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1. Check that the baskets have been 

loaded correctly and that the spray 
arms can rotate freely  

2. Turn on the water tap

3. Close the dishwasher door

4. Press the On/Off button

The On/Off indicator light illuminates. 

5. Setting and starting the programme 

To select a programme, press the button of the 
programme you wish to select, (see "Washing 
programmes" chart), the indicator light of the button 
illuminates and in the digital display will appear, flashing, 
the running time of the programme that has been set (in 
minutes). 
The programme in progress indicator light illuminates.
After about 3 seconds from the last pressure of a button 
the programme starts automatically.
In the digital display the running time of the programme is 
no longer flashing, the programme in progress indicator 
light remains illuminated.

Setting and starting the programme with the 
delay start

The setting of the delay start occurs before selecting 
the programme

Press the delay start button until the flashing number of 
the hours for the delay start will appear in the digital 
display (from 1h to 19h).
Select a washing programme (see "Washing programmes"
chart). In the digital display will appear, for a moment, the 
running time of the programme and then again appears 
the selected delay start time.
As soon as the number of hours is displayed without 
flashing, the countdown for the delay start is active. 
The countdown will decrease with steps of 1 hour.
The opening of the door during the countdown will not 
modify the delay start.
Once the delay start has elapsed the programme will 
start automatically.

Note: With the delay start function set, the programme
in progress 
indicator light is off. Once the countdown of 
the delay start has elapsed, the washing programme will 
start automatically and the programme in progress
indicator light will illuminate.

Note: it is possible to select a washing programme and 
the delay start also with the door slightly opened.
In this case the start of the programme or of the 
countdown will occur after the closure of the door.
Until that moment it is possible to modify the set made. 

6. To interrupt or cancel a washing 

programme in progress

Interrupt or cancel a washing programme in progress 
ONLY if it’s absolutely necessary.

Attention! Hot steam may escape when the door is 
opened. Open the door carefully.

Interrupt a washing programme in progress

a) Open the dishwasher door; the programme will stop. 

Close the door; the programme will start from the point 
at which it was interrupted.

b) Press the On/Off button, in this case all the indicator 

lights turn off. Press the On/Off button again; the 
programme will start from the point at which it was 
interrupted.

Cancel a washing programme in progress

To cancel a washing programme you have to reset the 
dishwasher; press simultaneously function buttons and 3
for about 2 seconds. After about 2 seconds all the indicator 
lights will turn off (except for the On/Off indicator light and 
eventually the rinse aid and salt indicator lights) indicating 
that the running programme has been cancelled.

If a new washing programme is to be selected, check that 
there is detergent in the detergent dispenser.

7. To cancel a delay start

To cancel a delay start in progress you have to reset the 
dishwasher; follow the same instructions given in "To 
cancel a washing programme in progress". Cancelling a 
delay start involves also the cancelling of the washing 
programme set. 
In this case you have to set the washing programme 
again.

8. End of the washing programme

The dishwasher will automatically stop.

The programme in progress indicator light turns off.

The end of programme indicator light is illuminated.

The indicator light of the programme just ended will remain 
on.

In the digital display appears 0only in this case the 
programme has ended.

Switch off the dishwasher by pressing the On/Off button.

Open the dishwasher’s door, leave it ajar and wait a few 
minutes before removing the dishes; in this way they will 
be cooler and the drying will be improved.

9. Unloading the dishwasher

Hot dishes are sensitive to knocks. The dishes should 
therefore be allowed to cool down before removing from 
the appliance.

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.

When the washing programme has finished, it is
recommended that the dishwasher is unplugged and the
water tap turned off.

Starting a washing programme

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Summary of Contents for DE 6956

Page 1: ...DISHWASHER DE 6956 DE 6956 X DE 6956 A Instruction book GB ...

Page 2: ... kinds of detergent 13 Washing programmes 14 Starting a washing programme 15 Maintenance and cleaning 16 Cleaning the filters 16 Prolonged periods of non operation 16 Frost precautions 16 Moving the machine 16 Something not working 17 Service and spare parts 18 Hints for test centres 19 Contents 2 Dimensions Width 59 6 cm Height 81 8 87 8 cm Max depth 61 cm Max depth with open door 118 5 cm Electr...

Page 3: ...unctioning Contact your local Service Force Centre 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 ...

Page 4: ...y is not possible If the machine is connected to new pipes or pipes which have not been used for a long time you should run the water for a few minutes before connecting the inlet hose DO NOT use connection hoses which have previously been used for an old appliance This appliance has been fitted with safety features which will prevent the water used in the appliance from returning back into the dr...

Page 5: ... right 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 side of the cabinet If the door does not close properly loosen or tighten the adjustable feet until the machine is perfectly level Adjusting the height of the plinth It is important for the dishwasher to be absolutely hor...

Page 6: ...ket stop 2 Water hardness dial 3 Salt container 4 Detergent dispenser 5 Control panel 6 Rating plate 7 Rinse aid dispenser 8 Filters 9 Lower spray arm 10 Upper spray arm 11 Upper basket Description of the appliance ...

Page 7: ...des concerning malfunction of the dishwasher Indicator lights have the following meanings The salt and rinse aid indicator lights are never illuminated while a washing programme is running even if filling with salt and rinse aid is necessary The control panel Function buttons Indicator lights Digital display Delay start button On Off indicator light On Off button Programme selection buttons Progra...

Page 8: ...dicator light of function button 4 goes on flashing 4 Press function button 4 again the 3 in 1 indicator light illuminates indicating that the 3 in 1 function is active To deactivate the function press function button 4 again the indicator light turns off 5 To memorise the operation switch off the dishwasher by pressing the On Off button or wait about 60 seconds after which the dishwasher will aut...

Page 9: ... at level 5 1 Press the On Off button The On Off indicator light illuminates setting mode If a programme button indicator light is on this means that a washing programme is set The programme must be cancelled press simultaneously function buttons 2 and 3 for about 2 seconds All the indicator lights will turn off except for the On Off indicator light and eventually salt and rinse aid indicator ligh...

Page 10: ...nger to dissolve then this can take longer The function of the machine is not affected Do not worry if water overflows from the unit when filling with salt this is quite normal Rinse aid Rinse aid is automatically added during the last rinse ensuring thorough rinsing and spot and streak free drying The dispenser which is positioned inside the door holds about 110 ml of rinse aid which is sufficien...

Page 11: ...dishes The lower basket The lower basket is designed to take saucepans lids plates salad bowls cutlery etc Serving dishes and large lids should be arranged around the edge of the basket ensuring that the spray arms can turn freely The two rows of prongs on the lower basket can be easily lowered to allow you to load pots pans and bowls In daily use 11 For washing in the dishwasher the following cut...

Page 12: ...faces Glasses with long stems can be placed upside down in the cup racks For taller items the cup racks can be folded upwards Light items plastic bowls etc must be loaded in the upper basket and arranged so they do not move In case that plates are loaded in the upper basket load them starting from the rear positions of the basket tilting them slightly forwards and avoiding the front positions near...

Page 13: ...centrated detergents reduces pollution and is good for your dishes as these washing programmes are specially matched to the dirt dissolving properties of the enzymes in concentrated detergents It is for this reason that using 50 C washing programmes in conjunction with concentrated detergents can achieve the same cleaning results that can otherwise only be achieved using 65 C washing programmes Us...

Page 14: ...the duration of washing and drying have been extended 3 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 The programme duration is visible in the digital display when the selection of the washing programme occurs Washing programmes Programme Degree of soil and type of load Heavy soil Crockery ...

Page 15: ... in progress ONLY if it s absolutely necessary Attention Hot steam may escape when the door is opened Open the door carefully Interrupt a washing programme in progress a Open the dishwasher door the programme will stop Close the door the programme will start from the point at which it was interrupted b Press the On Off button in this case all the indicator lights turn off Press the On Off button a...

Page 16: ...in the base of the washing compartment 8 Place the coarse filter A in the microfilter B 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 Attention Under no circumstances may the dishwasher be used without filters Incorrect repositi...

Page 17: ...stling noise during washing Malfunction 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 Delay start has been selected Close the door Insert the mains plug Replace the fuse If dishes are to be washed immediately cancel the delay start Use a different brand of detergent The whistling is not a cause...

Page 18: ...ry The dishes are not clean The wrong washing programme has been selected The dishes were arranged in such a way as to stop water reaching all parts of the surface The baskets must not be overloaded The spray arms do not rotate freely due to wrong arrangement of the load The filters in the base of the washing compartment are dirty or incorrectly positioned Too little or no detergent has been used ...

Page 19: ... out when the salt container and rinse aid dispenser have been filled with salt and rinse aid respectively and using the test programme see Washing programmes chart Hints for test centres 19 Load 12 standard place settings Rinse aid setting position 4 Type III Detergent dosage 5 g 25 g Type B Arrangement lower basket Arrangement upper basket Arrangement cutlery basket Cup racks position A ...

Page 20: ... 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 01 06 ...

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