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It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the
appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that
the book is left with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the
relevant safety information. 

This information has been provided in the interest of your safety. You MUST read it carefully before installing or using the
appliance. 

Installation

Check your dishwasher for any transport damage. Never 
connect a damaged machine. If your dishwasher is 
damaged, you should contact your supplier. 

For safety reasons it is dangerous to alter the specifications 
or attempt to modify this product in any way. 

Any electrical and plumbing work required to install this 
appliance should be carried out by a qualified and 
competent person.

Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not 
stand on the electrical supply cable.

The sides of the dishwasher must never be drilled to 
prevent damage to hydraulic components.

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. 

Ensure the packaging materials for this appliance are kept 
away from children so as to prevent the risk of injury or 
suffocation.

The water in your dishwasher is not for drinking. Detergent 
residues may still be present in your machine. Keep 
children well away from your dishwasher when the door is 
open.

Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children's reach. 

Your dishwasher in day-to-day use

Items that are contaminated by petrol, paint, steel or iron 
debris, corrosive, acidic or alkaline chemicals must not be 
washed in this dishwasher. 

Under no circumstances should you open the door whilst 
the appliance is in operation, especially during the washing 
phase, hot water may escape. However, if the door is 
opened, a safety device ensures that the machine stops. 

Only use products (detergent, salt and rinse aid) specifically 
designed for use in dishwashers. 

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. 

Ensure that the door of the dishwasher is always closed 
when it is not being loaded or unloaded. In this way you will 
avoid anybody tripping over the open door and hurting 
themselves. 

When finishing loading or unloading close the door, as an 
open door can be a hazard. 

Do not sit or stand on the open door. 

Isolate the appliance from the power supply and turn off the 
water supply after use. 

This product should be serviced by an authorised service 
engineer, and only genuine spare parts should be used. 

Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the 
machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced 
persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. 
Contact your local Electrolux Service Centre. Always insist 
on genuine spare parts. 

Disposal

Dispose of the dishwasher packaging material correctly.
All packaging materials can be recycled.

Plastic parts are marked with standard international
abbreviations:
>PE<

for polyethylene, e.g. sheet wrapping material.

>PS<

for polystyrene, e.g. padding material (always CFC-
free).

>POM< for polyoxymethylene, e.g. plastic clips.

Cardboard packaging is manufactured from recycled paper
and should be deposited in the waste paper collection for
recycling.
As and when you cease to use your dishwasher and withdraw
it from service, your should render it unserviceable before
having it disposed of.

Warning! Children at play could lock themselves in your
dishwasher or otherwise endanger their lives. Therefore cut off
the power supply cable and make the door closing device
unusable to prevent children from being trapped inside.

For the disposing of the appliance please take it to a recycling
centre or to your dealer who may, for a small contribution to
the costs, dispose it for you.

The symbol 

on the product or on its packaging indicates

that this product may not be treated as household waste.
Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection
point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product. 
For more detailed information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local city office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the
product.

Economical and
ecological dishwashing

Ensure that the water softener is correctly adjusted.

Do not pre-wash under running water. 

Select the wash programme to suit the nature and degree of 
the soiling on the dishes.

Do not use more detergent, dishwasher salt and rinse aid 
than is recommended in these operating instructions and by 
the manufacturer of the respective product.

Safety instructions

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Summary of Contents for ESF 6146 S

Page 1: ...D i s h w a s h e r Instruction book Model ESF 6146 S Visi ZA ...

Page 2: ...ng a washing programme 15 Maintenance and cleaning 16 Cleaning the filters 16 Prolonged periods of non operation 16 Frost precautions 16 Moving the machine 16 Something not working 17 Service and Spare 19 Customer Care 19 Guarantee Conditions 19 Contents 2 Dimensions Width 60 cm Height with worktop 85 cm Height without worktop 82 cm Max depth 64 1 cm Max depth with open door 118 5 cm Electrical co...

Page 3: ... tripping over the open door and hurting themselves When finishing loading or unloading close the door as an open door can be a hazard Do not sit or stand on the open door Isolate the appliance from the power supply and turn off the water supply after use This product should be serviced by an authorised service engineer and only genuine spare parts should be used Under no circumstances should you ...

Page 4: ...hine s supply hose is designed to screw onto a 3 4 inch gas thread spout or to a purpose made quick coupling tap such as the Press block The water pressure must be within the limits given in the Technical specifications Your local Water Authority will advise you on the average mains pressure in your area The water inlet hose must not be kinked crushed or entangled when it is being connected The di...

Page 5: ...protect against the return of dirty water back into the machine If the spigot of your sink has a no return valve incorporated this can prevent the correct draining of your dishwasher We therefore advise you to remove it Electrical connection Information concerning the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the edge of the dishwasher s door Before plugging the appliance into the wall...

Page 6: ...rinse aid dispenser 10 Worktop NOTE this dishwasher has an internal light that illuminates when the door is opened to load the baskets the washing programme has ended and turns off when the closure of the dishwasher s door occurs In case that this light has to be replaced please contact your local Electrolux Service Centre Outside door 1 Function buttons 2 Door handle 3 Transparent door ...

Page 7: ...ight becomes static and the set washing programme will start NOTE if the selected programme button is pressed again before the backlit light has become static this selection will be cancelled The backlit light will start flashing After about 6 seconds the backlit light becomes static and the Automatic programme will start By pressing simultaneously these buttons it is possible to cancel a washing ...

Page 8: ...is the perfect solution to make maximum use of the dishwasher s capacities without the worry of setting every time the washing programme that suits type of load and soil 2 The Plus washing programme is useful for the washing of heavily soiled dishes pots and pans The washing temperature of 70 C assures the complete removal of soil 3 The consumption values are intended as a guide and depends on the...

Page 9: ... the water softener 1 Press the On Off button 2 Press simultaneously buttons 2 and 3 until only the On Off backlit light remains illuminated At this point it is possible to set electronically the water softener 1 Press simultaneously again buttons 2 and 3 the backlit lights of the buttons 2 3 and 4 start flashing while the On Off backlit light turns off 2 Press button 2 the backlit lights of butto...

Page 10: ... cap red colouring The salt indicator light can remain illuminated for 2 6 hours after the salt has been replenished assuming the dishwasher remains switched on If you are using salts that take longer to dissolve then this can take longer The function of the machine is not affected Do not worry if water overflows from the unit when filling with salt this is quite normal Rinse aid Rinse aid is auto...

Page 11: ...dishes The lower basket The lower basket is designed to take saucepans lids plates salad bowls cutlery etc Serving dishes and large lids should be arranged around the edge of the basket ensuring that the spray arms can turn freely The two rows of prongs on the lower basket can be easily lowered to allow you to load pots pans and bowls In daily use 11 For washing in the dishwasher the following cut...

Page 12: ...flexibility To separate the two parts slide them horizontally in opposite directions and pull them apart To reassemble reverse the procedure The upper basket The upper basket is designed for plates dessert plates saucers dinner plates of up to 24 cm in diameter salad bowls cups and glasses Arrange items on and underneath the cup racks so that water can reach all surfaces For taller items the cup r...

Page 13: ...ping hold of it After loading your machine always close the door as an open door can be a hazard Use of detergent Only use detergents specifically designed for use in dishwashers Using no more than the correct amount of detergent contributes to reducing pollution Please observe the manufacturer s dosing and storage recommendations as stated on the detergent packaging Fill with detergent The integr...

Page 14: ...roducts are detergents with a combined cleaning rinsing and salt function 1 Check whether these detergents are suitable for your water hardness Follow the manufacturers instructions NOTE the refilling of the salt container and the rinse aid dispenser are no longer necessary In this case the salt indicator light inside the salt container will always remain illuminated 2 Select the lowest setting fo...

Page 15: ...upted Cancel a washing programme in progress Press simultaneously buttons 2 and 3 until only the On Off backlit light remains illuminated At this point it is possible to set a new washing programme If a new washing programme is to be selected check that there is detergent in the detergent dispenser 7 End of the washing programme The dishwasher will automatically stop The backlit light of the progr...

Page 16: ... A in the microfilter B and press together 9 Put the filter combination in place and lock by turning the handle clockwise to the stop During this process ensure that the flat filter does not protrude above the base of the washing compartment Attention Under no circumstances may the dishwasher be used without filters Incorrect repositioning and fitting of the filters will produce poor washing resul...

Page 17: ...ns The water tap is blocked or furred with limescale The water tap is turned off The filter where present in the threaded hose fitting at the water inlet valve is blocked The water inlet hose has not been correctly laid or it is bent or squashed Clean the water tap Turn the water tap on Clean the filter in the threaded hose fitting Check the water inlet hose connection The sink spigot is blocked C...

Page 18: ...was not used The rinse aid dispenser is empty Water drops have dried onto glasses and dishes The detergent may be the cause Contact the detergent manufacturer s consumer care line If after all these checks the problem persists contact your local Electrolux Service Centre quoting the model Mod product number PNC and serial number S N This information can be found on the rating plate located on the ...

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