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Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer. 
Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, please carry out the checks listed below.

Important:

If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation a 
charge will be made even if the appliance is in guarantee.

6

Something not working

Symptom

Solution

The machine will not start 

The door has not been properly closed.

The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket.

There is a power failure.

The machine does not fill with water

Ensure the water tap is open.

Ensure the mains water supply has not been cut off.

The inlet hose may be squashed or bent. Reposition the hose.

The inlet hose may be blocked. Switch off the water supply and clean the filter.

The filters are blocked

Clean the filters (refer to "Maintenance and cleaning").

The spray arms are not rotating

Ensure the crockery is loaded correctly.

The dishwasher will not drain

The drain hose may be squashed or bent. Reposition the hose.

The sink may be blocked. Clear any blockages.

The drain hose extension is not correct. Follow the instructions for connecting 
to the waste.

There is no vent in the end of the drain hose.

The machine is noisy

Dishes are rattling against each other, refer to “Loading your machine”.

The spray arms are knocking against the dishes. Refer to "Loading your 
machine".

The door is difficult to close 

The dishwasher is not level, or not properly built-in.

Visible lime deposits or white film

Check that there is salt and that the salt cap is tight.

on the dishes

Check that the right level of the water softener is set.

The dishes are not quite dry

The rinse aid has run out or too little is being used.

The dishes are not clean (poor wash)

The baskets are too full.

The dishes have not been arranged properly.

The spray arms do not rotate

The spray arms are clogged.

The filters are clogged.

The filters are not in the correct position.

Not enough detergent has been used or it is unsuitable.

The detergent is old or has gone hard.

The salt container cap is not properly closed.

The washing programme selected is too gentle.

If after all these checks, the problem persists, contact your
local Service Force Centre, quoting the model and serial
number. This information can be found on the rating plate
located on the right hand side of the dishwasher door.

This product 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
Service Force Centre. 
Always insist on genuine spare parts.

Prod.No. ........ Ser. No. .........

Mod. ........

RA01

Summary of Contents for DA 4142

Page 1: ...DISHWASHER DA 4142 Instruction Book 152969 88 0 UK ...

Page 2: ...adjustment 2 Upper basket stop 3 Upper spray arm 4 Salt container 5 Detergent dispenser 6 Control panel 7 Rinse aid dispenser 8 Filters 9 Lower spray arm 10 Upper basket 11 Worktop Description of the appliance 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 IN112 1 2 11 ...

Page 3: ...re a potential hazard Long and or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives must be positioned horizontally in the upper basket Take care when loading or unloading sharp items such as knives 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 ha...

Page 4: ... out 2 Refit the basket in the higher position and replace the stops A in their original position When the basket is in the higher position you will not be able to use the cup rack s After loading your machine always close the door as an open door can be a hazard US69 RC01 With upper basket raised 20 cm 31 cm With upper basket lowered 24 cm 27 cm Maximum height of the dishes in upper basket lower ...

Page 5: ... to select corresponds with the programme marker on the control panel see Washing programmes chart If necessary select the temperature of the main wash according to the instructions given in the Washing programmes chart see Required temperature push button Press the On Off push button the On Off indicator light will illuminate and the programme will start automatically 5 To interrupt a washing pro...

Page 6: ... levelling is essential for correct closure and sealing of the door When the appliance is correctly levelled the door will not catch on either side of the cabinet If the door does not close correctly loosen or tighten the adjustable feet until the machine is perfectly level 820 570 600 600 IN05 Dimensions Width 45 cm Height with worktop 85 cm Height without worktop 82 cm Max depth 63 cm Max depth ...

Page 7: ...ucts This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user Your new home is within the European Community EC or European Free Trade Area The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically i e a normal household The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country Before you move please contact your nearest C...

Page 8: ...nces 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 Electrolux plc 2003 0 04 03 Subject to change without notice ...

Page 9: ...ld not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product Keep all packaging well away from children Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children s reach During Use 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 i...

Page 10: ...ty water which may have been spilled remaining on the bottom of the machine which may cause corrosion To fill 1 To fill with salt unscrew the cap of the salt container 2 Pour 1 litre of water inside the container this is necessary only before filling with salt for the first time 3 Using the funnel if provided pour in the salt until the container is full Do not worry if water over flows from the un...

Page 11: ...very day use As the gel is extra gentle is it recommended for fine bone china If using powder detergents proceed as follows 1 Open the dispenser lid by pulling the catch D 2 Add the detergent according to the recommended quantity given in the Washing programmes chart see Instruction Book Part 2 As all detergents are not the same you should also consult the instructions on the packet 3 Always close...

Page 12: ... wooden or horn handles or glued parts bronze cutlery saucepans with wooden handles aluminium ware crystal ware leaded glass plastic items antique or fine decorated china Certain types of decoration can discolour when washed in a dishwasher Crystal ware and plastic objects if not guaranteed dishwasher proof should be washed by hand Certain types of glass can also become opaque after being washed s...

Page 13: ...er 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 The dishwasher must not be used without filters Incorrect repositioning and fitting of the filters will produce poor washing results Cleaning the filters is vital to ensure correc...

Page 14: ...Dishes are rattling against each other refer to Loading your machine The spray arms are knocking against the dishes Refer to Loading your machine The door is difficult to close The dishwasher is not level or not properly built in Visible lime deposits or white film Check that there is salt and that the salt cap is tight on the dishes Check that the right level of the water softener is set The dish...

Page 15: ...se is not bent or squashed as this could prevent or slow down the discharge of water If you use a drain hose extension it must be no longer than 2 metres and its internal diameter must be no smaller than the diameter of the hose provided 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 The sink plug m...

Page 16: ... 2 03 03 152981 52 3 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 ...

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