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Dear Customer Please read these user instructions carefully. Above all please observe the safety instructions on the first few pages of these 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!, Important!) are used to highlight instructions that are important for your safety or for the function of the appliance.
Economical and ecological dishwashing Description of the appliance The inside of the appliance Control panel Before use Before using your dishwasher for the first time Setting the water hardness range Filling with special salt The rinse aid Loading cutlery and dishes...
For safety reasons, you should not convert or modify your dishwasher in any way. Before using your dishwasher for the first time Check your dishwasher for any transport damage.
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Always turn off the water tap when your dishwasher is left unattended for any length of time, e.g. when you are away on holiday. Only transport the dishwasher in an upright position. Tipping it upside down during transport could cause salty water to leak into the internal compartment and lead to the formation of rust.
Disposing of packaging and old machines Disposing of the packaging Our dishwashers require effective protective packaging in transit, though we always confine ourselves to what is absolutely necessary. Warning! Packaging parts (e.g. foils, styrene foam) may be dangerous for children and can cause suffocation. You should therefore keep all packaging well away from children.
Description of the appliance The inside of the appliance Water hardness adjustment Levelling spacers Upper basket stop Salt container Large filter Detergent dispenser Control panel Rating plate Rinse aid dispenser 10. Central filter 11. Lower spray arm 12. Upper spray arm 13.
6. Run a "Rinse and Hold" programme. Setting the water hardness range The dishwasher is equipped with a water softener designed to remove minerals and salts from the water supply, which would have a detrimental or adverse effect on the operation of the appliance.
Filling with special salt Caution! The packaging of dishwasher salt and detergents are often very similar. The accidental filling of the salt compartment with detergent would ruin the water softener. Each time you add salt, make sure the carton you have in your hand really is salt.
When this has been done, all that is required is to periodically top up the container with salt. The salt cap has a refill indicator window in the centre. A green float is clearly visible when there is salt inside the container and almost disappears when the salt has finished reminding you to add salt.
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Adjusting the dose The correct dosage of the rinse-aid should be regulated on the basis of the shine and drying results. For this purpose, set the quantity of liquid by means of the six-position selector (C) located on the inside of the filler opening (minimum quantity is position 1, maximum quantity is position 6).
Wooden platters. Items made from synthetic fibres. Attention! When buying new dishes, ensure that they are dishwasher safe. Before placing dishes in the machine, remove any scraps of food, to avoid clogging the filters and consequently reducing the performance. Do not load very small items which can fall through the baskets.
The cutlery basket Long bladed knives stored in an upright position are a potential hazard. Long and/or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives must be positioned horizontally in the upper basket. Take care when loading or unloading sharp items such as knives. Cutlery should be placed in the removable cutlery basket with the handles facing downwards.
The upper basket The upper basket is designed for plates (dessert plates, saucers, dinner plates up to 25 cm in diameter), salad bowls, cups and glasses; these should be arranged as shown in the pictures. Glasses with long stems can be placed upside- down in the cup racks.
Adjusting the height of the upper basket If washing very large plates (over 27 cm and up to 32 cm in diameter) you can load them in the lower basket after moving the upper basket to the higher position. To move to the higher position proceed as follows: 1.
Use of detergent Attention! Only use detergents specifically designed for use in dishwashers. If using powder detergents proceed as follows: 1. Open the dispenser lid by pulling the catch (D). 2. Add the detergent according to the recommended quantity given in the "Washing programmes"...
Using no more than the correct amount of detergent also contributes to reducing pollution. BIO programmes and compact powders On the basis of their chemical composition, dishwasher detergents can be classified into two groups: - conventional, alkaline detergents with caustic components: - low-alkaline compact powders with natural enzymes.
Washing programmes Type of soil Programmes Type of load NORMAL 65° Normal soil. WITH Crockery and cutlery PREWASH NORMAL 65° Light soil. Crockery and cutlery PREWASH BIO 50° Normal soil. WITH Crockery and cutlery PREWASH Light soil. QUICK Crockery and party 50°...
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Cycle description Cold prewash Main wash up to 65°C 1 cold rinse 1 hot rinse Active drying Main wash up to 65°C 1 cold rinse 1 hot rinse Active drying Cold prewash Main wash up to 50°C 1 cold rinse 1 hot rinse Active drying Main wash up to 50°C...
Add the detergent into the dispenser according to the dosage quantity given in the "Washing programmes" chart. Close the detergent dispenser lid. 6. Close the dishwasher door 7. Set the programme Turn programme selector dial clockwise until the programme marker on the knob corresponds with the programme you wish to select on the control panel.
10. Switch off the dishwasher Switch off the dishwasher by pressing the ON/OFF push button. Wait 15/20 minutes before opening the dishwasher’s door; in this way you will avoid burning yourself when removing the dishes and avoid also the damage of the nearby furniture caused by the escape of steam.
Maintenance and cleaning Internal and external cleaning Do not under any circumstances use furniture care products or aggressive cleaners. If necessary, clean the controls only with a soft cloth and clean warm water. The spray arms do not need cleaning. Occasionally check the internal containers, door seal and water inlet for soiling, clean if necessary.
4. Ensure the filter is in its original position, the handle of the drain filters should be pointing towards the front of the appliance. Under no circumstances must the dishwasher be used without filters. MA05 MA20 MA21...
...the machine is noisy ...the door is difficult to close Once you have checked the possible causes listed above, switch on the dishwasher and start a wash programme, if the fault persists contact the Service Force Centre. Possible cause The door has not been properly closed.
...the wash results are not satisfactory Visible lime deposits or white film on the dishes Check that the right level of the water softener is set. Check that there is salt. The dishes are not quite dry The rinse aid has run out or too little is being used. The dishes are not clean The baskets are too full.
Service & Spare Parts In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, contact your local AEG Service Force Centre by telephoning Your call will be automatically routed to the Service Centre covering your post code area.
Guarantee Conditions AEG offer the following guarantee to the first purchaser of this appliance: 1. The guarantee is valid for 12 months commencing when the appliance is handed over to the first retail purchaser, which must be verified by purchase invoice or similar documentation.
European Guarantee If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qualifications: The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product. The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exist in the new country of use for this brand or range of products.
Hints for test centres Before starting any test it is necessary to fill completely with salt the salt container and with rinse aid the rinse aid dispenser. Test standard Reference programme Load Rinse aid selector Detergent dosage Arrangement upper basket EN 50242 - BIO 50°...
Technical data Technical specifications Dimensions Electrical connection Motor rating during wash Power of heating element Overall power Water supply pressure Capacity This appliance complies with the following E.E.C. Directives: - 73/23/CEE of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage Directive) and subsequent modifications; - 89/336/CEE of 03/05/89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive) and subsequent modifications.
Installation and connection instructions 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.
This will prevent deposits of sand or rust clogging the inlet hose. The water pressure must be within the limits given in the technical specifications. Your dishwasher has been built in accordance with the valid regulations governing water-consuming appliances and is equipped with safety devices which prevent used water from flowing back into the drinking water mains.
Extension hoses The necessary extension hoses can be obtained from specialist shops or from your local Service Force Centre. The extension hose must be no longer than 2 metres and its internal diameter must be no smaller than the diameter of the hose provided. Likewise the internal diameter of the couplings used for connection to the waste outlet must be no smaller than the diameter of the drain hose.
Electrical connection f 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 Blue...
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The plug moulded onto the lead incorporates a 13amp BSI362 fuse. Only ASTA or BSI fuses should be used. The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier is lost. The cover/carrier is indicated by the coloured insert at the base of the product. A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained from your local Service Force Centre.
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