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Something not working

IMPORTANT!

The dishwasher will not start or stops during operation. 
Certain problems are due to the lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved
with the help of the indications described in the chart, without calling out an engineer.
Switch off the dishwasher, open the door and carry out the following suggested corrective actions.

Fault code / malfunction

Possible cause 

Solution

The dishwasher does not fill with
water.

- continuous flashing of the 

start / cancel light

- 1 flash of the 

"

End

"

light

The dishwasher will not drain.

- continuous flashing of the 

start/cancel light

- 2 flashes of the 

"

End

"

light

The water tap is blocked or furred 

Clean the water tap.

with limescale.
The water tap is turned off.

Turn the water tap on.

The filter (where present) in the .

Clean the filter in the.

threaded hose fitting at the water

threaded hose fitting.

inlet valve is blocked.
The water inlet hose has not been

Check the water inlet hose

correctly laid or it is bent or 

connection.

squashed.

The sink spigot is blocked. 

Clean out the sink spigot.

The water drain hose has not been

Check the water drain hose

correctly laid or it is bent or 

connection.

squashed.

The programme does not start.

The dishwasher door has not been

Close the door

properly closed.

The main plug is not plugged in.

Insert the mains plug

The fuse has blown in the household

Replace the fuse.

fuse box.

Once these checks have been carried out; close the door, switch on the dishwasher and press the

start / cancel

button. The programme will continue from the point at which it was interrupted. If

the malfunction or fault code reappears contact the Service Force Centre.
For other combinations of fault codes not described in the above chart, please contact your
Service Force Centre.

- continuous flashing of the 

start / cancel light

- 3 flashes of the 

"

End

"

light

Anti-flood device is activated. 

Close the water tap and
contact your local Service
Force Centre.

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Summary of Contents for TDF 221

Page 1: ...User manual Dishwasher TDF 221 ...

Page 2: ...t 10 Filling with rinse aid 11 Adjusting the dosage of rinse aid 11 Loading cutlery and dishes 12 Filling with detergent 14 Unloading the dishwasher 14 Cleaning and care 15 Environmental concerns 16 Something not working 17 Technical data 19 Consumption values 19 Hints for test institutes 20 Installation 21 Service and spare parts 24 Guarantee conditions 25 ...

Page 3: ...ay you will avoid anybody tripping over the open door and hurting themselves Do not sit or stand on the open door Child safety This appliance is designed to be operated by adults Don t allow children to use the dishwasher unsupervised Keep all packaging well away from children There is risk of suffocation Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children s reach Keep children well away from the ...

Page 4: ...ponents WARNING For electrical and water connection carefully follow the instructions given in specific paragraphs Control panel and functions 1 2 3 4 5 Programme phase indicator lights Programme selector dial and On Off switch Programme guide Start Cancel button Delay start button Programme selector dial and On Off switch when in this position the machine is switched off corresponding light off w...

Page 5: ...on The On Off light turns off It also has added functions of visual signalling as the setting of the water softener intervention of an alarm due to the malfunction of the machine Wash light Illuminates when the washing and rinsing phases are running Drying light Illuminates when the drying phase is running Delay start button This option allows the start of the programme to be delayed by 3 hours On...

Page 6: ...QUICK WASH 65 Light soil Main wash 3 Crockery and cutlery Final rinse NORMAL WASH 65 Normal soil Prewash Main wash 2 Crockery and cutlery 2 intermediate rinses Final rinse Dry ECO WASH 50 Normal soil Prewash Main wash 4 Crockery and cutlery 1 intermediate rinse Final rinse Dry Salt refilling light Illuminates when special salt needs to be filled It can remain illuminated several hours after the sa...

Page 7: ...e rinse aid dispenser with rinse aid 2 Set the rinse aid dosage to position 2 If you decide in future to use separated detergents we advise that you Fill up the salt and rinse aid container Adjust the water hardness setting to the highest level and perform 1 normal washing programme without loading any dishes Adjust the water hardness setting according to the hardness of the water in your area Adj...

Page 8: ... 35 40 50 4 0 5 0 6 2 level 6 18 22 26 32 2 6 3 2 4 1 level 4 5 12 7 18 0 7 1 8 2 1 level 2 23 27 33 39 3 3 3 9 5 2 level 5 13 17 19 25 1 9 2 5 3 1 level 3 5 7 0 7 1 1 level 1 no salt necessary 1 Clarke degree measure of the water hardness 2 TH French degree measure of the water hardness 3 mmol l millimol per litre international unit for water hardness factory setting The water softener is factory...

Page 9: ...e level press the start cancel button Each time the button is pressed the level increases Level 1 follows level 10 The End light indicates the new setting To memorise the operation turn the programme selector dial to position off Press and hold the start cancel button and turn the programme selector dial clockwise till the first programme Keep the button pressed until the programme selector light ...

Page 10: ...ainer is filled with salt Remove any trace of salt Replace the cap tightly turning it clockwise until it stops with a click CAUTION Use only special salt suitable for dishwashers IMPORTANT Immediately start a complete programme IMPORTANT Water will overflow from the container as salt is added IMPORTANT Top up the special salt when the light on the control panel illuminates ...

Page 11: ... Never fill the rinse aid dispenser with any other substances e g dishwasher cleaning agent liquid detergent This would damage the appliance Adjusting the dosage of rinse aid Increase the dose if there are drops of water or lime spots on the dishes after washing Reduce the dose if there are whitish streaks on the dishes or a bluish film on glassware or knife blades Open the lid Set the dosage leve...

Page 12: ...ning 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 the cutlery basket Plastic items and pans with teflon have a tendency to retain water drops these items will not dry as well as porcelain and steel items IMPORTANT Before closi...

Page 13: ...tion you will not be able to use the cup racks To move to the higher position proceed as follows 1 Pull out the basket until it stops 2 Carefully lift both sides upwards until the mechanism is engaged and the basket is stable 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 ...

Page 14: ...ergent tablets in compartment A Close the lid Unloading the dishwasher 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 IMPORTANT Open the dishwasher s door leave it ajar and wait a...

Page 15: ...ticlockwise and remove filters B and C The dishwasher must be switched off IMPORTANT NEVER try to remove the spray arms If residues of soil have clogged the holes in the upper spray arm remove them with a toothpick Remove filter A from the base of the washing compartment Put the flat filter A back in the base of the washing compartment and ensure that it fits perfectly under the two guides D Repla...

Page 16: ...gether with the hoses 5 Only transport the dishwasher in an upright position otherwise salt water may run out Environmental concerns Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recycled The plastic components are identified by markings e g PE PS etc Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at the community waste disposal faciliti...

Page 17: ...itting inlet valve is blocked The water inlet hose has not been Check the water inlet hose correctly laid or it is bent or connection squashed The sink spigot is blocked Clean out the sink spigot The water drain hose has not been Check the water drain hose correctly laid or it is bent or connection squashed The programme does not start The dishwasher door has not been Close the door properly close...

Page 18: ...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 empty 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 There are streaks milky spots or a bluish coating on glasses and dishes D...

Page 19: ...dishwasher s door Capacity 12 place settings Noise level 51 dB A Max weight 41 The consumption values are intended as a guide and depends on the pressure and the temperature of the water and also by the variations of the power supply and the amount of dishes Programme Programme duration Energy Water minutes kWh litres POWER WASH 70 85 95 1 7 1 9 23 25 QUICK WASH 65 25 35 0 7 0 8 8 ECO WASH 50 Test...

Page 20: ...ordance with 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 Upper basket Cutlery basket Lower basket Full load 12 standard place settings Amount of detergent required 5 g 25 g Type B Rinse aid setting position 4 Type III Cup racks position A ...

Page 21: ...amp Required height 30 to 100 cm above bottom of the dishwasher If you use a drain hose extension the total length should not be longer than 4 metres Likewise the internal diameter of the couplings used for connections to the waste outlet must be no smaller than the diameter of the hose provided WARNING Any electrical and or plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by...

Page 22: ...vice Force centre The plug must be accessible after the appliance has been installed Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the cable Always pull the plug WARNING Safety standards require the appliance to be earthed The manufacturer accepts no liability for failure to observe the above safety precautions Prior to using the appliance for the first time ensure that the rated voltage and type of su...

Page 23: ... the event that a repair is required Unscrew the two screws at the rear Push the top backwards about 1 cm Lift top at the front and remove it Check if the dishwasher is levelled If not loosen or tighten the adjustable feet until the appliance is perfectly levelled Levelling Good levelling is essential for correct closure and sealing of the door When the appliance is correctly levelled the door wil...

Page 24: ... fault 4 The model and serial number of the appliance found on the rating plate 5 The purchase date Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation is required for in guarantee service calls For Customer Service in The Republic of Ireland please contact us at the address below Electrolux Group Irl Ltd Long Mile Road Dublin 12 Republic of Ireland Tel 353 0 1 4090751 Email servi...

Page 25: ...authorised by us All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Service Force Centre Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the Company s property This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights Home visits are made between 8 30am and 5 30pm Monday to Friday Visits may be available outside these hours in which case a premium will be charged Excl...

Page 26: ...y 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 appliance and cannot be transferred to another user The appliance is installed and used in accordance with instructions issued...

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