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DISHWASHER

DE 6844 A

INSTRUCTION BOOK 

152976 38/1

UK

Summary of Contents for DE 6644

Page 1: ...DISHWASHER DE 6844 A INSTRUCTION BOOK 152976 38 1 UK ...

Page 2: ...s 19 External cleaning 20 Prolonged periods of non operation 20 Frost precautions 20 Moving the machine 20 Something not working 21 Service and spare parts 22 Technical specifications 22 Hints for test centres 23 For the installer Installation instructions 24 Water supply connections 24 Water outlet hose connection 25 Electrical connection 26 Fitting under a counter 27 Levelling 27 Contents Guide ...

Page 3: ...the open door Isolate the appliance from the power supply and turn off the water supply after use Care should be taken when cleaning the bottom door seal and hinge area as any exposed metal edges may cut if care is not taken 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 y...

Page 4: ...5 Detergent dispenser 6 Control panel 7 Rating plate 8 Rinse aid dispenser 9 Central filter 10 Lower spray arm 11 Upper spray arm 12 SID detergent dispenser Super Intensity Dispenser 13 Upper basket 14 Worktop Description of the appliance 1 2 3 4 5 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 14 IN78 ...

Page 5: ...K A 30 this option is automatically deactivated 6 DELAY START push button This option allows the start of the programme to be delayed by 3 6 or 9 hours 7 Indicator lights Phase indicator lights Washing phase illuminates when the washing phase is running Drying phase illuminates when the drying phase is running End of programme illuminates when the washing programme has ended Salt and rinse aid ind...

Page 6: ...ld be adjusted according to the hardness of the water in your area Your local Water Authority can advise you on the hardness of the water in your area The dishwasher is factory set at level 3 If this level is not suitable for your area the softener should be adjusted To select a different level be sure that the dishwasher is off and then proceed as follows 1 Press INTENSIVE SID 80 and NORMAL progr...

Page 7: ...e current level is 3 by pressing the INTENSIVE SID 80 programme push button once level 4 is selected If the current level is 5 by pressing the INTENSIVE SID 80 programme push button once level 1 is selected The INTENSIVE SID 80 indicator light remains off for about 5 seconds after which it starts flashing indicating the new level selected 4 To memorise the new level switch off the dishwasher by pr...

Page 8: ...ng with salt for the first time 3 Using the funnel provided pour in the salt until the container is full Do not worry if water over flows from the unit when filling with salt this is quite normal 4 Replace the cap making sure that there is no trace of salt on the screw thread or on the gasket 5 Screw on the cap tightly The salt container will require topping up periodically You are reminded of thi...

Page 9: ... During the run of the programme it will remain off It is possible to deactivate the rinse aid indicator light see the following instructions By default the rinse aid indicator light is active Ensure that the lid is closed after every refill Do not put liquid detergent in the rinse aid compartment Clean up any rinse aid spilt during filling with an absorbent cloth to avoid excess foaming during th...

Page 10: ...o memorise the operation switch off the dishwasher by pressing the ON OFF push button To reactivate the rinse aid indicator light follow the same process until the end of programme indicator light starts to flash Adjusting the dose According to the finish and drying results obtained adjust the dose of rinse aid by means of the 6 position selector C position 1 minimum dosage position 6 maximum dosa...

Page 11: ...ely The rows of prongs on the lower basket can be easily lowered to allow you to load pots pans and bowls To lower the prongs Slightly pull them upward and let them drop down see picture To bring them back to the standing position just pull them up again The cutlery basket Long bladed knives stored in an upright position are a potential hazard These items should only be places in the removable kni...

Page 12: ...lts we recommend you to use the cutlery grids provided if the size and dimensions of the cutlery allow it The upper basket The upper basket is designed for plates dessert plates saucers dinner plates of up to 25 cm in diameter salad bowls cups and glasses Arrange items so that water can reach all surfaces Glasses with long stems can be placed upside down in the raised cup racks Light items plastic...

Page 13: ...ntil it stops 2 Carefully lift both sides upwards until the mechanism is engaged and the basket is stable When the top basket is in the higher position it will only take plates up to 20 cm in diameter and you will not be able to use the cup racks 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 the allow th...

Page 14: ...penser located in the centre of the upper basket If using detergent in tablets proceed as follows 1 For all programmes place 1 tablet inside the detergent dispenser 2 Always close the lid 3 For all programmes with prewash place a portion of a further tablet on the lid of the detergent dispenser Insufficient quantities of detergent will produce poor washing results whereas an excessive amount of de...

Page 15: ...roof Cutlery with 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 aft...

Page 16: ...tings with normal soil Characterised by a duration of about 80 minutes and a washing temperature of 70 C The time value is approximate and depends on the pressure and the temperature of the water and also by the variations of the power supply This is the daily programme for excellence Ideal for washing crockery and cutlery of breakfast and dinner fresh soil Characterised by a duration of about 30 ...

Page 17: ...required the HALF LOAD option The start of the programme will occur after about 6 seconds from the last pressure of a push button programme or HALF LOAD push button in this time it is possible to change programme simply pressing the push button of another programme Once the programme has started the phase indicator lights will turn off except for the phase under way It is possible to interrupt the...

Page 18: ...it will not be possible to start a new programme if first you do not cancel the previous For instructions on how to cancel a programme see point 9 If during the drying phase drying indicator light illuminated the dishwasher door is opened or the ON OFF push button is pressed the running programme is automatically cancelled In this case the machine returns to setting mode and it is possible to sele...

Page 19: ... refit the filter by pushing it back to its original position until it engages Cleaning the large filter Every week If necessary clean the large filter B on both sides under running water using a brush To remove the large filter 1 Remove the spray arm by pulling it upwards on one side 2 Turn the column C anticlockwise by 90 and then slide out the filter 3 Once cleaned refit it following the above ...

Page 20: ...s scouring pads or solvent acetone trichloroethylene etc Prolonged periods of non operation If you are not using the machine for any period of time you are advised to 1 Unplug the appliance and then turn off the water 2 Fill the rinse aid dispenser 3 Leave the door ajar to prevent the formation of any unpleasant smells 4 Leave the inside of the machine clean Frost precautions Avoid placing the mac...

Page 21: ...flashing 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 dishwasher will not drain Drying phase The drain hose may be squashed or bent Reposition the hose indicator light The sink may be blocked Clear any blockages flashes The drain hose extension is not correct Follow the instructions for connecting to t...

Page 22: ... 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 see picture 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 ...

Page 23: ...ontainer and with rinse aid the rinse aid dispenser Test standard EN 50242 Reference programme ECONOMY 50 Load 12 standard place settings Rinse aid selector position 5 Detergent dosage 30 g in the dispenser Arrangement upper basket Arrangement lower basket Arrangement cutlery basket Arrangement knife basket ...

Page 24: ... specifications Your local Water Authority will advise you on the average mains pressure in your area The dishwasher features fill and drain hoses which can be turned either to the left or the right to suit the installation Do not use for the connection old hoses which have been used in another appliance The locknut must be correctly fitted to avoid water leaks Avoid bends or kinks in the hose whi...

Page 25: ...ug must not be in place when the machine is draining as this could cause the water to siphon back into the machine 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...

Page 26: ...e plug which is marked with the letter E or the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow 2 Connect the Blue neutral wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured black 3 Connect the Brown live wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured red The plug moulded onto the lead incorporates a 13amp BSI362 fuse Only ASTA or BSI fuses sho...

Page 27: ...out the rear slots lifting the worktop Insert the machine after adjusting height and levelling with the adjustable feet When inserting the machine ensure that the water inlet and drain hoses are not kinked or squashed Levelling Good levelling is essential for correct closure and sealing of the door When the appliance is correctly levelled the door will not catch on the levelling spacers on either ...

Page 28: ...pliances 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 Household Appliances Limited 2001 1 09 01 ...

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