AEG FAVORIT 3A User Instructions Download Page 21

Operating Instructions

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Type 3: The right-hand plate inserts in the lower basket can be 
folded across one another

To 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

To ease the loading of large items, 
the two rear plate inserts in the lower 
baskets can be folded across one 
another.

Summary of Contents for FAVORIT 3A

Page 1: ...FAVORIT 3A 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 aid dispenser 14 Adding rinse aid 15 Adjusting Rinse Aid Dosing 16 In Daily Use 17 Loading Cutlery and Dishes 17 Loading Cutlery 18 Loading Pans Frying Pans and Large Plates 20 Loading Cups Glasses and Coffee Services 22 Adjusting the Height of the Upper Basket 23 Filling with Detergent 24 Use of 3 in 1 Combi Detergent Tablets 25 Concentrated Detergent 26 Detergent tablets 26 Selecting the Wash...

Page 4: ...echnical Data 36 Notes for Test Institutes 37 Installation and Connection Instructions 38 Installing the Dishwasher 38 Built Under Dishwasher 38 Free Standing Appliances 38 Connecting the Dishwasher 40 Water Connection 40 Permitted water pressure 40 Connect the inlet hose 40 Water drain 42 Leak Prevention System 43 Electrical Connection 44 Connections 45 Guarantee Conditions 46 Service and Spare p...

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: ...ther the rinse aid supply is switched on off the start delay that is set how long the current wash programme can be expected to last which fault has occurred on the dishwasher Indicators have the following significance Function Button 1 Adjust the water softener Function Button 2 Switch rinse aid supply on and off Function Button 3 is not occupied Function Button 4 is not occupied J Refill with sp...

Page 10: ...asher therefore has a built in water softener in which tap water with a hardness of 4 d German degree and harder is softened with the aid of special salt 3 Your local water authority will be able to inform you about the hard ness and hardness range 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 buttons on...

Page 11: ...ress function buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for approx 2 seconds All other indicators will go out 2 Press the function buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously and keep them pressed until the LED indicators for function buttons 1 and 3 flash 3 Press function button 1again The LED indicator for function button 1 will flash The multi display will indicate the hardness setting 4 Pressing function button 1 inc...

Page 12: ...e water hardness in your area to ensure that the special salt is dispensed from the salt container 1 Only use special salt intended for dishwashers Never fill the salt supply container with different types of salt e g cooking or table salt or detergent This would destroy the water softener Prior to filling with salt please check each time that you really do have a packet of special salt in your ha...

Page 13: ...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 out at the start of the next wash programme 5 Clean any salt remnants on the container opening 6 Turn the lid clockwise to the stop o...

Page 14: ...the rinse aid dispenser with any another substance e g concen trated vinegar or dishwasher cleaning agent This would damage the appliance Activating deactivating the rinse aid dispenser 3 Some appliances are equipped with an additional 3 in 1 function If you use 3 in 1 dishwashing tablets and select the 3 in 1 function together with the programme the inflow of rinse aid does not have to be cancell...

Page 15: ...re using dishwasher detergent and rinse aid separately add the rinse aid Prior to using the dishwasher for the first time When the RINSE AID indicator H on the control panel is illumi nated The rinse 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 0d Rinse aid disp...

Page 16: ... the dishes are washed rinse aid is released from the dispenser into the wash water The dose is factory set at 4 and can be adjusted from 1 to 6 Only change the setting if streaks milky spots or dried on water marks are visible on glasses 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 Se...

Page 17: ...nside one another or cover each other For washing in the 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 t...

Page 18: ...ery such as carving knives must be positioned horizontally in the upper basket 1 Take care when loading or unload ing sharp items such as knives To ensure that all items of cutlery are completely washed you should 0 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 hal...

Page 19: ... the cutlery basket 1 To ensure that the cutlery rack cannot open on removal from the appliance you should always hold both parts of the two part handle 0 1 Place the cutlery rack on a table or work surface 2 Open the two part handle 3 Remove cutlery 4 Close the two part handle ...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...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 22: ...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 23: ...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 24: ...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 25: ...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 26: ...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 27: ...es and Coffee Service All Types of Dishes In Addition with non tem perature resist ant dishes with delicate glasses Type of Soiling heavily soiled dried on left overs particu larly egg white and thickeners average soiling dried on left overs average soiling slightly soiled Used dishes that are col lected in the dishwasher and are to be washed at a later point in time particularly suitable when con...

Page 28: ...y after the pro gramme has started please read the section What to do if Changing interrupting cancelling a programme 3 Only change or interrupt a programme that is in progress if it is abso lutely necessary After the appliance has been closed again the air that has entered will be heated significantly and expand As a result water may collect in the base of the appliance and trigger the anti flood...

Page 29: ...ack on again Setting or changing the start delay Using the start delay timer you can adjust when within the next 19 hours the programme is to begin Setting the start delay 0 1 Press the ON OFF button 2 Continue pressing the DELAY TIMER button b until the number of hours until the start of the programme is flashing in the multi display 3 Press the button for the desired programme The length of the ...

Page 30: ...old it down First the indicator for the programme that has just been selected will flash After several seconds only the indicator for the new programme will be flashing 2 Release the programme button The newly selected programme will start automatically following a countdown of the hours set Load Sensing Sensor Logic If a wash programme is started even though there are only a few dishes in the upp...

Page 31: ... from the appliance as hot dishes can 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...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...blocked or furred with lime scale Clean the tap The tap is turned off Turn the tap on The filter where present in the threaded hose fitting at the water inlet valve is blocked Clean the filter in the threaded hose fitting Filters in the base of the washing compartment are blocked Press the button for the selected programme then cancel the pro gramme by pressing RESET see chapter Starting a program...

Page 34: ...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 stainless steel Rust spots in the w...

Page 35: ... empty or the water softener is incorrectly adjusted The drain hose is incorrectly laid 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 Increase rinse aid dosing The detergent may be the cause Contact the detergent ...

Page 36: ...e 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 Weight 54 Kg Dishwashers that Can Be Integrated Built In Dishwashers Dimensions 820 880 x 596 x 570 H x W x D in mm Max Weight 50 Kg Di...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...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 39: ...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 40: ...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 41: ... 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 42: ...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 43: ...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 44: ...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 45: ...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 46: ...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 47: ...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 48: ...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 822 960 293 00 0603 Subject to change without notice ...

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