069 London West 01 965 9699 Norwich 0603 667017 This appliance conforms with the requirements of In accordance with its policy of progressive produci design EEC Directive No 82 499 relating to radio interference the Company reserves the righi alter specifications 1750 4 ect rol LI X Electrolux Lid 10 89 Issue 4 ELECTROLUX LTD LUTON BEDS LU4 9QQ Publication No 8220054
7. DISHWASHER BW450 Electrolux 0 HOME LAUNDRY IT IS MOST IMPORTANT THAT THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK SHOULD BE RETAINED WITH THE APPLIANCE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE SHOULD THE APPLIANCE BE SOLD OR TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER OWNER OR SHOULD YOU MOVE HOUSE AND LEAVE THE APPLIANCE ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE BOOK IS SUPPLIED WITH THE APPLIANCE IN ORDER THAT THE NEW OWNER CAN BE ACQUAINTED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE RELEVANT WARNINGS PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE READ THE WHOLE INSTRUCTION BOOK BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE AND THAT YOU FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDATIONS GIVEN THESE WARNINGS ARE PROVIDED IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY YOU MUST READ THEM CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE APPLIANCE Unplug the appliance and turn off the water after use Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician This appliance is designed to be operated by adults Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product This product should be serviced by an authorised Electrolux Service Centre and only genuine Electrolux spare parts should be used tis dangerous to alter the specification or modify the product in any way must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable Electrol
8. d these are automatically regenerated during the last part of each wash cycle using regeneration salt Thus the water softener is ready to do its job again during the next wash 21 Water softener adjuster As the hardness of water varies throughout the country the amount of regeneration the softener requires will also vary This can be adjusted to suit most water conditions to be found in Britain The adjuster is situated inside the salt container see page 14 for details PREPARING YOUR DISHWASHER Before using your new dishwasher for the first time you must A Fill and adjust the rinse aid dispenser B Fill the salt container for the water softener and adjust the softener Filling the rinse aid dispenser It is preferable to use rinse aid and detergent of the same make so that they are compatible with one another Electrolux have tested and recommend SUN rinse aid and detergent free samples of which are supplied with every machine To fill the rinse aid container open the lid on the rinse aid dispenser by pressing the catch Pour the rinse aid liquid into the funnel and then close the lid The level of rinse aid can be checked through the level indicator Adjusting the dispenser The amount of rinse aid dispensed can be varied to suit the differing water supplies Start with the adjuster set to position 1 The results achieved will show you whether adjustment is necessary If white spots are evident after the wash has been comple
9. e coloured markings identifying the terminals in the plug proceed as follows Connect GREEN and YELLOW coloured wire to the plug terminal marked letter E or earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow Connect the BROWN coloured wire to the plug terminal marked letter L or coloured red Connect the BLUE coloured wire to the plug terminal marked letter N or coloured black AS A GENERAL GUIDE TO FITTING ANY PLUG Ensure the lengths of wire inside the plug are prepared correctly Connections should be firmly made after all conductor strands are entered into the terminal posts When preparing the cable ends take care not to damage the outer sheath or the insulation surrounding the inner conductors Tighten all screws Replace the top cover of the plug and secure RECOMMENDED DRAINAGE CONNECTIONS You must abide by any Local Authority Byelaws regarding drainage and if you live in Multi Storey building we strongly recommend that you seek advice as special arrangements may be required WATER AND DRAIN CONNECTIONS OUTLET HOSE AND DRAIN Alternative methods of discharging to the drains are as follows Directly into a sink by fitting the hose former supplied to the end of the hose in order to make it hooked see Fig 3 Hang the hooked end of the hose over the edge of the sink making sure that the sink plug has first been removed The top of the hook should not be higher than 1000mm 40 in above the floor
10. e sure that the power supply is turned off at the wall socket and the stop cock is closed Your machine will be kept in good condition if you carry out the following recommendations 1 Check the detergent dispenser wipe away any powder deposits and dry the compartments thoroughly 2 Wipe over the outside of your machine with a damp cloth only Do not use any other form of cleaning such as metal polish otherwise vou may damage the surface 3 Clean the front edge particularly around the hinges and the door gasket with a damp cloth periodically 4 Wipe around the outer edges of the inner door panel occasionally with a damp cloth ADDITIONAL FEATURES Adjusting the worktop The worktop can be adjusted either forwards or backwards up to 25mm to enable it to be aligned with kitchen furniture Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the two securing screws from the front of the worktop as shown if Figure 10 Adjust the worktop to the required position then replace the securing screws Installing under a work surface Your dishwasher can be installed under a work surface or under a sink To do this you will need to a remove the worktop from the machine by unscrewing the two securing screws as explained above b push the worktop towards the rear of the machine as far as possible then lift it out of position c the cabinet should be secured to the underside of the work surface using screws through the h
11. ed filters reduce the wash efficiency of the machine The filter assembly consists of two small cone shaped filters 18 and 19 one fitting within the other both being housed in the large filter Figure 7 We recommend that you inspect the two small filters 18 and 19 after each wash cycle removing any food scraps that you might detect The two cone shaped filters are removed together simply by lifting them up To remove the inner filter 19 squeeze together the two small plastic tongues sticking out from the bottom of the outer filter 18 To replace them push them back together until you feel them click The large fine mesh filter 17 should be cleaned from time to time on average once every two months Remember to clean both sides of this filter using a suitable brush To remove the large filter take off the lower spray arm as described above Tum the upper ring of the filter in an anti clockwise direction and lift out of position CE Figure 8 To replace the filter reverse the above procedure Make sure that the outer rim fits correctly in its housing at the bottom of the machine THE DISHWASHER SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED WITHOUT ALL FILTERS BEING CORRECTLY INSTALLED 20 Water Softener To prevent the build up of white deposits on dishes and glasses which could occur where hardness is present in the water your dishwasher incorporates its own water softener This softener uses special resins to remove the hardness an
12. emoved and wiped dry Any stains that are produced for example by hard water can usually be removed by rubbing the articles with a non abrasive metal cleaning paste Warning DISHWASHER DETERGENTS ARE DANGEROUS If anyone has swallowed dishwasher detergent give them 1 2 glasses of milk or water to drink immediately Do not try to make them vomit Then call a doctor or hospital If anyone gets dishwasher detergent in their eyes bathe them immediately with plenty of water Make sure that dishwasher detergent is kept out of the reach of children AT s T In the event of your machine developing a fault you should quickly run through this check list before calling your local Electrolux Service Centre If your wash is not satisfactory 1 Check that the crockery or cutlery has been property loaded 2 Check that the spray arms or holes in the arms have not become obstructed or blocked 3 Check that the filter is clean 4 Check that the programme selected was the correct one 5 Check that the correct amount of detergent was used 6 If white spots are evident on articles after washing check that the rinse aid container is not empty if it still contains rinse aid move the adjuster to a higher setting Note Spots may appear on glass where it has dried in contact with the basket 7 If a white film develops on plates etc and on the dishwasher interior check whether the water softener requires additio
13. her detergents If anyone has swallowed detergent give them 1 2 glasses of milk or water to drink immediately Do not try to make them vomit Call a doctor or hospital If anyone gets dishwasher detergent in their eyes bathe them immediately with plenty of water When disposing of your old dishwasher please remove the door catch to avoid accidents with children or animals being trapped Allow clearance for air circulation around the machine It is recommended that you always use one brand of rinse aid solution only If rinse aid solutions are mixed a chemical reaction can result which will adversely affect your dishwasher Warnings amp Specific Notes Installation Location Connecting to the Mains As a general guide to fitting any plug Recommended drainage connections Water amp drain connections Outlet hose amp drain Inlet water connection Specifications Getting to know your dishwasher Preparing your dishwasher Filling the salt container for the water softener Adjusting the softener Using your dishwasher Special programmes Care and cleaning Additional features Adjusting the worktop Installing under a work surface Fitting a decor panel Useful information What to do and when Guarantee Service Centres N conn 14 14 15 17 17 18 18 18 19 20 21 22 23 In order that your new dishwasher will operate correctly and give you the best possible results it must be installed in
14. ide of the detergent dispenser and is marked MIN and MAX The pointer indicates how much rinse aid is in the dispenser 15 and 16 Spray arms Water is pumped at high pressure through holes in these arms to spray over the dirty dishes It is the spraying that is the mechanical action in the washing process The spray also causes the arms to rotate so that all parts of the wash chamber are covered It is important therefore that the holes are kept clear by regularly removing the arms from the wash chamber and rinsing them under a tap If a small load of bulky items or saucepans and dishes are to be washed these can be placed in the lower dish rack The upper spray arm 15 should then be reversed see Figure 6 To do this unhook the upper spray arm from the central support and refit it in a reverse position i e with the holes on the bottom The reason for reversing the spray arm is that the wash efficiency is improved because the bottom basket is being sprayed by both arms No wash action will take place in the upper basket while using the spray arm in the reversed position When the wash is complete remember to replace the upper spray arm to its onginal position i e with the holes facing uppermost To remove the lower spray arm 16 simply press the two securing catches together and lift the arm out of position 17 18 and 19 Filters Particles of food washed off the plates and dishes etc are trapped by the filters Block
15. ique and handpainted china or porcelain Because these delicate materials can be bleached or discoloured even by hand washing we do not recommend that these articles are machine washed Aluminium If tarnishing has taken place in previous washes remove bright aluminium articles before the final rinse cycle Simply stop the machine Remove the articles and then restart the machine To remove tarnish from an aluminium pan boil water with a little vinegar added in the pan Rinse and dry the pan Do not wash coloured aluminium articles in your machine Ceramic glazes Some glazes will not withstand machine washing temperatures and a trial wash is recommended on a less important piece Glass Wash glasses on gentle wash programme at 55 C Cut glass glasses with coloured decorations and lead crystal are not suitable for machine dishwashing Stainless Steel Although cutlery manufactured from stainless steel is generally considered stain proof it is possible if washed in contact with silverware for an action to be set up resulting in corrosion of the stainless steel This is why we recommend that stainless steel cutlery and silver cutlery be placed in different sections of the cutlery basket so that they do not come in contact with each other As stainless steel can become pitted if left too long in contact with moisture cutlery should not be subjected to the rinse and hold cycle When the dishwasher has completed its cycle cutlery should be r
16. n Check that the drainage hose ts not kinked Check that the filter is not clogged This Guarantee is offered to you as an extra benefit and does not affect your legal rights Electrolux products are carefully designed manufactured tested and inspected and in consequence we undertake to replace or repair any part found to be defective in material or workmanship within one year of delivery to the original purchaser free of charge ADDITIONALLY DURING THE SUBSEQUENT FOUR YEARS ANY DEFECTIVE PARTS WILL BE REPLACED FREE LABOUR COSTS ONLY BEING CHARGEABLE NN igd out by an ne modification of the appliance Ne The Company does not accept liability for defects Trom neglect misuse or accident Blockages in filters and wa erways are also excluded from this guarantee Proof of the date of purchase will be required before free service under guarantee is provided Addresses and telephone numbers for service requests are listed on page 23 NORTHERN DIVISION Electrolux Service Box 19 Altham Lane Altham ACCRINGTON BB5 5XX Aberdeen 0224 696569 Altham 0282 7462 4 Belfast 0232 746591 Birmingham 021 358 7076 5051 Edinburgh 031 557 8383 Gateshead 091 493 2025 Glasgow 041 647 4381 Leeds 0532 608511 Leicester 0533 515131 Liverpool 051 254 1724 SOUTHERN DIVISION Electrolux Service Limberline Road Hilsea PORTSMOUTH 5JJ Brighton 0273 694341 Bristol 0272 21187
17. nal salt If the salt container is full increase the setting of the softener adjuster 8 Check that the programme has been completed 9 Check that the drain hose is not blocked What to do when a fault occurs Machine does not start Note the machine does not start immediately therefore wait 1 2 minutes before going through the following procedure Check that The mains switch is on If the indicator light does not illuminate check your plug and fuse 2 Electricity is reaching your wall socket by plugging in another appliance 3 The water supply is turned on 4 The door is properly closed If all the above points are in order there is a fault in the machine and you should switch off both the wall socket and the machine The door may be opened and the dishes removed Noise This dishwasher is one of the quietest on the market If excessive noise occurs check that the dishes inside are not knocking against each other or that the top spray arm is not knocking against large plates in the lower dish rack Water does not enter the machine although water and electricity are turned on Check that the inlet hose is properly located in the recess at the bottom rear of the machine and that it is not kinked Water enters the machine and continues to flow out resulting in the machine failing to start Check that your drainage hose is raised to the correct height no less than 500mm 20in above the floor The machine will not drai
18. oles from which screws were removed in a The worktop should be left off to enable adequate ventilation The dimensions required for installing your dishwasher under the work surface are shown in Figure 11 Fitting a decor panel Model BW450 is supplied in white with a decor frame around the main door and lower panel see Fig 12 To fit the panel proceed as follows 1 Remove the 3 screws on each side and four screws on the lower edge of the door 2 Remove the decor panel 3 Cover this panel with a sheet of laminated plastic so that it co ordinates with your kitchen 4 Replace the decor panel and replace the screws in the frame The laminated covering sheet should have the following measurements Width 436mm Height 592mm Max Thickness mm USEFUL INFORMATION Generally speaking crockery and cutlery which can normally be washed by hand can also be washed in the machine although pans casserole dishes etc which have food bumt on cannot always be expected to be completely clean Some materials are not suitable for machine washing or require spec al treatment therefore to avoid any disappointment we suggest the following information is carefully studied Plastic ware Some plastics are suitable for washing in the high water temperature obtained in the machine but others may warp and discolour If there is any doubt we suggest that one small item from the set is washed initially to check the results Ant
19. our local Electrolux Service Centre Always insist on genuine Electrolux spare parts gt Do not use your dishwasher for any purpose other than the washing and drying of crockery cutlery and cooking implements This appliance should not be connected to a mixer tap The connector at the free end of the inlet hose should not be removed or replaced with an alternative connector The water connection should be arranged so that when in use it does not interfere with the normal domestic supply Do not place any electrical appliance such as a food mixer or carving knife in your dishwasher If you should do this do not use the appliance before it is tested by an electrician When replacing the upper rack do not forget to relocate the stops Heavy items such as large plates and dishes should be placed in the lower dish rack The filters should be checked for clogging after each wash They must always be replaced in the correct position after cleaning The dishracks should be pulled forward gently on their wheels for loading Do not use ordinary washing up liquids or powders as they prevent the pumps and spray arms from operating properly Before operating ensure that the drain outlet hose is connected into a drain standpipe or hooked over the sink and that the water is turned on at the stopcock When cleaning your machine always make sure that the power supply is turned off at the wall socket and the stopcock is closed Do not swallow dishwas
20. r before connecting If any other type of water connection is made it must be suitable for use with high pressure water and capable of being readily turned on and off by the user The water connection should be arranged so that when in use it does not interfere with the normal domestic supply SPECIFICATIONS Model BW 450 Height 850mm 33 1 2 Width 450mm 17 77 Depth Door Closed 600mm 23 5 8 Door Open 1 155mm 45 1 2 Weight 51 kg 112 Ibs Electricity supply Fuse Requirements 220 240V 50Hz a c 13 amp in 13 amp fused plug otherwise 15 amp Socket outlet 3 pin 13 or 15 amp earthed Electrical Loading heater 2570 watts wash 200 watts discharge pump 70 watts Maximum connected load 2840 watts Water Supply Cold water preferred Recommended pressure 50 to 800 kNim Water Temperature Control Capacity 7 116 Ib in thermostat 45 C 55 C 65 C Up to 8 LE C place settings GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DISHWASHER This section is designed to help you become familiar with the various features of your new dishwasher 1 Mains on off button Push the on off button in to operate the machine The mains on indicator lamp 2 will illuminate when the machine is switched on To stop the machine push the button in and release it 2 Mains on indicator lamp When the machine ts switched off the indicator lamp will go out 3 Wash temperature pushbuttons These pushbuttons are used in conjunction with the p
21. r into the drain standpipe and that the water is turned on at the stopcock Select the programme required and push in the mains on off button The mains indicator lamp will illuminate PepiAoud si aseyd Zup ou aluue1801d sty jo 559111045 y 0 ang Anduoid Way esn eJ jeu os sjod jdaoxa A12 2019 pue 59550 8 seusip pejios jo peor ny e gz xoadde eum 0 e YSEM 01 8 e SI 51 930N ysemaid ou enues Aep y J93e aq peo Sausip y 8 pue dn 8utKap 5 POO jua aJd asuu Z 86 0 dn usew 1182019 payios 4811 Sup JOH asul jou esui4 PjO 065 0 dn usew pue 8 59550 seusip JOH 8 i Aann pue 00 3SUL JOY esuu PO T ysemaid ou uouo 3 266 0 dn usew 92020 palos Anus Sde15s POO 0 jeuuou e ym pue sued 500 1949019 PAIIOS 506425 POO jo Ayquenb Aranno pue sued sjod 1842042 AjeuuoN pue sued syod 9 useMiedns K492040 pallos Bu p ate JOH JOY PJO9 06558 0 dn use ysemaid USEM EUHON BUIASD JOH LOU T esuu POD
22. refilling indicator When this lamp illuminates the water softener needs refilling with salt 0 1 gt 4 Tul 7 Programme chart The programmes are listed on the control panel of your dishwasher They correspond with the programme selector dial and are explained in more detail on page 16 under Programme and Sequence Chart 8 Upper dish rack The upper dish rack is for cups glassware small plates bowls and the like It has two sets of wheels which enable it to be placed in the dishwasher in one of two alternative positions depending on the articles to be washed To remove the upper dishrack remove the stops 11 by pulling the bottom towards you and then lifting off and then remove the dish rack When replacing the dish rack don t forget to refit the stops The rack is fitted with a flap which is used for holding cups 9 Lower dish rack The lower dish rack is for heavier items such as large plates and dishes The removable cutlery basket 10 is located in the front row as shown in the illustration on page 10 or it can be completely removed to make room for large items such as saucepans When placing cutlery in the cutlery basket do not mix silver and stainless steel items in the same section Always place items of cutlery with the handles downmost See that spoons do not rest together and that slender items cannot protrude through the openings in the bottom and sides of the basket to foul the spray arms If
23. rogramme selector dial Simply select the required programme push in the appropriate button and the machine will heat up to the appropriate temperature If no buttons are selected the water will normally heat up to 65 C 4 Door handle To open the door grip the handle firmly and pull outwards To close the door simply push the door firmly until it engages Do not use excessive force as you may damage the dishwasher 5 Programme selector dial The programme selector dial is marked with letters corresponding to the programmes on the control panel These programmes are explained in more detail on page 16 Programmes and Sequence Chart When selecting a programme you should turn the programme selector dial clockwise until the letter you require coincides exactly with the white pointer immediately above the dial Never attempt to turn the programme selector dial in an anti clockwise direction 5a Programme indicator The programme selector dial also has a black spot on it This spot points to the symbols on the fascia panel around the outside of the dial indicating the stage that the programme has reached The black line on the fascia panel indicates that the end of the Quickwash programme has been reached The symbols are explained below PREWASH MAIN WASH me COLD RINSE HOT RINSE HOT AIR DRYING MW RINSE AND HOLD iis QUICK WASH m Do not use the black spot to select a programme always use the letters 6 Salt
24. spray arms Also never mix silver and stainless steel items in the same section of the basket see page 20 3 Detergent What Type You should only use a detergent specially designed for dishwashers Never use ordinary washing up liquids or powders as they do not contain the correct ingredients for machine washing and the considerable lather which would be produced would prevent the pumps and spray arms from operating properly For best results Electrolux recommend SUN which has been specially formulated for use in domestic dishwashers How Much At first you should follow the instructions given on the packet and as you gain experience you can vary the amount to suit your need in terms of the type of load and degree of soiling at any one time 4 Filling the Detergent Dispenser Open the flap of the detergent dispenser and put the required amount into the dispenser Close flap after filling dispenser 5 Check rinse aid Check thai there is sufficient quantity of rinse aid Do not forget after examining articles from the first few washes to adjust theO rinse aid dispenser if necessary Remember too that it should be filled once the correct setting has been found Always keep a spare quantity of detergent rinse aid and regeneration salt to hand 6 Check salt Make sure that the salt container has been filled see page 14 7 Final preparations Close the door and check that the drain outlet hose is either hooked over the sink o
25. ted and the articles have dried the dispenser will need to be altered To do this simply turn the adjuster knob one point at a time to a higher setting Continue in this way until satisfactory results are obtained Remember the rinse aid container should always be refilled before it is completely empty FILLING THE SALT CONTAINER FOR THE WATER SOFTENER Remove the lower dish rack to give access to the salt container filler cap Having removed the cap place a funnel over the opening and pour in about ikg 2 1b of water softener granular or regeneration salt This is available from larger hardware shops or builders merchants Do not use domestic salt as this contains trace elements which could affect the efficiency of the softener Fill the container with water this operation should be carried out during the first salt filling only After filling always wipe away any excess salt from around the top of the container so that the cap can be replaced and screwed down securely The salt will only need to be refilled periodically The indicator lamp on the fascia panel will remind you when the water softener needs refilling After carrying out salt refilling and topping up operations you should carry out the Rinse and Hold programme immediately This will prevent salt granules from lying on the bottom of your machine for any length of time ADJUSTING THE SOFTENER If you live in an area with particularly hard water the water softener should
26. ux dishwashers are designed io be used for washing normal household utensils Items that are contaminated by petrol paint steel or iron debris corrosive acidic or alkaline chemicals are not to be washed in a dishwasher When finishing loading or unloading close the door as an open door can be a hazard If your house is fitted with a water softening unit it is not necessary to add salt to the water softening unit in the dishwasher Do rot put in your dishwasher cutlery with wooden or horn handles or glued parts bronze cutlery saucepans with wooden handles unless they are sold as dishwasher proof aluminium ware crystal ware leaded glass plastic articles unless sold as dishwasher proof antique china or fine decorated china unless sold as dishwasher proof Always check with the manufacturer of the item if in any doubt A chemical reaction can occur between silver cutlery and stainless steel cutlery As a precaution do not wash together Under no circumstances should you open the door whilst the appliance 15 in operation Built in dishwashers only The appliance must be secured to the underside of the kitchen worksurface using the bracket over the door opening Failure to do this could result in an unstable appliance which may Cause damage or injury Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or more serious malfunctioning Refer to y
27. y The mains lead of the dishwasher is fitted with a non rewireable moulded on 13 amp plug containing a 13 amp fuse In the event of the fuse requiring replacement the fuse cover carrier should be removed using a small screw driver to lever it out The old fuse should be replaced by a 13 amp ASTA approved BS1362 fuse and the fuse cover carrier must be refitted before the plug is used again The fuse cover carrier must be of the same colour as that of the coloured insert in the base of the plug Under no circumstances must the plug be used without a correct fuse cover carrier fitted If the plug supplied on the mains lead is not suitable for the socket outlet in your home it should be cut off and disposed of safely or destroyed to avoid any possible shock hazard resulting from the plug being inserted into a 13 amp socket elsewhere in the house suitable replacement plug should be fitted as in Fig 2 If a 13 amp plug and socket are not used the circuit supplying the dishwasher should contain a 15 amp fuse However we recommend that this operation be carried out by a member of the Electrolux Service Organisation or a qualified electrician GREEN amp WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead of this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code GREEN and YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with th
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