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Certain problems are due to the lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved with the help of the instructions
given here, without calling out an engineer.

What to do, when...

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...a flashing fault code appears

The dishwasher will not start or stops during operation. All push buttons are inoperative except for the On/Off push button and a
combination of indicator lights, as indicated in the following chart, are flashing. Open the dishwasher’s door and carry out the
following suggested corrective actions.

Once the checks have been carried out, close the door and press the push button of the programme that was running before the
intervention of the alarm, the programme will continue from the point in which it was interrupted. If the fault code reappears contact
the Service Force Centre.

For other combinations of fault codes not described in the above chart will appear, please contact your Service Force Centre.

- Indicator light of the 

programme in progress is 
flashing. 

- 1 flash of the indicator 

light "End of programme".

The machine does not fill with
water.

- Indicator light of the 

programme in progress is 
flashing. 

- 2 flashes of the indicator light 

"End of programme".

The dishwasher will not drain.

- Indicator light of the 

programme in progress is 
flashing. 

- 3 flashes of the indicator light 

"End of programme".

Fault code / malfunction

Possible cause

Solutions

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 siphon is blocked.

Clean out the siphon.

The water drain hose has not been correctly laid
or it is bent or squashed.

Check the water drain hose connection.

Protection against flooding is active.

Close the water tap and contact the
Service Force Centre.

...there are problems when operating the dishwasher

The programme does not start

There is a whistling noise during
washing

Fault

Possible cause

Solutions

The dishwasher door has not been properly
closed.

The main plug is not plugged in.

The fuse has blown in the household fuse box.

For dishwasher models with delay start
option:
Delay start has been selected.

Close the door.

Insert the mains plug.

Replace the fuse.

If dishes are to be washed immediately,
cancel the delay start.

Use a different brand of detergent.

The whistling is not a cause for concern.

Summary of Contents for ESI 4121

Page 1: ...D i s h w a s h e r Instruction book Model ESI 4121 GB ...

Page 2: ...mmes 13 Starting a washing programme 14 Maintenance and cleaning 15 Cleaning the filters 15 Prolonged periods of non operation 15 Frost precautions 15 Moving the machine 15 What to do when 16 Service and spare parts 17 Hints for test centres 18 Contents 2 Dimensions Width 44 6 cm Height 81 8 87 8 cm Max depth 57 5 cm Max depth with open door 114 cm Electrical connection Information on the electric...

Page 3: ...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 When finishing loading or unloading close the door as an open door can be a hazard Do not sit or stand on the op...

Page 4: ...ply hose is designed to screw onto either 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 up The di...

Page 5: ...r appliances are supplied with a security device to 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 advise you therefore to remove it Electrical connection Information concerning the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the edge of the dishwashe...

Page 6: ...se push buttons see Washing programmes chart Delay start option push button this option allows the start of the programme to be delayed by 3 6 or 9 hours The control panel 6 1 Upper basket stop 2 Water hardness switch 3 Salt container 4 Detergent dispenser 5 Control panel 6 Rating plate 7 Rinse aid dispenser 8 Filters 9 Lower spray arm 10 Upper spray arm 11 Upper basket Description of the applianc...

Page 7: ...ever illuminated while a washing programme is running even if filling with salt and rinse aid is necessary Phase indicator lights have the following meanings As soon as you select a washing programme the phase indicator lights for that programme will start flashing As the programme starts the phase indicator lights turn off except for the indicator light of the phase in progress which will remain ...

Page 8: ...h off the dishwasher by pressing the On Off push button or wait about 60 seconds after which the dishwasher will automatically return to setting mode Filling with salt Only use salt specifically designed for use in dishwashers All other types of salt not specifically designed for use in a dishwasher especially table salt will damage the water softener Only fill with salt just before starting one o...

Page 9: ...ctivation activation of the inflow of rinse aid The dishwasher must be switched off Factory setting inflow of rinse aid activated When the inflow of rinse aid has been deactivated the rinse aid indicator light on the control panel is automatically deactivated 1 Press the On Off push button The On Off indicator light illuminates setting mode If a programme push button indicator light is on this mea...

Page 10: ...er 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 10 For washing in the dishwasher the following cutlery dishes ar...

Page 11: ...es 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 For taller items the cup racks can be folded upwards Light items plastic bowls etc must be loaded in the upper basket and arranged so they do not move Before closing the door ensure that the spray arms can rotate freely Adjusting the height of the...

Page 12: ...hardness in your supply is compatible with the use of these products as per the detergent manufacturers on the product packaging 2 These products should be strictly used according to the detergent manufacturers instructions 3 If you encounter problems when using 3 in 1 products for the first time then please contact the detergent manufacturers care line the telephone number is given on the product...

Page 13: ...and also by the variations of the power supply Washing programmes Press the programme push button 70 Degree of soil and type of load Heavy soil Crockery cutlery pots and pans Normal soil Crockery and cutlery Programme Intensive 70 C Normal 65 C Cycle description 3 Consumption values Hot prewash Main wash up to 70 C 2 warm rinses 1 hot rinse Drying Cold prewash Main wash up to 65 C 1 cold rinse 1 h...

Page 14: ...e door carefully To interrupt a washing programme in progress a Open the dishwasher door the programme will stop Close the door the programme will start from the point in which it was interrupted b Press the On Off push button in this case all the indicator lights turn off Press the On Off push button again the programme will start from the point in which it was interrupted To cancel a washing pro...

Page 15: ...the base of the washing compartment 8 Place the coarse fine filter A B in the microfilter C 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 repo...

Page 16: ...programme The dishwasher will not drain Indicator light of the programme in progress is flashing 3 flashes of the indicator light End of programme Fault code malfunction Possible cause Solutions 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 cor...

Page 17: ...pots or a bluish coating on glasses and dishes Decrease rinse aid dosing Water drops have dried onto glasses and dishes Increase rinse aid dosing 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 Service Force Centre quoting the model Mod product number PNC and serial number S N This information ...

Page 18: ...tainer have been filled with salt and rinse aid respectively and using the test programme see Washing programmes chart Hints for test centres 18 Load 9 standard place settings Rinse aid setting position 4 Type III Detergent dosage 5 g 20 g Type B Cup racks position A Arrangement lower basket Arrangement upper basket without smaller bowl and salad bowl Arrangement cutlery basket Arrangement upper b...

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