14. ELECTROLUX / AEG MAJOR APPLIANCES - WARRANTY CONDITIONS..25 FOR PERFECT RESULTS Thank you for choosing this AEG product. We have created it to give you impeccable performance for many years, with innovative technologies that help make life simpler features you might not find on ordinary appliances. Please spend a few minutes reading to get the very best from it.
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ENGLISH manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damages that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference. 1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 •...
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by • the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Put the cutlery in the cutlery basket with the sharp •...
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ENGLISH • Do not pull the mains cable to • Dishwasher detergents are disconnect the appliance. Always pull dangerous. Follow the safety the mains plug. instructions on the detergent • This appliance complies with the packaging. E.E.C. Directives. • Do not drink and play with the water •...
ENGLISH 4. CONTROL PANEL On/off button Option touch button Program touch button Indicators Start touch button Programme indicators Display Delay touch button 4.1 Indicators Indicator Description Salt indicator. It is on when the salt container needs refilling. It is always off while the programme operates.
Indicator Description XtraHygiene indicator. 5. PROGRAMMES The order of the programmes in the table may not reflect their sequence on the control panel. Programme Degree of soil Programme phases Options Type of load • Normal soil • Prewash • XtraHygiene •...
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ENGLISH Programme Degree of soil Programme phases Options Type of load • All • Prewash • No load • Self-cleaning 1) This programme offers the most efficient use of water and energy consumption for crockery and cut- lery with normal soil. This is the standard programme for test institutes. 2) The appliance senses the degree of soil and the quantity of items in the baskets.
Water Energy Duration Programme (kWh) (min) 0.86 60 - 70 1) The pressure and the temperature of the water, the variations of the mains supply, the options and the quantity of dishes can change the values. 5.2 Information for test...
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ENGLISH Softening hard water increases the consumption of water and energy as well as the programme duration. The higher the level of water softener, the higher the consumption and the longer the duration. Water hardness German de- French degrees mmol / l Clarke de- Water softener lev- grees (°dH)
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If standard detergent or multi-tablets without rinse aid are used, activate the notification to keep the rinse aid refill indicator active. How to deactivate the rinse aid empty notification Make sure the appliance is in user mode. 1. Press Start.
ENGLISH 2. Press Option to change the setting. 3. Press on/off to confirm the setting. 7. OPTIONS Activating XtraDry deactivates TimeSaver Desired options must be and vice versa. activated every time before you start a programme. How to activate XtraDry It is not possible to activate or deactivate options while a Press Option until the indicator...
8. BEFORE FIRST USE 1. Make sure that the current level of the water softener agrees with the hardness of the water supply. If not, adjust the level of the water softener. 2. Fill the salt container. 3. Fill the rinse aid dispenser.
ENGLISH 8.2 How to fill the rinse aid CAUTION! dispenser Only use rinse aid designed specifically for dishwashers. 1. Open the lid (C). 2. Fill the dispenser (B) until the rinse aid reaches the marking ''MAX''. 3. Remove the spilled rinse aid with an absorbent cloth to prevent excessive foam formation.
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2. Carefully place items in the basket or 3. If the programme has a prewash remove them (refer to Basket phase, put a small quantity of loading leaflet). detergent on the inner part of the 3. Lower the basket by connecting the appliance door.
ENGLISH All buttons are inactive except for the If the door is opened for on/off button. more than 30 seconds 1. Press the on/off button or wait for during the drying phase, the the Auto Off function to running programme ends. It automatically deactivate the does not happen if the door appliance.
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• In areas with hard and very hard • Remove large food residues from water, we recommend to use basic dishes. dishwasher detergent (powder, gel, • Soak cookware with burnt-on food tablets containing no additional before washing it in the appliance.
ENGLISH 11. CARE AND CLEANING WARNING! Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the main socket. Make sure that the Comfort Lift basket is empty and locked in the raised position. 2. Remove the filter (C) out of filter (B). 3.
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3. Wash the spray arm under running 7. Reassemble the filters (B) and (C). water. Use a thin pointed tool, e.g. a 8. Put back the filter (B) in the flat filter toothpick, to remove particles of soil from the holes.
ENGLISH 11.4 Internal cleaning • Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, sharp tools, • Carefully clean the appliance, strong chemicals, scourer or solvents. including the rubber gasket of the • Using short-duration programmes door, with a soft damp cloth. regularly can cause grease and •...
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Problem and alarm code Possible cause and solution The appliance does not • Make sure that the sink spigot is not clogged. drain the water. • Make sure that the filter in the outlet hose is not clog- ged.
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ENGLISH 12.1 The washing and drying results are not satisfactory Problem Possible cause and solution Poor washing results. • Refer to "Daily use", "Hints and tips" and the basket loading leaflet. • Use more intensive washing programmes. • Clean spray arm jets and filter. Refer to "Care and Cleaning".
Problem Possible cause and solution There are residues of deter- • The detergent tablet was stuck in the dispenser and gent in the dispenser at the therefore was not completely washed away by water. end of the programme. • Water cannot wash away the detergent from the dis- penser.
1) Refer to the rating plate for other values. 2) If the hot water comes from alternative source of energy (e.g. solar panels), use the hot water supply to decrease energy consumption. 14. ELECTROLUX / AEG MAJOR APPLIANCES - WARRANTY CONDITIONS For domestic use only.
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• Model and serial number of the appliance • Clear and concise details of the fault Customer Care For general enquiries or information regarding Electrolux / AEG appliances contact: Customer Care Department Electrolux South Africa (Pty) Ltd. P.O. Box 50 Paarden Eiland, 7420...
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Telephone 00800 222 825 E-mail service@electrolux.co.za Website www.electrolux.co.za www.aeg.co.za 15. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS appliances marked with the symbol Recycle materials with the symbol with the household waste. Return the Put the packaging in relevant containers product to your local recycling facility or to recycle it.