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Control panel

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electrolux control panel

On/Off button

«Programme» scrolling button

«Delay start» scrolling button

«Options» scrolling button

«OK» button

«Start» button

Display

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A sequence of displayed
messages, vocal messages and
audible signals will guide you in
the setting of the appliance and the
selection of a washing programme
and available options.

117996 87/0en  30-11-2006  17:54  Pagina 8

Summary of Contents for ESF 68500

Page 1: ...user manual ESF 68500 Dishwasher Dishwasher ...

Page 2: ...We were thinking of you when we made this product ...

Page 3: ...f pleasure in the future The Electrolux ambition is to offer a wide variety of quality products that make your life more comfortable You find some examples on the cover in this manual Please take a few minutes to study this manual so that you can take advantage of the benefits of your new machine We promise that it will provide a superior User Experience delivering Ease of Mind Good luck ...

Page 4: ...king 34 Technical data 37 Hints for test institutes 39 Installation 40 Environment concerns 45 Guarantee Customer Service 46 The following symbols are used in this manual Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to avoid damaging the appliance General information and tips Environmental information 4 electrolux contents ...

Page 5: ...lt and rinse aid suitable for dishwashers Avoid opening the door whilst the appliance is in operation hot steam may escape Do not take any dishes out of the dishwasher before the end of the dishwashing cycle After use isolate the appliance from the power supply and turn off the water supply This product should be serviced only by an authorised service engineer and only genuine spare parts should b...

Page 6: ...moved before use Any electrical and plumbing work required to install this appliance must be carried out by a qualified and competent person For safety reasons it is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way Never use the dishwasher if the electrical supply cable and water hoses are damaged or if the control panel work top or plinth area are damaged such th...

Page 7: ...r occurs Internal light equipped with led lamp CLASS 1 in accordance with EN 60825 1 1994 A1 2002 A2 2001 In case that this light has to be replaced please contact your local Service Force Centre Upper basket Water hardness dial Salt container Detergent dispenser Rinse aid dispenser Rating plate Filters Lower spray arm Upper spray arm Worktop 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

Page 8: ...ton Delay start scrolling button Options scrolling button OK button Start button Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 A sequence of displayed messages vocal messages and audible signals will guide you in the setting of the appliance and the selection of a washing programme and available options ...

Page 9: ...sequently Once the highlighted time flashes it is possible to set the right time Press OK to confirm Once the time has been set the display will appear divided in 3 areas menu programmes time menu options Each area is managed by the means of the beneath scrolling button press one of the scrolling buttons the selected area is displayed with a highlighted frame press again the beneath scrolling butt...

Page 10: ...et delay start of the programme is highlighted In the lower part of the area the end of programme time is updated Press OK button or wait a few seconds to store the setting Menu options area Press the option scrolling button to select the area Press again and again the button to scroll the list of the available options the selected option is highlighted This area offers Press OK to change the sett...

Page 11: ...K to activate it The display will appear divided in 3 areas and in the upper left hand corner appears the message DEMO It is now possible using the buttons to simulate the different selections and settings available and to start a washing programme simulation To return back to the normal condition of the appliance it is necessary to deactivate the Demo mode Option menu Submenu Notes Wash guide Pro...

Page 12: ...ck the use of the buttons to avoid an incorrect use of the controls Time allows to set the time Brightness 10 levels available Contrast 10 levels available Reset settings Resets the factory settings Water hardness Allows you to set the water softener according to the hardness of the water 10 levels available Rinse aid Available only with the 3 in 1 option active Allows to reactivate the rinse aid ...

Page 13: ...n scroll button to select the new setting Press OK or wait a few seconds to store the setting Key lock With this function active after 15 seconds from the last selection the buttons are locked and will not accept any kind of controls It is possible to deactivate temporarily the function press any button the following message is displayed After 15 seconds the function will be activated again To dea...

Page 14: ...rimental or adverse effect on the operation of the appliance The higher the content of these minerals and salts the harder your water is Water hardness is measured in equivalent scales German degrees dH French degrees TH and mmol l millimol per litre international unit for the hardness of water The softener should be adjusted according to the hardness of the water in your area Your local Water Aut...

Page 15: ...yes 29 36 51 64 5 1 6 4 2 level 7 yes 23 28 40 50 4 0 5 0 2 level 6 yes 19 22 33 39 3 3 3 9 2 level 5 yes 15 18 26 32 2 6 3 2 1 level 4 yes 11 14 19 25 1 9 2 5 1 level 3 yes 4 10 7 18 0 7 1 8 1 level 2 yes 4 7 0 7 1 level 1 no Setting electronically The dishwasher is factory set at level 5 Menu Options Settings Water hardness With the help of the below chart set the level of the water softener acc...

Page 16: ...g with salt for the first time 3 Using the funnel provided pour in the salt until the container is full 4 Replace the cap making sure that there is no trace of salt on the screw thread or on the gasket 5 Replace the cap tightly turning it clockwise until it stops with a click Do not worry if water overflows from the unit when filling with salt this is quite normal The salt container will require t...

Page 17: ...tton A 2 Add the rinse aid in the container The maximum level for filling is indicated by max The dispenser holds about 110 ml of rinse aid which is sufficient for between 16 and 40 dishwashing cycles depending upon the dosage setting According to the finish and drying results obtained adjust the dose of rinse aid by means of the 6 position selector position 1 minimum dosage position 6 maximum dos...

Page 18: ... filling with an absorbent cloth to avoid excess foaming during the next wash Only use branded rinse aid for dishwashers Never fill the rinse aid dispenser with any other substances e g dishwasher cleaning agent liquid detergent This would damage the appliance ...

Page 19: ...When loading the dishes and cutlery please note Dishes and cutlery must not impede the rotation of the spray arms Load hollow items such as cups glasses pans etc with the opening downwards so that water cannot collect in the container or a deep base Dishes and items of cutlery must not lie inside one another or cover each other To avoid damage to glasses they must not touch Lay small objects in th...

Page 20: ...glass Steel items prone to rusting Wooden platters Items made from synthetics fibres are of limited suitability Only wash stoneware in the dishwasher if it is specially marked as being dishwasher safe by the manufacturer Glazed patterns may fade if machine washed frequently Silver and aluminium parts have a tendency to discolour during washing Residues e g egg white egg yolk and mustard often caus...

Page 21: ... 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 rows of prongs on the lower basket can be easily lowered to allow you to load pots pans and bowls ...

Page 22: ...l 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 Forks and spoons should be placed in the removable cutlery basket with the handles facing downwards and the knives with their handles facing upwards fig 1 If the handles protrude from the bottom of the basket obstructi...

Page 23: ...cutlery basket is in two parts which can be separated to give greater loading flexibility To separate the two parts slide them horizontally in opposite directions and pull them apart fig 4 To reassemble reverse the procedure fig 4 ...

Page 24: ...al rows of prongs can be easily lowered in order to improve loading flexibility The upper basket The upper basket is designed for saucers salad bowls cups glasses pots and lids Arrange items on and underneath the cup racks so that water can reach all surfaces Glasses with long stems can be placed upside down in the cup racks The cup racks can be adjusted in three different positions to improve the...

Page 25: ...e To lower the basket to the original position proceed as follows 1 Pull out the basket until it stops 2 Carefully lift both sides upwards and then allow the mechanism to drop back down slowly keeping hold of it Maximum height of the dishes in the lower basket 31 cm With upper basket raised 27 cm With upper basket lowered Attention Never lift or lower the basket on one side only When the basket is...

Page 26: ...pproximately 30 g of detergent 3 All programmes with prewash need an additional detergent dose 5 10 g that must be placed in the prewash detergent chamber 2 This detergent will take effect during the prewash phase When using detergent tablets place the tablet in compartment 1 4 Close the lid and press until it locks in place 1 2 Detergent tablets Detergent tablets from different manufactures disso...

Page 27: ...y change In this case in the display the indication of the time is automatically updated Once the programme is running the 3 in 1 function can NO longer be changed If you want to exclude the 3 in 1 function you have to cancel the programme setting and then deactivate the 3 in 1 function In this case you have to set a washing programme and desired options again If the drying results are not satisfa...

Page 28: ...t is anyway possible to carry out the washing programme by pressing the OK button If the start end of the programme has been postponed in the display will appear the time duration of the programme and the end time of the programme Once the programme is running the display shows the phases of the progress of the programme updates the running time and the ending time of the programme Interrupt or ca...

Page 29: ...l down before removing from the appliance Empty the lower basket first and then the upper one this will avoid water dripping from the upper basket onto the dishes in the lower one Water may appear on the sides and the door of the dishwasher as the stainless steel will eventually become cooler than the dishes When the washing programme has finished it is recommended that the dishwasher is unplugged...

Page 30: ...programme does not require the use of detergent Automatic 1 Normal soil Crockery cutlery pots and pans Prewash Main wash up to 50 C or 65 C 2 intermediate rinses Final rinse Drying Degree of soil Type of load Programme description 50 Eco 3 Normal soil Crockery and cutlery Prewash Main wash up to 50 C 1 intermediate rinse Final rinse Drying 60 Quick 2 Normal or light soil Crockery and cutlery Main ...

Page 31: ...els can vary this depends upon if the appliance is fully or partially loaded and if the dishes are lightly or heavily soiled The temperature of the water is automatically adjusted between 50 C and 65 C 2 Ideal for washing a partially loaded dishwasher This is the perfect daily programme made to meet the needs of a family of 4 persons who only wish to load breakfast and dinner crockery and cutlery ...

Page 32: ...e microfilter 3 Turn the handle about 1 4 a turn anticlockwise and remove the filter system 4 Take hold of the coarse filter A by the handle with the hole and remove from the microfilter B 5 Clean all filters thoroughly under running water 6 Remove the flat filter from the base of the washing compartment and clean both faces thoroughly 7 Put the flat filter back in the base of the washing compartm...

Page 33: ...onged periods of non operation If you are not using the machine for any prolonged period of time you are advised to 1 Unplug the appliance and then turn off the water NEVER try to remove the spray arms If residues of soil have clogged the holes in the spray arms remove them with a cocktail stick 2 Leave the door ajar to prevent the formation of any unpleasant smells 3 Leave the inside of the machi...

Page 34: ...furred with limescale Clean the water tap The water inlet hose has not been correctly laid or it is bent or squashed Check the water drain hose connection The filter where present in the threaded hose fitting at the water inlet valve is blocked Clean the filter in the threaded hose The water tap is turned off Turn the water tap on The sink spigot is blocked Clean out the sink spigot The water drai...

Page 35: ...ks have been carried out close the dishwasher s door and press the On Off button The programme will continue from the point at which it was interrupted If the message reappears in the display contact the Service Force Centre For other displayed messages not described in the above chart please contact your Service Force Centre Contact your local Service Force Centre quoting the model Mod product nu...

Page 36: ...e washing compartment are dirty or incorrectly positioned Too little or no detergent has been used Where there are limescales deposits on the dishes the salt container is empty or the incorrect level of the water softener has been set The drain hose connection is not correct The salt container cap is not properly closed The dishes are wet and dull Rinse aid was not used The rinse aid dispenser is ...

Page 37: ...ply pressure Minimum 0 05 MPa 0 8 MPa Maximum Capacity 12 place settings Max weight 42 kg Noise level 43 dB A Electrical connection Voltage Overall power Fuse Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the dishwasher s door Subject to change without notice ...

Page 38: ...ns of the power supply and the amount of dishes Consumption values Programme duration in minutes Programme Energy consumption in kWh Water consumption in litres Automatic 1 1 1 5 12 23 70 Intensive 1 8 2 0 23 25 60 Quick 0 9 9 50 Eco Test programme for test institutes 1 05 14 Prewash 0 1 4 45 Glass 0 8 0 9 14 15 The programme duration is visible in the display ...

Page 39: ... EN 50242 must be carried out when the salt container and rinse aid dispenser have been filled with salt and rinse aid respectively and using the test programme see Consumption values Full load 12 standard place settings Amount of detergent required 5 g 25 g Type B Rinse aid setting position 4 Type III Arrangement upper basket take off the glass holder Arrangement lower basket Arrangement cutlery ...

Page 40: ...the front slots lifting the worktop Insert the machine after adjusting the levelling with the adjustable feet When inserting the machine ensure that the water inlet and drain hoses are not kinked or squashed During all operations that involve accessibility to internal components the dishwasher has to be unplugged Be sure that once the appliance has been installed it is easily accessible for the se...

Page 41: ...not be kinked crushed or entangled when it is being connected The dishwasher features fill and drain hoses which can be turned either to the left or the right to suit the installation by means of the locknut The locknut must be correctly fitted to avoid water leaks Attention NOT all models of dishwashers have fill and drain hoses provided with locknut In this case this kind of facility is not poss...

Page 42: ... water Please take care when installing the water inlet hose 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 water inlet hose or the safety valve is damaged remove the mains plug immediately A water inlet hose with safety valve must only be replaced by a specialist or by the Service Force Centre ...

Page 43: ...e spigot Water outlet hose connection The end of the drain hose can be connected in the following ways 1 To the sink outlet spigot securing it to the underside of the work surface This will prevent waste water from the sink running into the machine 2 To a stand pipe provided with vent hole minimum internal diameter 4 cm The waste connection must be at a height of between 30 cm minimum and 100 cm m...

Page 44: ...ains plug into a correctly installed shockproof socket Multi way plugs connectors and extension cables must not be used This could constitute a fire hazard through overheating If necessary have the domestic wiring system socket replaced In case that the electrical cable has to be replaced contact your local Service Force centre The plug must be accessible after the appliance has been installed Nev...

Page 45: ...ing themselves inside and endangering their lives Old appliance 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 consequen...

Page 46: ...ssional or equivalent purposes 2 Performing the guarantee means that the appliance is returned to the condition it was in before the defect occurred Defective parts are replaced or repaired Parts replaced free of charge become our property 3 So as to avoid more severe damage the defect must be brought to our attention immediately 4 Applying the guarantee is subject to the consumer providing proof ...

Page 47: ... mean that the normal guarantee period will be extended nor that a new guarantee period begins 14 We give a twelve month guarantee for repairs limited to the same defect 15 Except in the event where liability is legally imposed this declaration of guarantee terms excludes any compensation for damage outside the appliance for which the consumer wishes to assert his rights In the event of legally ad...

Page 48: ...s from the date you first purchased the appliance which will be evidenced by production of a valid purchase document issued by seller of the appliance The appliance guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in your country of residence for this particular model or range of appliances The appliance guarantee is personal to the original purchaser of the a...

Page 49: ...avenija 3 10000 Zagreb Italia 39 0 434 558500 C so Lino Zanussi 26 33080 Porcia PN Lietuva 370 5 27 80 609 Verki 29 LT 09108 Vilnius Magyarország 36 1 252 1773 H 1142 Budapest XIV Erzsébet királyné útja 87 Norge 47 81 5 30 222 Risløkkvn 2 0508 Oslo Polska 48 22 43 47 300 ul Kolejowa 5 7 Warsaw Romania 40 21 451 20 30 Str Garii Progresului 2 S4 040671 RO Slovenija 38 61 24 25 731 Electrolux Ljublja...

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