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Softening hard water

increases the consumption

of water and energy as well

as the programme duration.

The higher the level of water

softener, the higher the

consumption and the longer

the duration.

Water hardness

German de‐

grees (°dH)

French de‐

grees (°fH)

mmol / l

Clarke de‐

grees

Water softener

level

47 - 50

84 - 90

8.4 - 9.0

58 - 63

10

43 - 46

76 - 83

7.6 - 8.3

53 - 57

9

37 - 42

65 - 75

6.5 - 7.5

46 - 52

8

29 - 36

51 - 64

5.1 - 6.4

36 - 45

7

23 - 28

40 - 50

4.0 - 5.0

28 - 35

6

19 - 22

33 - 39

3.3 - 3.9

23 - 27

1)

15 - 18

26 - 32

2.6 - 3.2

18 - 22

4

11 - 14

19 - 25

1.9 - 2.5

13 - 17

3

4 - 10

7 - 18

0.7 - 1.8

5 - 12

2

<4

<7

<0.7

< 5

2)

1) Factory setting.

2) Do not use salt at this level.

Regardless of the type of detergent

used, set the proper water hardness

level to keep the salt refill indicator

active.

Multi-tabs containing salt are

not effective enough to

soften hard water.

How to set the water softener

level

Make sure the appliance is in user mode.

1. Press  .

• The indicators 

,  ,   and 

are off.

• The indicator   still flashes.

• The display shows the current

setting: e.g. 

 = level 5.

2. Press   repeatedly to change the

setting.

3. Press on/off to confirm the setting.

6.3 The rinse aid empty

notification

The rinse aid helps to dry the dishes

without streaks and stains. It is

automatically released during the hot

rinse phase.
When the rinse aid chamber is empty,

the rinse aid indicator is turned on

notifying to refill rinse aid. If the drying

results are satisfactory while using multi-

tablets only, it is possible to deactivate

the notification for refilling rinse aid.

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Summary of Contents for ESL8550RA

Page 1: ...ESL8550RA EN Dishwasher User Manual ...

Page 2: ...use it you can be safe in the knowledge that you ll get great results every time Welcome to Electrolux Visit our website for Get usage advice brochures trouble shooter service information www electrolux com webselfservice Register your product for better service www registerelectrolux com Buy Accessories Consumables and Original spare parts for your appliance www electrolux com shop CUSTOMER CARE ...

Page 3: ...ds involved Children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons with very extensive and complex disabilities shall be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised Do not let children play with the appliance Keep detergents away from children Keep children and pets away from the a...

Page 4: ...is to be connected to the water mains using the new supplied hose sets Old hose sets must not be reused 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 1 Installation WARNING Only a qualified person must install this appliance Remove all the packaging Do not install or use a damaged appliance Do not use the appliance before installing it in the built in structure due to safety manner Follow the installation instructions ...

Page 5: ...ance The water inlet hose has a safety valve and a sheath with an inner mains cable WARNING Dangerous voltage If the water inlet hose is damaged immediately close the water tap and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket Contact the Authorised Service Centre to replace the water inlet hose 2 4 Use Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in near or on the...

Page 6: ... is displayed on the floor below the appliance door When the programme starts a red light comes on and stays on for the duration of the programme When the programme is completed a green light comes on When the appliance has a malfunction the red light flashes The Beam on Floor is off when the appliance is deactivated When AirDry is activated during the drying phase the projection on the floor may ...

Page 7: ...ng 5 PROGRAMMES The numbering of the programmes in the table P1 P2 etc reflects their sequence on the control panel The order of the programmes in the table may not reflect their sequence on the control panel Programme Degree of soil Type of load Programme phases Options P1 1 Normal soil Crockery and cutlery Prewash Wash 50 C Rinses Dry XtraDry P2 2 All Crockery cut lery pots and pans Prewash Wash...

Page 8: ... water as well as the wash duration 3 This programme is suitable for washing a load with mixed soil Place items with heavy soil in the lower basket and with normal soil in the upper basket The pressure and tempera ture of the water in the lower basket are higher than in the upper basket 4 This programme is designed to wash heavily soiled items with high water pressure and at a high temperature 5 T...

Page 9: ... a programme Activation or deactivation of the AirDry As the appliance stores the saved settings there is no need to configure it before every cycle How to set the programme selection mode The appliance is in programme selection mode when the display shows the programme number P1 After activation the appliance is in programme selection mode by default If not set the programme selection mode the fo...

Page 10: ...used set the proper water hardness level to keep the salt refill indicator active Multi tabs containing salt are not effective enough to soften hard water How to set the water softener level Make sure the appliance is in user mode 1 Press The indicators and are off The indicator still flashes The display shows the current setting e g level 5 2 Press repeatedly to change the setting 3 Press on off ...

Page 11: ...The indicators and are off The indicator continues to flash The display shows the current setting e g level 4 The levels of rinse aid range from 0A to 6A where level 0A means rinse aid is not used 2 Press repeatedly to change the setting 3 Press on off to confirm the setting 6 5 Acoustic signals Acoustic signals sound when a malfunction of the appliance occurs It is not possible to deactivate thes...

Page 12: ...e previous one How to save the MyFavourite programme 1 Set the chosen programme It is also possible to set applicable options together with the programme 2 Press and hold until the related indicator is on How to set the MyFavourite programme Press The MyFavourite indicator is on The display shows the number and the duration of the programme If options are saved together with the programme the indi...

Page 13: ...s the updated programme duration 8 BEFORE FIRST USE 1 Make sure that the current level of the water softener agrees with the hardness of the water supply If not adjust the level of the water softener 2 Fill the salt container 3 Fill the rinse aid dispenser 4 Open the water tap 5 Start a programme to remove any processing residuals that can still be inside the appliance Do not use detergent and do ...

Page 14: ...for dishwashers 1 Open the lid C 2 Fill the dispenser B until the rinse aid reaches the marking MAX 3 Remove the spilled rinse aid with an absorbent cloth to prevent excessive foam formation 4 Close the lid Make sure that the lid locks into position Fill the rinse aid dispenser when the indicator A is clear 9 DAILY USE 1 Open the water tap 2 Press the on off button to activate the appliance Make s...

Page 15: ... door to start the programme Starting a programme with delay start 1 Set a programme 2 Press repeatedly until the display shows the desired delay time from 1 to 24 hours The indicator is on 3 Close the appliance door to start the countdown During the countdown it is possible to increase the delay time but not to change the programme and options When the countdown is completed the programme starts ...

Page 16: ... dishwasher detergent rinse aid and salt separately or you can use the multi tablets e g All in 1 Follow the instructions on the packaging Select a programme according to the type of load and the degree of soil offers the most efficient use of water and energy consumption 10 2 Using salt rinse aid and detergent Only use salt rinse aid and detergent for dishwasher Other products can cause damage to...

Page 17: ... 10 5 Before starting a programme Before you start the selected programme make sure that The filters are clean and correctly installed The cap of the salt container is tight The spray arms are not clogged There is enough salt and rinse aid unless you use multi tablets The arrangement of the items in the baskets is correct The programme is suitable to the type of load and the degree of soil The cor...

Page 18: ...the filters B and C 8 Put back the filter B in the flat filter A Turn it clockwise until it locks CAUTION An incorrect position of the filters can cause bad washing results and damage to the appliance 11 2 Cleaning the upper spray arm We recommend to clean the upper spray arm regularly to prevent soil from clogging the holes Clogged holes can cause unsatisfactory washing results 1 Pull out the upp...

Page 19: ...olvents 11 4 Internal cleaning Carefully clean the appliance including the rubber gasket of the door with a soft damp cloth To maintain the performance of your appliance use a cleaning product designed specifically for dishwashers at least once a month Carefully follow the instructions on the packaging of the product Do not use abrasive products abrasive cleaning pads sharp tools strong chemicals ...

Page 20: ... the water softener The duration of the procedure is approxi mately 5 minutes The appliance does not fill with water The display shows or Make sure that the water tap is open Make sure that the pressure of the water supply is not too low For this information contact your local water authority Make sure that the water tap is not clogged Make sure that the filter in the inlet hose is not clog ged Ma...

Page 21: ...s from the inside of the appliance The tableware is not properly arranged in the bas kets Refer to basket loading leaflet Make sure that the spray arms can rotate freely The appliance trips the cir cuit beaker The amperage is insufficient to supply simultaneous ly all the appliances in use Check the socket amper age and the capacity of the meter or turn off one of the appliances in use Internal el...

Page 22: ... dispenser is empty The quality of the rinse aid can be the cause The quality of the multi tablets can be the cause Try a different brand or activate the rinse aid dis penser and use rinse aid and multi tablets together The interior of the appliance is wet This is not a defect of the appliance Humid air con densates on the appliance walls Unusual foam during wash ing Use the detergent designed spe...

Page 23: ...refully Refer to bas ket loading leaflet Place delicate items in the upper basket For washing delicate items and glassware select the dedicated programme Refer to Pro grammes Refer to Before first use Daily use or Hints and tips for other possible causes 13 PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET Trade Mark Electrolux Model ESL8550RA 911434457 Rated capacity standard place settings 15 Energy efficiency class A ...

Page 24: ... mm 596 818 898 550 Electrical connection 1 Voltage V 220 240 Frequency Hz 50 Water supply pressure bar minimum and maximum 0 5 8 MPa minimum and maximum 0 05 0 8 Water supply Cold water or hot water 2 max 60 C 1 Refer to the rating plate for other values 2 If the hot water comes from alternative source of energy e g solar panels use the hot water supply to decrease energy consumption 15 ENVIRONME...

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