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ÖKO_FAVORIT 4270 i Dishwasher User Instructions...
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Dear customer, Please read these user instructions carefully. Above all please observe the safety instructions on the first few pages ofthese 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.
Operating instructions OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Safety instructions The safety features of AEG electrical appliances comply with accepted technical standards and the German Appliance Safety Law. Neverthe- less, as a manufacturer we consider it our obligation to make you aware of the following safety information: Installation, connection and initial use •...
• If the mains cable for the appliance is damaged, it must be replaced with special cable (obtainable from AEG customer service) by an AEG authorised customer service centre. • Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the cable, always pull on the plug.
Operating instructions • Do not sit or stand on the open door, the appliance may tip over. • In the event of a fault, shut off the water supply at the tap, then switch off the appliance and unplug. In the case of a permanent con- nection: pull or unscrew the fuse(s).
Operating instructions Economical and Ecological Dishwashing • Only connect the dishwasher to the hot water supply if your hot water is not electrically heated. • Ensure that the water softener is correctly adjusted. • Do not pre-rinse dishes under running water. •...
Operating instructions Appliance Features and Control Panel Top Spray Nozzle Rubber Seal for Connecting the Water Feed to the Upper Spray Spray Arms Container for Special Salt Container for Rinse Aid Detergent Dispenser Rating Filters plate...
Operating instructions Control panel Function Softener Button Door Handle Indicators Button Control Field Display for the Individual Wash Programme Steps The Control Field comprises the ON/OFF switch and the programme buttons with LED indicators. Softener and Function Button: in addition to the wash program marked, it is also possible to adjust the dishwasher's water softener using the combination of these buttons.
Operating instructions Adjust the water softener To avoid the scale deposits on the dishes and in the dishwasher, the dishes must be washed with soft, i.e. low lime content, water. The dish- washer therefore has a built-in water softener, in which tap water from a hardness of 4 °d (German degree) is softened with the aid of special salt.
Operating instructions increases the hardness setting by 1. 5. Pressing the water softener button (Exception: hardness setting 0 follows hardness setting 9). 6. When the hardness setting is correct, press the ON/OFF switch. The hardness setting is then saved. Filling with Special Salt for the Water Softener Use only special salt for dishwashers.
Operating instructions 7. If you are not going to wash your dishes immediately, you should run the PRE WASH programme. This will wash away salt water that has run out of the container and any grains of salt that have been spilt. Depending on the size of the salt grains, it can take several hours for the salt to dissolve in the water and for the SALT indicator to extin- guish.
Operating instructions 3. Fill with rinse aid, up to the broken line as a maximum; this line corre- sponds to a quantity of approx. 150 ml 4. Replace the lid and tighten by turn- ing clockwise. 5. If rinse aid has been spilt, wipe up with a cloth.
Operating instructions In Daily Use • Is it necessary to refill with special salt or rinse aid? • Load cutlery and dishes into the dishwasher • Fill with dishwasher detergent • Select a wash programme suitable for the cutlery and dishes •...
Operating instructions – To avoid damage to glasses, they must not touch – Do not lay small objects (e.g. lids) in the cutlery rack Loading Cutlery Long, pointed items of cutlery in the cutlery rack are a hazard, particularly to children (see Safety Instructions). To ensure that all items of cutlery are completely washed, you should 1.
Operating instructions Loading Pans, Frying Pans and Large Plates Load large and heavily soiled dishes in the lower rack. To ease the loading of large items at some dishwasher-models the two rows of prongs for the right-hand plate insert can be folded down: 1.
Operating instructions Loading Cups, Glasses and Coffee Services Load small, delicate items and long pointed cutlery in the upper rack. • Arrange items of crockery on the folding cups racks so that they are offset from each other and water can reach all items.
Operating instructions Filling with Detergent Use only dishwasher detergent. Fill with Detergent: – Prior to the start of a wash programme (not for the Pre Wash pro- gramme). The detergent is released into the wash water during the programme. Please observe the manufacturer’s dosing and storage recommenda- tions given on the detergent packaging.
Operating instructions Bio Wash Programmes and Concentrated Detergents Based on their chemical composition, dishwasher detergents can be split into two basic types: – Conventional, alkaline detergents with caustic components – Weak alkaline concentrated detergents with natural enzymes. The use of BIO wash programmes in conjunction with concentrated detergents reduces pollution and is good for your dishes;...
Operating instructions Selecting the Wash Programme (Programme Table) Choose the most suitable wash programme with the aid of this table: Dessert Dishes Dinner Service and Cooking Type of Dishes and Coffee All Dish Types Utensils Service In Addition with non-tem- with perature resist- delicate glasses...
Operating instructions Start the wash programme 1. Check that the dishes and cutlery are loaded into the dishwasher in such a manner that the spray arms are free to rotate. 2. Open the tap fully. 3. Shut the door. 4. Press the ON/OFF button. The ON/OFF button indicator illuminates. 5.
Operating instructions Interrupting the wash programme by opening the door of the dishwasher Hot steam may escape from the appliance when opening the door. There is a risk of scolding! Open the door carefully. 1. Open the door of the dishwasher. The wash programme stops. 2.
Operating instructions Switching Off the Dishwasher Only switch off the dishwasher when END is illuminated on the pro- gramme progress display. 1. Press the ON/OFF button. The ON/OFF button indicator extinguishes. Hot steam may escape from the appliance when opening the door immediately after the end of the programme.
Operating instructions Cleaning the Filter The filters in the base of the washing compartment are to a large extent self-cleaning. Nevertheless the filters should be checked and cleaned from time to time. Dirty filters will degrade the washing result. 1. Open the door, remove the lower rack.
Operating instructions What to do, when ... Try to rectify minor faults on the dishwasher with the aid of the instructions given here. If you call in customer service to resolve one of the malfunctions listed here, or rectify an error made in the operation of the appliance, the customer service engineer’s visit is not free of charge, even during the period of guarantee.
Operating instructions ...problems occur during use of the dishwasher. Malfunction Possible Cause Remedy The door of the dishwasher is Shut the door. not closed properly. Mains plug is not plugged in. Insert mains plug. House fuse is defective. Replace fuse. The programme does Where dishes are to be not start.
Operating instructions The dishes are wet and dull. – Rinse aid was not used. – The rinse aid container is empty. There are streaks, milky spots or a bluish coating on glasses and dishes. – Lower rinse aid dosing. There are dried water drops on the glasses and dishes. –...
Operating instructions Notes for Test Institutes The salt container for the water softener and the rinse aid container must be completely full prior to the test. Test Standard: EN 5O 242 Comparative Programme: Normal BIO 50 °C for full and half load Full Load: 12 place settings incl.
Installation and Connection Instructions INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS Installing the Dishwasher • The dishwasher must be installed on a firm floor and adjusted to ensure that it is stable and level. • To compensate for unevenness in the floor and to match the height of the appliance to that of surrounding units extend the threaded feet by unscrew- ing.
Installation and Connection Instructions • Depending on type, the dishwasher is to be installed as follows: Dishwashers That Can Be Integrated (see installation template supplied) The door of the appliance can be fitted with a wooden furniture door with the following dimensions: Width 587mm 591 –...
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Installation and Connection Instructions • If the dishwasher is installed under- neath a kitchen work surface, the original work surface of the dish- washer is to be removed as follows: – Unscrew the screws (1) from the elbows on the back side. –...
Installation and Connection Instructions Connecting the Dishwasher Water connection The dishwasher is fitted with safety devices that prevent the return of wash water into the drinking water system and comply with the appli- cable plumbing regulations. • The dishwasher can be connected to cold and hot water supplies up to max.
In the case that you wish to hang the drain hose in a wash basin, use a detachable hose elbow. You can obtain this from AEG customer service under spare part number ET 646 069 190. 1. Fit the elbow to the drain hose.
Installation and Connection Instructions Leak Prevention System For protection from damage due to water leaks, the dishwasher is equipped with a leak prevention system, the AQUA CONTROL SYSTEM. In the event of a fault, the safety valve immediately interrupts the sup- ply of water to the appliance and the drain pump switches on.
Installation and Connection Instructions Connections The water inlet and drain hoses, as well as the mains cable must be connected beside the dishwasher because there is no space for them behind the appliance. The example plumbing and electrical installation given below can only be regarded as a recommendation;...
In diesen Ländern gelten die Garantiebedingungen der örtlichen Part- ner. Diese können dort eingesehen werden. Further after-sales service agencies overseas In these countries our AEG agents’ own guarantee conditions are appli- cable. Please obtain further details direct. Autres agences étrangères assurant le service après-vente Dans ces pays, les conditions de garantie des concessionnaires de la région sont valables.