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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.

Safety Warnings 

Dishwasher detergents are very alkaline and extremely 
dangerous if swallowed. Be careful to: keep them away 
from your eyes and skin, keep children from the dishwasher 
when the door is opened, only put detergent in the 
dispenser when you are ready to wash. Check that the 
detergent receptacle in the dispenser is empty after the 
completion of the wash cycle.

This appliance is not intended for use by young children or 
infirm persons unless they have been adequately 
supervised by a responsable person to ensure that they can 
use the appliance safely.

Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do 
not play with the appliance. 

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. 

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 
technician, 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 Approved 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.

To dispose of the appliance please take it to a recycling centre.

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 or your household waste
disposal service.

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 ESL 9163

Page 1: ...USE CARE MANUAL ESL 9163 ...

Page 2: ...9 Use of detergent 9 Different Kinds of Detergent 10 Washing Programmes 11 Starting a Washing Programme 12 Maintenance and Cleaning 13 Cleaning the filters 13 Prolonged periods of non operation 13 Frost precautions 13 Moving the machine 13 Help and Problem Solving Guide 14 Service and spare parts 15 Installation Instructions 16 Building in 16 Levelling 16 Fixing to the adjacent units 16 Water supp...

Page 3: ...ives 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...

Page 4: ...rvice Force Centre Note Lower basket not illustrated This appliance complies with the following E E C Directives 73 23 or 19 2 73 Low Voltage Directive and subsequent modifications 89 336 or 3 5 89 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and subsequent modifications Dimensions Width 89 7 cm Height 69 8 73 3 cm Max depth 57 8 cm Max depth with open door 105 cm Max weight of the dishwasher with furn...

Page 5: ...selection buttons will illuminate setting mode If only one programme selection button indicator light is illuminated this means that a washing programme is set The programme must be cancelled press simultaneously function buttons 2 and 3 for about 2 seconds the indicator light of the set programme button starts flashing After about 2 seconds the indicator lights of all the programme selection butt...

Page 6: ...etting mode If only one programme selection button indicator light is illuminated this means that a washing programme is set The programme must be cancelled press simultaneously function buttons 2 and 3 for about 2 seconds the indicator light of the set programme button starts flashing After about 2 seconds the indicator lights of all the programme selection buttons will illuminate this means that...

Page 7: ...alts 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 automatically added during the last rinse ensuring thorough rinsing and spot and streak free drying The dispenser which is positioned inside the door holds about 110 ml of rinse aid w...

Page 8: ...hes The lower basket The lower basket is designed to take saucepans lids plates salad bowls cutlery etc Arrange serving dishes and large lids up to 33 cm in diameter on the left hand side of the basket ensuring that the spray arms can turn freely The rows of prongs can be easily lowered to allow you to load pots pans and bowls In Daily Use 8 For washing in the dishwasher the following cutlery dish...

Page 9: ...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 cups long and or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives Before closing the door ensure that the spray arms can rotate freely Use of detergent Only use detergents specifically designed for use in dishwashers Using no more than the ...

Page 10: ... 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 rinse aid indicator light will always remain illuminated when the machine is switched on 2 Select the lowest setting for water hardness 3 Before the start ...

Page 11: ...of the power supply The programme duration is visible in the digital display when the selection of the washing programme occurs Note Anti Bac function gives a greater degree of hygiene to dishes and glasses In the last rinse the temperature will be held at over 65 C for at least 10 11 minutes Programme Degree of soil and type of load Press the programme button Heavy soil Crockery cutlery pots and ...

Page 12: ...washer door Press simultaneously function buttons 2 and 3 for about 2 seconds the indicator light of the button corresponding to the running programme starts flashing After about 2 seconds the indicator lights of all the programme selection buttons will illuminate this means that the running programme has been cancelled and that the machine has returned to setting mode If a new washing programme i...

Page 13: ...he base of the washing compartment 8 Place the coarse filter 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 repositionin...

Page 14: ...our local authorised Service Centre appears in the digital display The machine does not fill with water appears in the digital display The dishwasher will not drain appears in the digital display Fault code malfunction Possible cause Solutions The water tap is restricted with limescale The water tap is turned off The filter where present in the threaded hose fitting at the water inlet valve is blo...

Page 15: ...s 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 authorised Service Centre quoting the model Mod product number PNC and serial number S N This informatio...

Page 16: ...P thread 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 dishwasher features fill and drain hoses which can be turned either to the left or the right to suit the installation by means of ...

Page 17: ...urity 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 dishwasher s door Before plugging the applian...

Page 18: ...tion vi incorrect improper or inappropriate operation vii insect or vermin infestation b The Appliance is modified without authority from Electrolux in writing c The Appliance s serial number or warranty seal has been removed or defaced d The Appliance was serviced or repaired by anyone other than Electrolux or its Authorised Service Centres 9 This warranty the contract to which it relates and the...

Page 19: ... chart Tests in accordance with AS 2007 must be carried out when the salt container is emptied and the rinse aid dispenser has been filled with rinse aid and using the test programme see Washing programmes chart Hints for test centres 19 Arrangement of the upper basket Arrangement of the lower basket Arrangement of the cutlery basket ...

Page 20: ...liances for kitchen cleaning and outdoor use More than 55 million Electrolux Group products such as refrigerators cookers vacuum cleaners chain saws and lawn mowers are sold each year to a value of approx 14 billion USD in more than 150 countries around the world Subject to change without notice 152953 53 1 02 06 ...

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