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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 does not start or stops during operation. All push buttons are inoperative except for the On/Off push button. The
indicator light of the programme in progress is flashing and a fault code visible in the digital display (see following chart).
Carry out the following suggested corrective actions.

Once the checks have been carried out, to continue the programme, press the push button of the programme that was in progress
before the intervention of the alarm, it will start from the point in which it was interrupt. 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

- in the digital display appears

The machine does not fill with
water.

- Indicator light of the 

programme in progress is 
flashing 

- in the digital display appears

The dishwasher will not drain.

- Indicator light of the 

programme in progress
is flashing 

- in the digital display appears

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.

Close the door.

Insert the mains plug.

Replace the fuse.

Use a different brand of detergent.

The whistling is not a cause for concern.

Summary of Contents for DE 6955

Page 1: ...GESCHIRRSPÜLER DISHWASHER DE 6955 Bedienungsanleitung Instruction book D GB ...

Page 2: ...tallation instructions 37 Building in 37 Levelling 37 Fixing to adjacent units 37 Water supply connections 37 Water inlet hose with safety valve 37 Water outlet hose connection 38 Electrical connection 38 Hints for test centres 39 Contents 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...

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: ...ion activation of the inflow of rinse aid Delay start push button this option allows the start of the programme to be delayed from 1 to 19 hours The digital display indicates the level of hardness to which the water softener is set if the rinse aid inflow is activated deactivated the delay start the approximative remaining time of the running programme fault codes concerning malfunction of the dis...

Page 5: ...2 Remove the lower basket from the dishwasher 3 Turn the water hardness switch to position 1 or 2 see table 4 Replace the lower basket dH german degrees TH french degrees PPM parts per million manually electronically 51 70 43 50 37 42 29 36 23 28 19 22 15 18 11 14 4 10 4 901 1250 751 900 641 750 501 640 391 500 321 390 251 320 181 250 70 180 70 91 125 76 90 65 75 51 64 40 50 33 39 26 32 19 25 7 18...

Page 6: ...case the water softener must manually be set to 1 or 2 and electronically between 1 and 10 depending on the water hardness in your area to ensure that the special salt is taken from the salt container only 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 fil...

Page 7: ...se According to the finish and drying results obtained adjust the dose of rinse aid by means of the 6 position selector position 1 minimum dosage position 6 maximum dosage Increase the dose if there are drops of water or lime spots on the dishes after washing The dose is factory set in position 4 Reduce it if there are sticky whitish streaks on the dishes Filling with rinse aid Rinse aid dispenser...

Page 8: ... may not be washed in the dishwasher Before loading the dishes you should Remove large left overs Soften remnants of burnt food in pans When loading the dishes and cutlery please note Dishes and cutlery must not impede the rotation of the spray arms Load hollow items such as cups glasses pans etc with the opening downwards so that water cannot collect in the container or a deep base Dishes and ite...

Page 9: ...movable knife basket Long and or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives must be placed horizontally in the removable knife basket which is positioned at the rear of the upper basket Cutlery should be placed in the removable cutlery basket with the handles facing downwards If the handles protrude from the bottom of the basket obstructing the lower spray arm load the cutlery with the handles ...

Page 10: ...hat the spray arms can rotate freely Adjusting the height of the upper basket If washing very large plates you can load them in the lower basket after moving the upper basket to the higher position 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 Attention Never lift or...

Page 11: ...ents can be split into two basic types conventional alkaline detergents with caustic components low alkaline concentrated detergents with natural enzymes The use of 50 C washing programmes in conjunction with concentrated detergents reduces pollution and is good for your dishes these wash programmes are specially matched to the dirt dissolving properties of the enzymes in the concentrated detergen...

Page 12: ...n 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 Light soil Delicate china and glassware Programme duration in minutes Energy consumption in kWh Water consumption in litres 30 0 8 9 130 150 0 95 1 05 14 16 75 0 9 15 85 95 1 65 1 85 22 24 Normal soil Crockery and cutlery Cold prewash Main wash up to 65 50 C ...

Page 13: ...g To cancel a washing programme in progress Press simultaneously the function push buttons 2 and 3 for about 2 seconds all the indicator lights will turn off except for the On Off indicator light indicating 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 7 Setting the delay start The sett...

Page 14: ...amme therefore open the door carefully Unloading the dishwasher Hot dishes are sensitive to knocks The dishes should therefore be allowed to cool down before removing from the appliance Leave the dishes in the dishwasher for approx 15 minutes with the door ajar after the end of programme so that they dry better and will be cooler Empty the lower basket first and then the upper one this will avoid ...

Page 15: ... 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 may the dishwasher be used without filters To ensure a correct working of the dishwasher NEVER try to remove the upper spray arm If residues of soil have clogged the holes in the upper spray arm remove them with a toothpick Check that the WRD is ...

Page 16: ...light of the programme in progress is flashing in the digital display appears The dishwasher will not drain Indicator light of the programme in progress is flashing in the digital display appears 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...

Page 17: ...luish 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 information can...

Page 18: ...nstantaneous water heaters The dishwasher is fitted with safety devices that prevent the wash water returning into the drinking water system and comply with the applicable plumbing regulations 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 dishwasher features fill and drain...

Page 19: ...s 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 on...

Page 20: ...e aid container have been filled with salt and rinse aid respectively and using the test programme see Washing programmes chart Hints for test centres Arrangement lower basket Arrangement upper basket Arrangement cutlery basket Arrangement cutlery basket Load 12 standard place settings Rinse aid setting Rinse aid dispenser type A position 4 Type III Rinse aid dispenser type B position 5 Type III D...

Page 21: ...rolux Group is the world s largest producer of powered appliances 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 0 0303 ...

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