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

Remove all packaging before positioning the machine.

If possible, position the machine next to a water tap and a
drain.

No further openings for the venting of the dishwasher are
required, but only to let the water fill and drain hose and power
supply cable pass through.

The dishwasher incorporates adjustable feet to allow the
adjustment of the height.

During all operations that involve accessibility to internal
components the dishwasher has to be unplugged.

When inserting the machine, ensure that the water inlet hose,
the drain hose and the supply cable 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 either side of the cabinet.

If the door does not close correctly, loosen or tighten the
adjustable feet until the machine is perfectly level.

Fixing to the adjacent units

The dishwasher must be secured against tilting.
Therefore make sure that the counter it is fixed under, is
suitably secured to a fixed structure (adjacent kitchen units
cabinets, wall).

Water supply connections 

This dishwasher may be fed with either hot (max. 60°) or cold
water. Nevertheless we advise you a cold water supply.
A hot water supply is not always efficient with very soiled
crockery as it shortens the washing programmes a lot.

For making the connection itself, the coupling nut fitted to the
machine’s supply hose is designed to screw onto a 3/4" inch
gas thread spout or to a purpose made quick-coupling tap
such as the Press-block.

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 water inlet hose must not be kinked, crushed, or entangled
when it is being connected. 

The dishwasher features fill and drain hoses which can be
turned either to the left or the right to suit the installation by
means of the locknut. The locknut must be correctly fitted
to avoid water leaks

(Attention! NOT all models of

dishwashers have fill and drain hoses provided with locknut. In
this case, this kind of facility 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 drinking water system. This appliance complies with
the applicable plumbing regulations.

Water outlet hose connection

The end of the drain hose can be connected in the following
ways: 

1. To the sink outlet spigot, securing it to the underside of the 

work surface. This will prevent waste water from the sink 
running into the machine. 

2. 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 this could prevent
or slow down the discharge of water. 

The sink plug must not be in place when the machine is
draining as this could cause the water to syphon 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 hose provided. 

Attention!
Our appliances 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 therefore advise you to remove it.

Electrical connection

Information concerning the electrical connection is given on the
rating plate on the edge of the dishwasher’s door.

Before plugging the appliance into the wall socket, make sure
that:

1. The mains voltage and current rating at the site of 

installation match the nominal voltage and current rating 
given on the rating plate. 

2. The meter, fuses, mains power supply and wall socket can 

all take the maximum load required. Make sure that the 
socket and plug are compatible without having to use any 
type of adaptor. If necessary, have the domestic wiring 
system socket replaced.

To isolate the dishwasher from mains, remove the mains plug.

Installation instructions

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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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