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Safety instructions

It is most important that this instruction book should be
retained with the appliance for future reference. Should
the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or
should you move house and leave the appliance, always
ensure that the book is left with the appliance in order that
the new owner can get to know the functioning of the
appliance and the relevant safety information. 

This information has been provided in the interest of your
safety. You MUST read it carefully before installing or
using the appliance. 

Installation

Check your dishwasher for any transport damage. Never 
connect a damaged machine. If your dishwasher is 
damaged, you should contact your supplier. 

For safety reasons it is dangerous to alter the specifications 
or attempt to modify this product in any way. 

Any electrical and plumbing work required to install this 
appliance should be carried out by a qualified and 
competent person.

Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not 
stand on the electrical supply cable.

The sides of the dishwasher must never be drilled to 
prevent damage to hydraulic components.

Child safety 

This appliance is designed to be operated by adults.

Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls 
or play with the product. 

Packaging parts may be dangerous for children, who could 
even be suffocated! You should therefore keep all 
packaging well away from children.

The water in your dishwasher is not for drinking. Detergent 
residues may still be present in your machine. Keep 
children well away from your dishwasher when the door is 
open.

Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children's reach. 

Your dishwasher in day-to-day 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 in operation, especially during the washing 
phase, hot water may escape. However, if the door is 
opened, a safety device ensures that the 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 open door. 

Isolate the appliance from the power supply and turn off the 
water supply after use. 

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 consumer services department. Always 
insist on genuine spare parts. 

Disposal

Dispose of the dishwasher packaging material correctly.
All packaging materials can be recycled.

Plastic parts are marked with standard international
abbreviations:
>PE<

for polyethylene, e.g. sheet wrapping material.

>PS<

for polystyrene, e.g. padding material (always CFC-
free).

>POM< for polyoxymethylene, e.g. plastic clips.

Cardboard packaging is manufactured from recycled paper
and should be deposited in the waste paper collection for
recycling.
As and when you cease to use your dishwasher and withdraw
it from service, your should render it unserviceable before
having it disposed of.

Warning! Children at play could lock themselves in your
dishwasher or otherwise endanger their lives. Therefore cut off
the power supply cable and make the door closing device
unusable to prevent children from being trapped inside.

For the disposing of the appliance please take it to a recycling
centre or to your dealer who will, for a small contribution to the
costs, dispose it for you.

Economical and
ecological dishwashing

Ensure that the water softener is correctly adjusted.

Do not pre-wash under running water. 

Select the wash programme to suit the nature and degree of 
the soiling on the dishes.

Do not use more detergent, special salt and rinse aid than is 
recommended in these operating instructions and by the 
manufacturer of the respective product.

Summary of Contents for DA 6241

Page 1: ...DISHWASHER DA 6241 Instruction book GB ...

Page 2: ...on instructions 14 Water supply connections 14 Water outlet hose connection 14 Electrical connection 14 Fitting under a counter 15 Levelling 15 Hints for test centres 15 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 Compatibility Directive and subsequent modifications Dimensi...

Page 3: ...e ensures that the 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...

Page 4: ...er hardness switch 3 Salt container 4 Detergent dispenser type A type B 5 Control panel 6 Rating plate 7 Rinse aid dispenser type A type B 8 Filters 9 Lower spray arm 10 Upper spray arm 11 Upper basket 12 Worktop Description of the appliance IN148 ...

Page 5: ... and salt separately the special salt is to be put into the salt container In this case the water softener must be set to between level 1 and 5 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 especial...

Page 6: ... 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 type B 1 Open the container by turning the lid A anticlockwise 2 Fill with rin...

Page 7: ...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 handles facing upwards Mix spoons with other cutlery to prevent them from sticking together For best results we recommend you to use the cutlery grids provided if the size and dimens...

Page 8: ...ds and avoiding the front positions near the door Before closing the door ensure that 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 Move the front runner stops A of the upper basket outwards and slide...

Page 9: ...ise until the letter of the programme you wish to select corresponds with the programme marker on the control panel see Washing programmes chart Depress the On Off push button the On Off indicator light will come on and the machine will start 5 Interrupting a washing programme Interrupt a washing programme in progress ONLY if it s absolutely necessary To interrupt a washing programme Attention Hot...

Page 10: ...the detergent manufacturers instructions Do not place the tablets in the tub or in the cutlery basket as this will result in poorer wash results The tablets should be placed in the detergent dispenser 3 If you encounter problems when using 3 in 1 products for the first time then please contact the detergent manufacturers care line the telephone number is given on the product packaging Special advi...

Page 11: ...g compartment and clean both faces thoroughly 7 Put the flat filter back in the base of the washing compartment 8 Place the coarse fine filter in the microfilter 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 circumstanc...

Page 12: ...ration All push buttons are inoperative except for the On Off push button 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 press the On Off push button the programme will continue from the point in which it was interrupted If the malfunction reappears contact the consumer services department The...

Page 13: ...hat you always have these numbers at hand we recommend you to make a note of them here Mod PNC S N Service and spare parts 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 Contac...

Page 14: ...e edge of the sink using the special curved plastic guide provided if provided with the machine 3 To a stand pipe provided with vent hole minimum internal diameter 4 cm The waste connection must be at a height of between 30 cm minimum and 100 cm maximum from the bottom of the dishwasher The drain hose can face either to the right or left of the dishwasher Ensure the hose is not bent or squashed as...

Page 15: ...evelling Good 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 Testing in accordance with EN 60704 must be carried out with appliance fully loaded and usi...

Page 16: ...d 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 Subject to change without notice 152972 47 0 ...

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