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What to do, when...

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.

...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. The
intervention of an alarm is indicated by a combination of flashing indicator lights and audible signals, as indicated in the following
chart 
Open the door, press the On/Off push button to switch the dishwasher off and carry out the following suggested corrective actions.

Once the checks have been carried out, close thee door and press the On/Off push button, the programme will continue from the
point in which it was interrupted. If the fault code reappears contact the consumer services department.

For other combinations of fault codes not described in the above chart will appear, please contact your consumer services
department.

- Indicator light of the 

programme in progress is 
flashing. 

- 1 intermittent audible signal

- 1 flash of the "end of 

programme" indicator light

The machine does not fill with
water.

- Indicator light of the 

programme in progress is 
flashing. 

- 2 intermittent audible signals

- 2 flashes of the "end of 

programme" indicator light

The dishwasher will not drain.

- Indicator light of the 

programme in progress is 
flashing. 

- 3 intermittent audible signals

- 3 flashes of the "end of 

programme" indicator light

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
consumer services department.

...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 ESL6124

Page 1: ...D i s h w a s h e r Instruction book Model ESL 6124 GB ...

Page 2: ...tarting 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 What to do when 17 Service and spare parts 18 Hints for test centres 19 2 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 C...

Page 3: ...ct 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 consumer services department Always insist on genuine spare parts Disposal Dispose of the dishwasher packaging material ...

Page 4: ...connections This dishwasher must be plumbed into a cold or hot water supply max 50 Nevertheless we advise you a cold water supply a hot water supply is not always efficient with very soiled crockery as it shortens the washing programmes time For making the connection itself the coupling nut fitted to the machine s supply hose is designed to screw onto either a 3 4 inch gas thread spout or to a pur...

Page 5: ...nces 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 dishwasher s door...

Page 6: ...ndicator light illuminates when the salt has run out end of programme illuminates when the washing programme has ended it also has added functions of visual signalling as something not working with the machine deactivation reactivation of the inflow of rinse aid and of the audible signals the set of the water softener On Off push button Programme selection push buttons Delay start push button Indi...

Page 7: ...buttons 1 2 and 3 start flashing 3 Press the function push button 3 the indicator lights of function push buttons 1 and 2 turn off while the indicator light of the push button 3 goes on flashing at the same time the end of programme indicator light illuminates indicating that the audible signals are active 4 To deactivate the audible signals press again the function push button 3 the end of progra...

Page 8: ...t level 5 1 Press the On Off push button all indicator lights of the programme push buttons will illuminate setting mode 2 Press simultaneously function push buttons 2 and 3 until the indicator lights of the function push buttons 1 2 and 3 start flashing 3 Press the function push button 1 the indicator lights of function push buttons 2 and 3 turn off while the indicator light of the push button 1 ...

Page 9: ...ith 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 Screw on the cap tightly turning it clockwise until it stops with a click The salt container will require topping up periodically You are reminded of this by the salt indicator light on the control p...

Page 10: ...dispenser with any other substances e g dishwasher cleaning agent liquid detergent This would damage the appliance Top up the rinse aid when the indicator B becomes clear Deactivation activation of the inflow of rinse aid The dishwasher must be switched off 1 Press the On Off push button all indicator lights of the programme push buttons will illuminate setting mode 2 Press simultaneously function...

Page 11: ...owls 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 rear rows of prongs on the lower basket can be easily lowered to allow you to load pots pans and bowls To lower the prongs Slightly pull them upward and let them drop down To bring them back to the standing position just pull them up again In daily us...

Page 12: ...ps and glasses 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 In case that plates are loaded in the upper basket load them starting from the rear ...

Page 13: ...these products you should first check that the water 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 c...

Page 14: ...eakfast and dinner crockery and cutlery 2 Testing programme for EN 50242 see Hints for Test Centres This programme developed for the use of detergents with enzymes allows to achieve with reduced consumption of energy the same cleaning results that would otherwise be obtained only with the 65 C programmes and conventional detergents To compensate the lower temperature the duration of washing and dr...

Page 15: ...cating that the running programme has been cancelled and that the machine has returned to setting mode It is now possible to select and start a new washing programme 6 Setting cancelling the delay start The setting of the delay start occurs after selecting the programme Setting the delay start Press the delay start push button until the indicator light corresponding to the chosen hours flashes 3 6...

Page 16: ...t and clean both faces thoroughly 7 Put the flat filter D back in 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 Under no circumstances m...

Page 17: ...2 flashes of the end of programme indicator light The dishwasher will not drain Indicator light of the programme in progress is flashing 3 intermittent audible signals 3 flashes of the end of programme indicator light 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...

Page 18: ...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 consumer services department quoting the model Mod product number PNC and serial number S N This informati...

Page 19: ...ied out when the salt dispenser and rinse aid container have been filled with salt and rinse aid respectively and using the test programme see Washing programmes chart Arrangement upper basket Arrangement lower basket Arrangement knife basket Arrangement cutlery basket Hints for test centres Load 12 standard place settings Rinse aid setting position 4 Type III Detergent dosage 5 g 25 g Type B ...

Page 20: ...iances 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 152971 36 0 0 07 03 Subject to change without notice ...

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