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FAVORIT 40740

Dishwasher

User Instructions

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Page 1: ...FAVORIT 40740 Dishwasher User Instructions ...

Page 2: ...r numbered instruction steps lead you step by step through the operation of the appliance 3 Next to this symbol you receive additional information and practical tips on using the appliance 2 Tips and instructions for the economical and environmentally conscious use of the appliance are marked with a clover leaf In the event of a malfunction these operating instructions contain information on how t...

Page 3: ...se 15 Loading Cutlery and Dishes 16 Loading Cutlery 17 Loading Pans Frying Pans and Large Plates 18 Loading Cups Glasses and Coffee Services 20 Adjusting the Height of the Upper Basket 21 Filling with Detergent 22 Use of 3 in 1 Combi Detergent Tablets 23 Concentrated Detergent 24 Detergent tablets 24 Selecting the Wash Programme Programme Table 25 Start the wash programme 26 Interrupting or ending...

Page 4: ... for Test Institutes 33 Installation and Connection Instructions 34 Installing the Dishwasher 34 Built Under Dishwasher 34 Free Standing Appliances 34 Connecting the Dishwasher 36 Water Connection 36 Permitted water pressure 36 Connect the inlet hose 36 Water drain 38 Leak Prevention System 39 Electrical Connection 40 Connections 41 Guarantee Conditions 42 Service and Spare parts 43 ...

Page 5: ... on the rating plate For information on how to correctly install and connect up your dish washer please read the Installation section Adaptors connectors and extension cables must not be used Child Safety This appliance is designed to be operated by adults Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product Keep all packaging away from children Keep all detergents i...

Page 6: ...Long and or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives must be positioned horizontally in the upper basket When finished loading or unloading close the door as an open door can be a hazard Correct Use Only wash household dishes using the dishwasher If the appliance is used for other purposes or is used incorrectly the manufacturer can not accept any liability for any damage caused Only use dete...

Page 7: ...ctured from recycled paper and should be deposited in the waste paper collection for recycling Disposal of Old Appliances When disposing of old appliances remove the plug and ensure that any locks or catches are removed to prevent young children becoming trapped inside Use an authorised disposal site 2 Economical and Ecological Dishwashing Ensure that the water softener is correctly adjusted Do no...

Page 8: ...liance Features and Control Panel Top Spray Nozzle Container for Salt Rating Plate Container for Rinse Aid Filters Rubber Seal for Connecting the Water Feed to the Spray Arm Spray Arms Container for Detergent Water hardness switch ...

Page 9: ...ate the current stage of the selected wash programme which fault has occurred in the dishwasher Control indicators indicate the following 3 The control indicators never light up while a wash programme is run ning J Refill with salt H Refill with rinse aid Wash programme buttons Control indicators Door handle Water sof tener button Function button ON OFF button Display for delay start set To set de...

Page 10: ...ater i e water with a low lime content For this reason the dishwasher is fitted with a water softener in which tap water from a hardness of 4 d German degree is softened with the aid of special salt 3 Your local water authority can advise you on the hardness of the water in your area The water softener can be set manually using the water hardness switch it can also be set electronically using the ...

Page 11: ...rs for the water softener and function buttons flash 9 Press the softener button again At first the LED indicator for the water softener button will light up continuously for 5 seconds and then begin to flash The number of flashes corresponds to the hardness setting The sequence of flashes is repeated several times after a 5 second pause 10 Each time you press the water softener button the hardnes...

Page 12: ...supplied on the con tainer opening Fill the container with salt through the funnel the capacity of the con tainer is approx 1 0 1 5 kg depend ing on the grain size Do not overfill the salt container with salt 3 The water expelled by filling the salt container with salt runs out of the salt container onto the base of the washing compartment This is not a cause for concern the water will be pumped o...

Page 13: ...to the empty container 1 Only use rinse aid specifically designed for domestic dishwashers Never fill the rinse aid container with dishwasher detergent or any other sub stance e g vinegar essence as this would damage the appliance To switch off the control indicator for rinse aid 0 1 The appliance must be switched off 2 Press the softener and function buttons simultaneously and keep them pressed 3...

Page 14: ...inse aid compartment is on the inside of the dishwasher door 0 1 Open the door 2 Press the rinse aid compartment release button with your finger 3 Fully open the rinse aid compartment lid 4 Fill with rinse aid exactly up to the level marked max this corresponds to a quantity of approx 140 ml 5 Close the lid and press until it locks into place 6 Wipe up any spilt rinse aid with a cloth Otherwise to...

Page 15: ...lasses or crockery 0 1 Open the door of the dishwasher 2 Press the rinse aid compartment release button with your finger 3 Fully open the rinse aid compartment lid 4 Set the dose level 5 Close the lid and press until it locks into place 6 If rinse aid has spilt wipe up with a cloth In Daily Use Check the salt and rinse aid levels Load cutlery and dishes into the dishwasher Fill with dishwasher det...

Page 16: ...he dishwasher the following cutlery dishes are not suitable are of limited suitability Cutlery with wooden horn china or mother of pearl handles Plastic items that are not heat resistant Older cutlery with glued parts that is not temperature resistant Bonded cutlery items or dishes Pewter or copper items Lead crystal glass Steel items subject to rusting Wooden platters Items made from synthetic fi...

Page 17: ...1 Place the grid insert on the cutlery rack 2 Place short knives forks and spoons in the grid insert with their handles pointing downwards 3 For larger items of cutlery e g a whisk half of the top for the cut lery basket can be left off On some models of dishwasher it is possible to open the cutlery basket 1 To ensure that the cutlery rack cannot open on removal from the appliance you should alway...

Page 18: ...ollowing four types of lower basket Type 1 None of the plate inserts in the lower basket can be removed Type 2 The right hand plate inserts in the lower basket can be folded over to the left 3 To ease the loading of large items the two right hand plate inserts in the lower basket can be folded over to the left 1 Slightly lift the right plate inserts 2 Fold the plate inserts to the left ...

Page 19: ...ease the loading of large items the two right hand plate inserts in the lower basket can be folded across one another Type 4 The two rear plate inserts in the lower basket can be folded across one another 3 To ease the loading of large items the two rear plate inserts in the lower baskets can be folded across one another ...

Page 20: ...tems of crockery on the folding cups racks so that they are offset from each other and water can reach all items The cup racks can be folded up out of the way for tall items Lay or hang wine champagne and brandy glasses in the cut outs on the cup racks Glasses beakers etc can also be placed on the two rows of prongs on the left of the upper basket ...

Page 21: ...far as it will go and then lower it vertically The upper basket will engage in the lower posi tion Raising the Upper Basket 0 1 Pull the upper basket out completely 2 Holding the upper basket at the rear right lift it as far as it will go and then lower it vertically The upper basket will engage in the higher posi tion Maximum Height of the Dishes in the Upper Basket Lower Basket With upper basket...

Page 22: ...e detergent packaging The detergent compartment is on the inside of the dishwasher door 0 1 If the lid is closed press release button 1 The lid springs open 2 Fill the detergent dispenser with detergent The markings indicate the dosing levels 20 corresponds to approx 20 ml of detergent 30 corresponds to approx 30 ml of detergent 3 Close the lid and press until it locks into place 3 If the dishes a...

Page 23: ...hen using 3 in1 products for the first time then please contact the detergent manufacturers care line the telephone number is given on the product packaging Special Advice When using combination products the rinse aid and salt lights are no longer useful It may be helpful therefore to switch the rinse aid off please note that only some dishwashers have this facility and selec ting the lowest possi...

Page 24: ...our dishes these wash programmes are specially matched to the dirt dissolving properties of the enzymes in the concentrated detergent For this reason 50 C wash programmes in which concentrated detergents are used can achieve the same results that can otherwise only be achieved using 65 C pro grammes Detergent tablets 3 Detergent tablets of different makes dissolve at different speeds For this reas...

Page 25: ... 2 The ECO 50 wash programme washes normally soiled dishes with a very low electricity consumption If the dishes need to be washed more quickly as an alternative you can use the NORMAL 50 wash programme A Programme Sequence 3 3 Noise levels vary at different stages of the wash programme as at some programme stages the dishes are washed more energetically so that they will be cleaned more thor ough...

Page 26: ...d please read the section What to do if Interrupting or ending the wash programme 3 Only interrupt a wash programme in progress if it is absolutely neces sary After the appliance door has been closed again the air that has entered will be quickly heated and expand As a result water may pene trate the base of the appliance and trigger the anti flood system Interrupting the wash programme by opening...

Page 27: ...ours 0 1 Press the ON OFF button M 2 Setting the delay start timer Press the b button until the indicator next to the number of hours of delay illuminates Changing the delay start timer As long as the wash programme has not started you can still change the delay start set by pressing the b button Repeatedly press the b button until all three of the time indicators are off The selected wash program...

Page 28: ...ppliance as hot dishes may be sensitive to knocks Leave the dishes in the dishwasher for approx 15 minutes after the end of the programme so that they dry better and can cool down First empty the lower basket and then the upper basket This will avoid any water that may be remaining in the upper basket dripping onto the dishes in the lower basket and leaving water marks Care and Cleaning 1 Do not u...

Page 29: ...ne filter 1 2 by the handle with the hole and remove from the microfilter 3 5 Clean all filters thoroughly under running water 6 Remove the flat filter 4 from the base of the washing compartment and clean both faces thoroughly 7 Put the flat filter back in the base of the washing compartment 8 Place the coarse fine filter in the microfilter and press together 9 Put the filter combination in place ...

Page 30: ...r lights flash in the multi display please contact your local AEG Service Force Centre stating which fault indicator is flashing Symptom Possible Cause Solution The top light in the multi display is flashing There is no water entering the dishwasher Tap is blocked or furred with lime scale Clean tap The filter where present in the threaded hose fitting is blocked Clean the filter in the threaded h...

Page 31: ...pty Symptom Possible Cause Solution The programme does not start The door of the dishwasher is not closed properly Shut the door Mains plug is not plugged in Insert mains plug House fuse is defective Replace fuse A start delay is selected If dishes are to be washed immediately cancel delay start timer Rust spots are visible in the washing compart ment The washing compartment is made from rust free...

Page 32: ... including Directive Amendment 92 31 EWG EMC Directive Capacity 12 place settings including serving dishes Permitted Water Pressure 1 10 bar 10 100 N cm2 0 1 1 0 MPa Electrical Connection Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the dishwasher door on the right Dishwasher Free Standing Appliances Dimensions 850 x 600 x 600 H x W x D in mm Max Weigh...

Page 33: ...illed with salt and rinse aid respectively and using the test programme see Programme Table Sample loading arrangements Upper basket If necessary move the cup rest from right to left When doing this ensure that the cup rest is at the same height Lower basket with cutlery basket Cutlery basket Full Load 12 place settings incl serving dishes Half Load 6 place settings incl serving dishes leaving alt...

Page 34: ...from the front of the appliance using a screwdriver The drain hose inlet hose and mains cable must be laid such that they are free to move in the rear of the plinth recess so that they cannot be kinked or crushed Built Under Dishwasher see enclosed installation instructions Free Standing Appliances can be set up as stand alone without additional installation 1 If the dishwasher is set up next to a...

Page 35: ...removed as follows 0 1 Unscrew the screws from the posi tioning plates on the back 1 2 Slide the appliance s work surface approx 1 cm to the rear 2 3 Lift the work surface at the front 3 and remove 1 If the dishwasher is later used as a free standing appliance the original work surface must be re mounted 3 The plinth on free standing appliances is not adjustable ...

Page 36: ...n nut Tighten plastic hose connection nuts by hand only Metal hose connection nuts must be tightened using an appropriate tool Finally visually check that it is water tight ensure that the tap is not dripping 3 In order that access to the tap in the kitchen is not limited by the use of the dishwasher we recommend the installation of an additional tap or fitting a two way adapter to the existing ta...

Page 37: ... and the draining pump in the dishwasher is switched on 1 Please take care when installing the water inlet hose The distance between the bottom edge of the safety value and the floor on which the dishwasher is standing must be at least 30 cm The electrical cable for the safety valve is in the double walled water inlet hose Do not immerse the water inlet hose or the safety valve in water If the wat...

Page 38: ...The outlet of the drain hose ø 19 mm fits all commonly available sink outlet spigot types The outer diameter of the spigot connection must be at least 15 mm The drain hose must be fixed to the sink outlet connection using the hose clamp supplied If the dishwasher is fitted at a high position If the dishwasher is installed at a high level and the drainhose connec tion is less than 30 cm from the bo...

Page 39: ...STEM In the event of a fault the safety valve in the appliance immediately interrupts the inflow of water and the drain pump is activated By this means water can neither escape nor overflow The remaining water in the appliance is automatically pumped out 1 The leak prevention system also works when the appliance is switched off the appliance must however not be disconnected from the mains ...

Page 40: ...supplied a 13amp ASTA approved BS 1363A fuse must be used Should the plug need to be replaced for any reason proceed as described below The wires on the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the termi nal marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green an...

Page 41: ...ed beside the dishwasher as there is insufficient space behind the appliance The plumbing and electrical installation example given below can only be regarded as a recommendation Two 45 or Straight Connections Outer ø 19 mm Length 30 mm Double tap Water drain Water inlet Water drain Water inlet Mains cable Mains cable Mains socket ...

Page 42: ...bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the United Kingdom Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment plus those which are subject to rental agreements Products of AEG manufacture which are not marketed by AEG European Guarantee If you should move to another count...

Page 43: ...ntact the Service Force Centre you will need to give the following details 1 Your name address and post code 2 Your telephone number 3 Clear and concise details of the fault 4 The model and serial number of the appliance found on the rat ing plate 5 The purchase date Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation is required for in guarantee service calls Customer Care For ge...

Page 44: ...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 AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D 90327 Nürnberg http www aeg hausgeraete de Copyright by AEG 822 960 879 00 0603 Subject to change without notice ...

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