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FAVORIT 54730
Dishwasher
Operating instructions
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152973 62/1en/UK2 5-06-2003 16:28 Pagina 2 Dear customer Please read these user instructions carefully. Above all please observe the safety instructions on the first few pages of these user instructions! Please keep these user instructions for later reference. Pass them on to any subsequent owner of the appliance. The warning triangle and/or specific words (Warning!, Caution!, Important!) are used to highlight instructions that are important for your safety or for the function of the applianc
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152973 62/1en/UK2 5-06-2003 16:28 Pagina 3 Contents Safety instructions 4 Disposing of packaging and old machines 5 Disposing of the packaging 5 Disposing of your old machine 6 Economical and ecological dishwashing 6 Description of the appliance 7 The inside of the appliance 7 Control panel 8 Before using your dishwasher for the first time 9 Setting the water hardness range 9 Filling with special salt 11 The rinse aid 12 Loading cutlery and dishes 14 The lower basket 15 Cutlery basket 16 The
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152973 62/1en/UK2 5-06-2003 16:28 Pagina 4 Safety instructions The safety of AEG electrical appliances conforms to accepted rules of technology and the Appliance Safety Act. We as manufacturers, however, see ourselves as being obliged to familiarise you with the following safety instructions. Using your dishwasher for its intended purpose Only use your dishwasher for machine washing of household crockery. If your machine is misused or used for any purposes other than that for which it is
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152973 62/1en/UK2 5-06-2003 16:28 Pagina 5 Never pull the plug out of the socket by the cable - always hold the plug. Dishwasher repairs should only be performed by trained personnel. Improper repairs may seriously endanger the user. If your dishwasher needs to be repaired, you should contact your local AEG Service Force Centre or your retailer. Never place any solvents in your dishwasher or you may cause an explosion! Do not rest or sit on the open door as the machine could tilt
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152973 62/1en/UK2 5-06-2003 16:28 Pagina 6 Disposing of your old machine When your machine finally reaches the end of its life and you withdraw it from service, you should render it unserviceable before having it disposed of. Warning! Children at play could lock themselves in your machine (and suffocate) or otherwise endanger their lives. Therefore pull out the main plug and detach and discard the electrical supply lead. Disable the door lock so that the door no longer closes. Marking of plas
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152973 62/1en/UK2 5-06-2003 16:28 Pagina 7 Description of the appliance The inside of the appliance IN111 1. Upper basket stop 2. Upper spray arm 3. Salt container 4. Detergent dispenser 5. Control panel 6. Rinse aid dispenser 7. Filters 8. Lower spray arm 9. Upper basket 10. Worktop 7
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152973 62/1en/UK2 5-06-2003 16:28 Pagina 8 Control panel 1. Programme selector push buttons 2. “Delay start” push button This option allows the start of the programme to be delayed by 3, 6 or 9 hours. 3. 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 indicator lights salt refilling indicator light i
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152973 62/1en/UK2 5-06-2003 16:28 Pagina 9 Before using your dishwasher for the first time 1. Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions. 2. Remove all packaging from inside the appliance. 3. Set the water softener. 4. Pour 1 litre of water inside the salt container and then fill with salt. 5. Fill the rinse-aid dispenser. Setting the water hardness range The dishwasher is equipped with a water softener designed to remove minerals and salts fr
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152973 62/1en/UK2 5-06-2003 16:28 Pagina 10 To select a different level be sure that the dishwasher is off and then proceed as follows: 1. Press INTENSIV 70° and 30 MIN programme push buttons simultaneously. 2. While keeping the programme push buttons INTENSIV 70° and 30 MIN pressed switch on the dishwasher by pressing the On/Off push button. The On/Off indicator light comes on. At the same time, the indicator lights of the INTENSIV 70° and 30 MIN push buttons start flashing. SO417 Press t
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152973 62/1en/UK2 5-06-2003 16:28 Pagina 11 4. To memorise the new level, switch off the dishwasher by pressing the On/Off push button. Filling with special salt Caution! The packaging of dishwasher salt and detergents are often very similar. The accidental filling of the salt compartment with detergent would ruin the water softener. Each time you add salt, make sure the carton you have in your hand really is salt. Only use salt specifically designed for use in dishwashers. All other types
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152973 62/1en/UK2 5-06-2003 16:28 Pagina 12 The rinse-aid The rinse-aid ensures brilliant crockery and also helps it to dry. It is automatically added in during the hot rinsing cycle. The storage compartment built in to the inside of the door can hold about 110 ml of rinse-aid, which will be sufficient for between 16 and 40 dishwashing programmes, according to the dosage setting. Filling up the rinse-aid 1. Open the container by turning the lid (A) anticlockwise. 2. Add the rinse aid until
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152973 62/1en/UK2 5-06-2003 16:28 Pagina 13 To deactivate the rinse aid indicator light be sure that the dishwasher is off and then proceed as follows: 1. Press INTENSIV 70° and 30 MIN programme push buttons simultaneously. 2. While keeping the programme push buttons INTENSIV 70° and 30 MIN pressed switch on the dishwasher by pressing the On/Off push button. The On/Off indicator light comes on. At the same time, the indicator lights of the INTENSIV 70° and 30 MIN push buttons start flashin
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152973 62/1en/UK2 5-06-2003 16:28 Pagina 14 Loading cutlery and dishes Sponges, household cloths and any object that can absorb water must not be washed in the dishwasher. Do not load very small items which can fall through the baskets. For washing in the dishwasher the following cutlery/dishes are not suitable: are of limited suitability: Cutlery with wooden, horn, china or Only wash stoneware in the mother of pearl handles. dishwasher if it is specifically marked as being dishwasher-s
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152973 62/1en/UK2 5-06-2003 16:28 Pagina 15 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 upper spray arm can turn freely. UI12 UI51 The two rear rows of prongs on the lower basket can be easily lowered to allow you to load pots, pans and bowls. To lower the prongs: 1. Slightly pull them upward and let them drop down (see picture). 2. To
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152973 62/1en/UK2 5-06-2003 16:28 Pagina 16 Cutlery basket Place knives, forks and spoons in the cutlery basket with their handles pointing downwards. Arrange cutlery loosely and distribute it in all compartments so that each individual article has good contact with washing water. Also do not arrange spoons and forks with their dirty side in contact with each other. Important! Exceptionally long cutlery, such as soup ladles, kitchen knives, or the like, may obstruct the upper spray arm. Such
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152973 62/1en/UK2 5-06-2003 16:28 Pagina 17 Before closing the door, ensure that the spray arms can rotate freely. Adjusting the height of the upper basket If washing very large plates (over 27 cm and up to 31 cm in diameter) 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 the basket out. 2. Refit the basket in the higher
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152973 62/1en/UK2 5-06-2003 16:28 Pagina 18 Use of detergent Attention! Only use detergents specifically designed for use in dishwashers. If using powder detergents proceed as follows: 1. Open the dispenser lid by pulling the catch (D). 2. Add the detergent according to the instructions given in the “Washing programmes” chart. As all detergents are not the same, you should also consult the instructions on the packet. 3. Always close the lid. 4. If the programme has a prewash add the req
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152973 62/1en/UK2 5-06-2003 16:28 Pagina 19 50°C programmes and compact powders On the basis of their chemical composition, dishwasher detergents can be classified into two groups: - conventional, alkaline detergents with caustic components: - low-alkaline compact powders with natural enzymes. The enzymes in low-alkaline compact powders have a dirt-dissolving effect and are also biodegradable. These enzymes deploy their full dirt-dissolving power within a temperature range of 40-50°C. In 50°C
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152973 62/1en/UK2 5-06-2003 16:28 Pagina 20 Washing programmes Recommended quantity of Programmes Type of soil Required detergent Type of load push buttons wash prewash Heavy soil. On/Off Intensive 15 g 10 g + Crockery, cutlery, 70°C INTENSIV 70° pots and pans On/Off Fresh soil. 30 minutes 60°C 20 g / + Crockery and cutlery (1) 30 MIN On/Off Normal soil. Normal 50°C 20 g 5 g + Crockery and cutlery (2) NORMAL 50° Normal soil. On/Off Eco 50°C 20 g 5 g + Crockery and cutlery (3) ECO 50° On/Off L
