FFE83700PM - Dishwasher AEG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL FFE83700PM AEG

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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE

Always use original spare parts. When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number. The information can be found on the rating plate. Warning / Caution-Safety information General information and tips Environmental information Subject to change without notice.

1. SAFETY INFORMATION

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not www.aeg.com2responsible for any injuries or damage that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference.

1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons with very extensive and complex disabilities shall be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised.

• Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised.

• Do not let children play with the appliance.

• Keep detergents away from children.

• Keep children and pets away from the appliance when the door is open.

• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance of the appliance without supervision.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: – farm houses; staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; – by clients in hotels, motels, bed & breakfast and other residential type environments.

• Do not change the specification of this appliance.

• The operating water pressure (minimum and maximum) must be between 0.5 (0.05) / 10 (1.0) bar (MPa)

• Follow the maximum number of 15 place settings. ENGLISH 3• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• WARNING: Knives and other utensils with sharp points must be loaded in the basket with their points down or placed in a horizontal position.

• Do not leave the appliance with the open door unattended to avoid stepping accidentally onto it.

• Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the socket.

• Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steam to clean the appliance.

• If the appliance has ventilation openings in the base, they must not be covered e.g. by a carpet.

• The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must not be reused.

WARNING! Only a qualified person must install this appliance.

• Remove all the packaging.

• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.

• Do not use the appliance before installing it in the built-in structure due to safety manner.

• Follow the installation instructions supplied with the appliance.

• Always take care when moving the appliance as it is heavy. Always use safety gloves and enclosed footwear.

• Do not install or use the appliance where the temperature is less than 0 °C.

• Install the appliance in a safe and suitable place that meets installation requirements.

2.2 Electrical connection

WARNING! Risk of fire and electric shock.

• Warning: this appliance is designed to be installed / connected to a grounding connection in the building.

• Make sure that the parameters on the rating plate are compatible with the electrical ratings of the mains power supply.

• Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.

• Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.

• Make sure not to cause damage to the mains plug and to the mains cable. Should the mains cable need to be replaced, this must be carried out by our Authorised Service Centre.

• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation. Make sure that there is www.aeg.com4access to the mains plug after the installation.

• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.

• This appliance is fitted with a 13 A mains plug. If it is necessary to change the mains plug fuse, use only a 13 A ASTA (BS 1362) fuse (UK and Ireland only).

2.3 Water connection

• Do not cause damage to the water hoses.

• Before connection to new pipes, pipes not used for a long time, where repair work has been carried out or new devices fitted (water meters, etc.), let the water flow until it is clean and clear.

• Ensure that there are no visible water leaks during and after the first use of the appliance.

• The water inlet hose has a safety valve and a sheath with an inner mains cable. WARNING! Dangerous voltage.

• If the water inlet hose is damaged, immediately close the water tap and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Contact the Authorised Service Centre to replace the water inlet hose.

• Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in, near or on the appliance.

• Dishwasher detergents are dangerous. Follow the safety instructions on the detergent packaging.

• Do not drink and play with the water in the appliance.

• Do not remove the dishes from the appliance until the programme is complete. Some detergent may remain on the dishes.

• Do not store items or apply pressure on the open door of the appliance.

• The appliance can release hot steam if you open the door while a programme operates.

2.5 Internal lighting

WARNING! Risk of injury.

• This appliance has an internal lamp that comes on when you open the door and goes off when the door is closed.

• To repair the appliance contact the Authorised Service Centre. Use original spare parts only.

• Please note that self-repair or non- professional repair can have safety consequences and might void the guarantee.

• The following spare parts will be available for 7 years after the model has been discontinued: motor, circulation and drain pump, heaters and heating elements, including heat pumps, piping and related equipment including hoses, valves, filters and aquastops, structural and interior parts related to door assemblies, printed circuit boards, electronic displays, pressure switches, thermostats and sensors, software and firmware including reset software. Please note that some of these spare parts are only available to professional repairers, and that not all spare parts are relevant for all models.

• The following spare parts will be available for 10 years after the model has been discontinued: door hinge and seals, other seals, spray arms, ENGLISH 5drain filters, interior racks and plastic peripherals such as baskets and lids.

• Concerning the lamp(s) inside this product and spare part lamps sold separately: These lamps are intended to withstand extreme physical conditions in household appliances, such as temperature, vibration, humidity, or are intended to signal information about the operational status of the appliance. They are not intended to be used in other applications and are not suitable for household room illumination.

WARNING! Risk of injury or suffocation.

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.

• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.

• Remove the door catch to prevent children and pets to get closed in the appliance.

The appliance has an internal lamp. It comes on when you open the door or switch the appliance on while the door is open. The lamp goes off when you close the door or switch the appliance off. www.aeg.com6Otherwise, it goes off automatically after some time to save energy.

Indicator Description Salt indicator. It is on when the salt container needs refilling. It is always off while the programme operates. Rinse aid indicator. It is on when the rinse aid dispenser needs refilling. It is always off while the programme operates. Washing phase indicator. It is on when the washing phase and the rinsing phases operate. Rinsing phase indicator. It is on when the rinsing phase operates. Drying phase indicator. It is on when the drying phase operates. End indicator. It is on when the programme is completed. Delay indicator. ENGLISH 7Indicator Description TimeSaver indicator. XtraDry indicator. ExtraHygiene indicator.

The order of the programmes in the table may not reflect their sequence on the control panel. Programme Degree of soil Dishwasher load Programme phases Options

• Crockery and cutlery

• Crockery, cut‐ lery, pots and pans

• Crockery, cut‐ lery, pots and pans

• Dishwashing 50 °C and 65 °C

• Crockery, cut‐ lery, pots and pans

• Normal or light soil

• Crockery and cutlery

• Crockery and cutlery

This programme offers the most efficient use of water and energy consumption for crockery and cut‐ lery with normal soil. This is the standard programme for test institutes. This programme is used to as‐ sess compliance with the UK Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information Regula‐ tions.

The appliance senses the degree of soil and the quantity of items in the baskets. It automatically ad‐ justs the temperature and the quantity of water, the energy consumption and the programme duration.

This programme is suitable for washing a load with mixed soil. Place items with heavy soil in the lower basket and with normal soil in the upper basket. The pressure and temperature of the water in the lower basket are higher than in the upper basket.

This programme is designed to wash heavily soiled items with high water pressure and at a high tem‐ perature.

This programme controls the temperature of the water to provide special care for delicate items, glass‐ ware in particular.

This programme is suitable for washing a load or a half load with fresh soil. It gives good washing re‐ sults in a short time.

With this programme, you can quickly rinse off food remains from dishes and prevent odours forming in the appliance. Do not use detergent with this programme.

This is the most silent programme. The wash pump works at a very low speed to reduce the noise generated by the appliance. Due to the low speed, the programme duration is long.

Water (l) Energy (kWh) Duration (min)

Water (l) Energy (kWh) Duration (min)

The pressure and the temperature of the water, the variations of the mains supply, the options, the quantity of dishes and the degree of soil can change the values.

The values for programmes other than ECO are indicative only.

In accordance with the UK Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information.

In accordance with the UAE.S5010-6:2019 regulation.

5.2 Information for test

institutes To receive the necessary information for conducting performance tests (e.g. according to: EN60436 /BS EN60436 ), send an email to: info.test@dishwasher-production.com In your request, include the product number code (PNC) from the rating plate. For any other questions regarding your dishwasher, refer to the service book provided with your appliance.

6.1 Programme selection

mode and user mode When the appliance is in programme selection mode it is possible to set a programme and to enter user mode. Settings available in the user mode:

• The level of water softener according to the water hardness.

• Activation or deactivation of the rinse aid empty notification.

• The level of rinse aid according to the required dosage.

• Activation or deactivation of the AirDry. As the appliance stores the saved settings, there is no need to configure it before every cycle. How to set the programme selection mode The appliance is in programme selection mode when the programme indicator is on and the display shows the programme duration. After activation, the appliance is in programme selection mode by default. If not, set the programme selection mode the following way: Press and hold simultaneously Delay and Option until the appliance is in programme selection mode. How to enter user mode Make sure the appliance is in programme selection mode. To enter user mode, press and hold simultaneously Delay and Option until the indicators , , and flash and the display is blank.

6.2 The water softener

The water softener removes minerals from the water supply, which would have a negative effect on the washing results and on the appliance. The higher the content of these minerals, the harder your water is. Water hardness is measured in equivalent scales. The water softener should 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. Set the right level of the water softener to assure good washing results. www.aeg.com10Water hardness German de‐ grees (°dH) French de‐ grees (°fH) mmol/l Clarke de‐ grees Water softener lev‐

Do not use salt at this level. Regardless of the type of detergent used, set the proper water hardness level to keep the salt refill indicator active. Multi-tabs containing salt are not effective enough to soften hard water. Regeneration process For the correct water softener operation, the resin of the softener device needs to be regenerated regularly. This process is automatic and is the part of the normal dishwasher operation. When the prescribed quantity of water (see values in the table) has been used since the previous regeneration process, a new regeneration process will be initiated between the final rinse and the programme end. Water softener lev‐

In case of the high water softener setting, it may occur also in the middle of the programme, before the rinse (twice during a programme). Regeneration initiation has no impact on the cycle duration, unless it occurs in the middle of a programme or at the end of a programme with a short drying phase. In such cases, the regeneration prolongs the total duration of a programme by additional 5 minutes. Subsequently, the rinsing of the water softener that lasts 5 minutes may begin ENGLISH 11in the same cycle or at the beginning of the next programme. This activity increases the total water consumption of a programme by additional 4 litres and the total energy consumption of a programme by additional 2 Wh. The rinsing of the softener ends with a complete drain. Each performed softener rinse (possible more than one in the same cycle) may prolong the programme duration by another 5 minutes when it occurs at any point at the beginning or in the middle of a programme. All the consumption values mentioned in this section are determined in line with the currently applicable standard in laboratory conditions with water hardness 2.5mmol/L (water softener: level 3) according to the regulation: UK Ecodesign 2021/745. The pressure and the temperature of water as well as the variations of the mains supply can change the values. How to set the water softener level Make sure the appliance is in user mode.

• The indicators , and are off.

• The indicator still flashes.

• The display shows the current setting: e.g. = level 5.

2. Press Program repeatedly to change

3. Press on/off to confirm the setting.

6.3 The rinse aid empty

notification The rinse aid helps to dry the dishes without streaks and stains. It is automatically released during the hot rinse phase. When the rinse aid chamber is empty, the rinse aid indicator is turned on notifying to refill rinse aid. If the drying results are satisfactory while using multi- tablets only, it is possible to deactivate the notification for refilling rinse aid. However, for best drying performance, always use rinse aid. If standard detergent or multi-tablets without rinse aid are used, activate the notification to keep the rinse aid refill indicator active. How to deactivate the rinse aid empty notification Make sure the appliance is in user mode.

• The indicators , and are off.

• The indicator still flashes.

• The display shows the current setting. – = the rinse aid empty notification is deactivated. – = the rinse aid empty notification is activated.

2. Press Start to change the setting.

3. Press on/off to confirm the setting.

6.4 The rinse aid level

It is possible to set the released quantity of rinse aid between level 1 (minimum quantity) and level 6 (maximum quantity). Level 0 deactivates the rinse aid dispenser and no rinse aid is released. Factory setting: level 4. How to set the rinse aid level Make sure the appliance is in user mode.

• The indicators , and are off.

• The indicator still flashes.

• The display shows the current setting: e.g. = level 4. – The levels of rinse aid range from 0A to 6A where level 0A means no rinse aid is used. www.aeg.com122. Press Delay repeatedly to change the setting.

3. Press on/off to confirm the setting.

AirDry improves the drying results with less energy consumption. The appliance door opens automatically during the drying phase and remains ajar. CAUTION! Do not try to close the appliance door within 2 minutes after automatic opening. This can cause damage to the appliance. If, afterwards, the door is closed for at least 3 minutes, the running programme ends. AirDry is automatically activated with all programmes excluding (if applicable). The duration of the drying phase and the door opening time vary depending on the selected programme and options. When AirDry opens the door, the display shows the remaining time of the running programme. To improve the drying performance, refer to the XtraDry option or activate AirDry. CAUTION! If children have access to the appliance, it is advised to deactivate AirDry as opening the door may pose a danger. How to deactivate AirDry Make sure the appliance is in user mode.

• The indicator still flashes.

• The display shows the current setting. – = AirDry is deactivated. – = AirDry is activated.

2. Press Option to change the setting.

3. Press on/off to confirm the setting.

Desired options must be activated every time before you start a programme. It is not possible to activate or deactivate options while a programme is running. The Option button toggles between the available options and their possible combinations. Not all options are compatible with each other. If you select non compatible options, the appliance automatically deactivates one or more of them. Only the indicators of the still active options are on. ENGLISH 13If an option is not applicable to a programme, the related indicator is off or it flashes quickly for a few seconds and then goes out. Activating options can affect the water and energy consumption as well as the programme duration.

Activate this option to boost the drying performance. XtraDry is a permanent option for all programmes other than . It is automatically activated in next cycles. This configuration can be changed at any time. Every time is activated, XtraDry is off and needs to be chosen manually. Activating XtraDry deactivates TimeSaver and vice versa. How to activate XtraDry Press Option until the indicator is on. The display shows the updated programme duration.

The TimeSaver allows to reduce the duration of a selected programme by approximately 50%. The washing results are the same as with the normal programme duration. The drying results can decrease. This option increases the pressure and the temperature of the water. The washing and the drying phases are shorter. By default, TimeSaver is off, but it is possible to activate it manually. This option cannot be combined with XtraDry. How to activate TimeSaver Press Option until the indicator is on. The display shows the updated programme duration.

This option provides better hygiene results by keeping the temperature at 70 °C for at least 10 minutes during the last rinsing phase. How to activate ExtraHygiene Press Option until the indicator is on. The display shows the updated programme duration.

1. Make sure that the current level of

the water softener agrees with the hardness of the water supply. If not, adjust the level of the water softener.

4. Open the water tap.

5. Start a programme to remove any

processing residuals that can still be inside the appliance. Do not use detergent and do not put dishes in the baskets. After starting the programme, the appliance recharges the resin in the water softener for up to 5 minutes. The washing phase starts only after this procedure is complete. The procedure is repeated periodically.

8.1 The salt container

CAUTION! Use rough salt designed for dishwashers only. Fine salt increases the risk of corrosion. The salt is used to recharge the resin in the water softener and to assure good washing results in daily use. www.aeg.com14How to fill the salt container

1. Turn the cap of the salt container

counterclockwise and remove it.

2. Put 1 litre of water in the salt

container (only for the first time).

3. Fill the salt container with dishwasher

salt (until it is full).

4. Carefully shake the funnel by its

handle to get the last granules inside.

5. Remove the salt around the opening

of the salt container.

6. Turn the cap of the salt container

clockwise to close the salt container. CAUTION! Water and salt can come out of the salt container when you fill it. After you fill the salt container, immediately start the shortest programme to prevent corrosion. Do not put dishes in the baskets.

CAUTION! The compartment (B) is for rinse aid only. Do not fill it with detergent. CAUTION! Only use rinse aid designed specifically for dishwashers.

1. Open the lid (C).

2. Fill the dispenser (B) until the rinse

aid reaches the marking ''MAX''.

3. Remove the spilled rinse aid with an

absorbent cloth to prevent excessive foam formation.

4. Close the lid. Make sure that the lid

locks into position. Fill the rinse aid dispenser when the indicator (A) is clear.

1. Open the water tap.

2. Press the on/off button to activate the

appliance. Make sure that the appliance is in programme selection mode.

• If the salt indicator is on, fill the salt container.

• If the rinse aid indicator is on, fill the rinse aid dispenser.

3. Load the baskets.

4. Add the detergent.

5. Set and start the correct programme

for the type of load and the degree of soil. ENGLISH 159.1 Using the detergent

CAUTION! Only use detergent specifically designed for dishwashers.

1. Press the release button (A) to open

2. Put the detergent (gel, powder or

tablets) in the compartment (B).

3. If the programme has a prewash

phase, put a small quantity of detergent on the inner part of the appliance door.

4. Close the lid. Make sure that the lid

locks into position. For information about the detergent dosage, refer to the manufacturer's instructions on the packaging of the product. Usually, 20 - 25 ml of gel detergent is adequate for washing a load with normal soil. The upper ends of the two vertical ribs inside the compartment (B) indicate the maximum level for filling the dispenser with gel (max. 30ml).

9.2 Setting and starting a

programme Starting a programme

1. Press the on/off button to activate the

appliance. Make sure that the appliance is in programme selection mode and the door is closed.

2. Press Program again and again until

the indicator of the desired programme is on. The display shows the programme duration.

3. Set the applicable options.

4. Press Start to start the programme.

• The indicator of the running phase is on.

• The programme duration starts to decrease with steps of 1 minute. Starting a programme with delay start

2. Press Delay repeatedly until the

display shows the desired delay time (from 1 to 24 hours).

3. Press Start to begin the countdown.

• The indicator is on.

• The remaining time counts down in hours. The final hour is displayed in minutes. When the countdown is completed, the programme starts and the indicator of the running phase is on. The indicator is off. Opening the door while the appliance operates Opening the door while a programme is running stops the appliance. It may affect the energy consumption and the programme duration. After closing the door, the appliance continues from the point of interruption. If the door is opened for more than 30 seconds during the drying phase, the running programme ends. It does not happen if the door is opened by AirDry function. www.aeg.com16Cancelling the delay start while the countdown operates When you cancel the delay start, you have to set a programme and options again.

1. Open the appliance door.

2. Press and hold simultaneously Delay

and Option until the appliance is in programme selection mode. Cancelling a programme

1. Open the appliance door.

2. Press and hold simultaneously Delay

and Option until the appliance is in programme selection mode. Make sure that there is detergent in the detergent dispenser before you start a new programme. End of the programme When the programme is complete, the display shows 0:00. The indicator is on. All buttons are inactive except for the on/off button.

1. Press the on/off button or wait for the

Auto Off function to automatically deactivate the appliance. If you open or close the door before the activation of Auto Off, the appliance is automatically deactivated.

2. Close the water tap.

The Auto Off function This function decreases energy consumption by deactivating automatically the appliance when it is not operating. The function comes into operation:

• 5 minutes after the programme is complete.

• After 5 minutes if a programme was not started.

Follow the hints below to ensure optimal cleaning and drying results in daily use and to protect the environment.

• Washing dishes in the dishwasher as instructed in the user manual usually consumes less water and energy than washing dishes by hand.

• Load the dishwasher to its full capacity to save water and energy. For best cleaning results, arrange items in the baskets as instructed in the user manual and do not overload the baskets.

• Do not pre-rinse dishes by hand. It increases the water and energy consumption. When needed, select a programme with a prewash phase.

• Remove larger residues of food from the dishes and empty cups and glasses before putting them inside the appliance.

• Soak or slightly scour cookware with firmly cooked-on or baked-on food before washing it in the appliance.

• Make sure that items in the baskets do not touch or cover each other. Only then can the water completely reach and wash the dishes.

• You can use dishwasher detergent, rinse aid and salt separately or you can use the multi-tablets (e.g. ''All in 1''). Follow the instructions on the packaging.

• Select a programme according to the type of load and the degree of soil. offers the most efficient use of water and energy consumption.

• To prevent limescale buildup inside the appliance: – Refill the salt container whenever necessary. – Use the recommended dosage of the detergent and rinse aid. – Make sure that the current level of the water softener agrees with the hardness of the water supply. ENGLISH 17– Follow the instructions in the chapter "Care and cleaning".

• Only use salt, rinse aid and detergent for dishwasher. Other products can cause damage to the appliance.

• In areas with hard and very hard water we recommend to use plain dishwasher detergent (powder, gel, tablets containing no additional agents), rinse aid and salt separately for optimal cleaning and drying results.

• At least once a month run the appliance with the use of appliance cleaner which is particularly suitable for this purpose.

• Detergent tablets do not fully dissolve with short programmes. To prevent detergent residues on the tableware, we recommend that you use the tablets with long programmes.

• Do not use more than the correct quantity of detergent. Refer to the instructions on the detergent packaging.

• Always use the correct quantity of detergent. Insufficient dosage of detergent can result in poor cleaning results and hard-water filming or spotting on the items. Using too much detergent with soft or softened water results in detergent residues on the dishes. Adjust the amount of detergent based on the water hardness. Refer to the instructions on the detergent packaging.

• Always use the correct quantity of rinse aid. Insufficient dosage of rinse aid decreases the drying results. Using too much rinse aid results in bluish layers on the items.

• Make sure that the water softener level is correct. If the level is too high, the increased quantity of salt in the water might result in rust on cutlery.

10.3 What to do if you want to

stop using multi-tablets Before you start to use separately detergent, salt and rinse aid, complete the following steps:

1. Set the highest level of the water

2. Make sure that the salt and rinse aid

containers are full.

3. Start the shortest programme with a

rinsing phase. Do not add detergent and do put dishes in the baskets.

4. When the programme is complete,

adjust the water softener according to the water hardness in your area.

5. Adjust the released quantity of rinse

• Always use the whole space of the baskets.

• Use the appliance to wash dishwasher-safe items only.

• Do not wash the following materials in the dishwasher: wood, horn, pewter, copper, aluminium, delicate ornamented porcelain and unprotected carbon steel. This can cause them to crack, warp, discolour, pit or rust.

• Do not wash in the appliance items that can absorb water (sponges, household cloths).

• Put hollow items (cups, glasses and pans) with the opening facing downwards.

• Make sure that glasses do not touch each other.

• Put light or plastic items in the upper basket. Make sure that the items do not move freely.

• Put cutlery and small items in the cutlery drawer.

• Make sure that the spray arms can move freely before you start a programme.

10.5 Before starting a

programme Before you start the selected programme, make sure that:

• The filters are clean and correctly installed.

• The cap of the salt container is tight.

• The spray arms are not clogged.

• There is enough salt and rinse aid (unless you use multi-tablets). www.aeg.com18• The arrangement of the items in the baskets is correct.

• The programme is suitable to the type of load and the degree of soil.

• The correct quantity of detergent is used.

10.6 Unloading the baskets

1. Let the tableware cool down before

you remove it from the appliance. Hot items can be easily damaged.

2. First remove items from the lower

basket, then from the upper basket. After the programme is completed, water can still remain on the inside surfaces of the appliance.

11. CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING! Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the main socket. Dirty filters and clogged spray arms negatively affect the washing results. Check these elements regularly and, if necessary, clean them.

11.1 Cleaning the filters

The filter system is made of 3 parts.

1. Turn the filter (B) counterclockwise

2. Remove the filter (C) out of filter (B).

3. Remove the flat filter (A).

4. Wash the filters.

ENGLISH 195. Make sure that there are no residues of food or soil in or around the edge of the sump.

6. Put back in place the flat filter (A).

Make sure that it is correctly positioned under the 2 guides.

7. Reassemble the filters (B) and (C).

8. Put back the filter (B) in the flat filter

(A). Turn it clockwise until it locks. CAUTION! An incorrect position of the filters can cause bad washing results and damage to the appliance.

11.2 Cleaning the upper

spray arm We recommend to clean the upper spray arm regularly to prevent soil from clogging the holes. Clogged holes can cause unsatisfactory washing results.

1. Pull out the upper basket.

2. To detach the spray arm from the

basket, press the spray arm upwards and simultaneously turn it clockwise.

3. Wash the spray arm under running

water. Use a thin pointed tool, e.g. a toothpick, to remove particles of soil from the holes.

4. To install the spray arm back, press

the spray arm upwards and simultaneously turn it counterclockwise until it locks into place. www.aeg.com2011.3 External cleaning

• Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth.

• Only use neutral detergents.

• Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads or solvents.

11.4 Internal cleaning

• Carefully clean the appliance, including the rubber gasket of the door, with a soft damp cloth.

• To maintain the performance of your appliance, use a cleaning product designed specifically for dishwashers at least once a month. Carefully follow the instructions on the packaging of the product.

• Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, sharp tools, strong chemicals, scourer or solvents.

• Using short-duration programmes regularly can cause grease and limescale buildup inside the appliance. Run long-duration programmes at least twice a month to prevent the buildup.

11.5 Removal of foreign

objects Check the filters and the sump after each use of the dishwasher. Foreign objects (e.g. pieces of glass, plastic, bones or toothpicks, etc) decrease the cleaning performance and can cause damage to the drain pump. CAUTION! If unable to remove the foreign objects, contact an Authorised Service Centre.

1. Disassemble the filters system as

instructed in this chapter.

2. Remove any foreign objects

3. Reassemble the filters as instructed

WARNING! Improper repair of the appliance may pose a danger to the safety of the user. Any repairs must be performed by qualified personnel. The majority of problems that may occur can be solved without the need to contact an Authorised Service Centre. Refer to the below table for information on possible problems. With some problems, the display shows an alarm code. Problem and alarm code Possible cause and solution You cannot activate the ap‐ pliance.

• Make sure that the mains plug is connected to the mains socket.

• Make sure that there is no damaged fuse in the fuse box. ENGLISH 21Problem and alarm code Possible cause and solution The programme does not start.

• Make sure that the appliance door is closed.

• If the delay start is set, cancel the setting or wait for the end of the countdown.

• The appliance recharges the resin inside the water soft‐ ener. The duration of the procedure is approximately 5 minutes. The appliance does not fill with water. The display shows i10 or i11.

• Make sure that the water tap is open.

• Make sure that the pressure of the water supply is not too low. For this information, contact your local water authority.

• Make sure that the water tap is not clogged.

• Make sure that the filter in the inlet hose is not clogged.

• Make sure that the inlet hose has no kinks or bends. The appliance does not drain the water. The display shows i20.

• Make sure that the sink spigot is not clogged.

• Make sure that the interior filter system is not clogged.

• Make sure that the drain hose has no kinks or bends. The anti-flood device is on. The display shows i30.

• Close the water tap.

• Make sure that the appliance is correctly installed.

• Make sure the baskets are loaded as instructed in the user manual. Malfunction of the water lev‐ el detection sensor. The display shows i41 - i44.

• Make sure that the filters are clean.

• Switch the appliance off and on. Malfunction of the wash pump or the drain pump. The display shows i51 - i59 or i5A - i5F.

• Switch the appliance off and on. The temperature of the wa‐ ter inside the appliance is too high or malfunction of the temperature sensor oc‐ curred. The display shows i61 or i69.

• Make sure that the temperature of the inlet water does not exceed 60°C.

• Switch the appliance off and on. Technical malfunction of the appliance. The display shows iC0 or iC3.

• Switch the appliance off and on. The level of water inside the appliance is too high. The display shows iF1.

• Switch the appliance off and on.

• Make sure that the filters are clean.

• Make sure that the outlet hose is installed at the right height above the floor. Refer to the installation instruc‐ tions. www.aeg.com22Problem and alarm code Possible cause and solution The appliance stops and starts more times during op‐ eration.

• It is normal. It provides optimal cleaning results and en‐ ergy savings. The programme lasts too long.

• If the delay start option is set, cancel the delay setting or wait for the end of the countdown.

• Activate the TimeSaver option to reduce the programme duration.

• Activating options can increase the programme duration. The displayed programme duration is different than the duration in the consumption values table.

• Refer to the consumption values table in the chapter "Programmes". The remaining time in the display increases and skips nearly to the end of the pro‐ gramme duration.

• This is not a defect. The appliance is working correctly. Small leak from the appli‐ ance door.

• The appliance is not levelled. Loosen or tighten the ad‐ justable feet (if applicable).

• The appliance door is not centred on the tub. Adjust the rear foot (if applicable). The appliance door is diffi‐ cult to close.

• The appliance is not levelled. Loosen or tighten the ad‐ justable feet (if applicable).

• Parts of the tableware are protruding from the baskets. The appliance door opens during the wash cycle.

• The AirDry function is activated. You can deactivate the function. Refer to "Settings". Rattling or knocking sounds from the inside of the appli‐ ance.

• The tableware is not properly arranged in the baskets. Refer to basket loading leaflet.

• Make sure that the spray arms can rotate freely. The appliance trips the cir‐ cuit-beaker.

• The amperage is insufficient to supply simultaneously all the appliances in use. Check the socket amperage and the capacity of the meter or turn off one of the applian‐ ces in use.

• Internal electrical fault of the appliance. Contact an Au‐ thorised Service Centre. The appliance is switched on but does not operate. The display shows PF.

• Power supply is out of the operating range. The wash cycle is temporarily interrupted and resumes automati‐ cally once the power is restored. The appliance switches off during operation.

• Complete power outage. The wash cycle is temporarily interrupted and resumes automatically once the power is restored. ENGLISH 23Refer to "Before first use", "Daily use", or "Hints and tips" for other possible causes. Once you have checked the appliance, deactivate and activate the appliance. If the problem occurs again, contact an Authorised Service Centre. For alarm codes not described in the table, contact an Authorised Service Centre. WARNING! We do not recommend using the appliance until the problem has been completely fixed. Unplug the appliance and do not plug it in again until you are certain that it operates correctly.

12.1 The dishwashing and drying results are not satisfactory

Problem Possible cause and solution Poor washing results. • Refer to "Daily use", "Hints and tips" and the basket loading leaflet.

• Use more intensive washing programmes.

• Clean spray arm jets and the filter. Refer to "Care and Cleaning". Poor drying results. • Tableware has been left for too long inside the closed appliance.

• There is no rinse aid or the dosage of rinse aid is not sufficient. Set the rinse aid dosage to a higher level.

• Plastic items may need to be towel dried.

• For the best drying performance, activate the option XtraDry and the function AirDry.

• Always use rinse aid, even with multi-tablets. There are whitish streaks or bluish layers on glasses and dishes.

• The released quantity of rinse aid is too high. Adjust the rinse aid dosage to a lower level.

• The quantity of detergent is too high. There are stains and dry water drops on glasses and dishes.

• The released quantity of rinse aid is not sufficient. Ad‐ just the rinse aid dosage to a higher level.

• The quality of the rinse aid can be the cause. The dishes are wet. • For the best drying performance, activate the option XtraDry and the function AirDry .

• The programme does not have a drying phase or has a drying phase with low temperature.

• The rinse aid dispenser is empty.

• The quality of the rinse aid can be the cause.

• The quality of the multi-tablets can be the cause. Try a different brand or activate the rinse aid dispenser and use rinse aid and multi-tablets together. The interior of the appliance is wet.

• This is not a defect of the appliance. Humidity conden‐ sates on the appliance walls. www.aeg.com24Problem Possible cause and solution Unusual foam during washing. • Use the detergent designed specifically for dishwash‐ ers.

• Use a detergent from a different manufacturer.

• Do not pre-rinse dishes under running water. Traces of rust on cutlery. • There is too much salt in the water used for washing. Refer to "The water softener".

• Silver and stainless steel cutlery were placed together. Do not place silver and stainless steel items close to‐ gether. There are residues of deter‐ gent in the dispenser at the end of the programme.

• The detergent tablet got stuck in the dispenser and was not washed away by water.

• Water cannot wash away the detergent from the dis‐ penser. Make sure that the spray arm is not blocked or clogged.

• Make sure that items in the baskets do not impede the lid of the detergent dispenser from opening. Odours inside the appliance. • Refer to "Internal cleaning". Limescale deposits on the ta‐ bleware, on the tub and on the inside of the door.

• The level of salt is low. Check the salt indicator.

• The cap of the salt container is loose.

• Your tap water is hard. Refer to "The water soften‐ er".

• Use salt and set regeneration of the water softener even when multi-functional tablets are used. Refer to "The water softener".

• If limescale deposits persist, clean the appliance with the suitable detergents.

• Try a different detergent.

• Contact the detergent manufacturer. Dull, discoloured or chipped tableware.

• Make sure that only dishwasher-safe items are wash‐ ed in the appliance.

• Load and unload the basket carefully. Refer to basket loading leaflet.

• Place delicate items in the upper basket.

• For washing delicate items and glassware, select the dedicated programme. Refer to "Programmes". Refer to "Before first use", "Daily use" or "Hints and tips" for other possible causes.

Refer to the rating plate for other values.

If the hot water comes from alternative source of energy (e.g. solar panels), use the hot water supply to decrease energy consumption.

13.1 Link to the product

information sheet The QR code on the energy label supplied with the appliance provides a web link to the product information sheet. Keep the energy label for reference together with the user manual and all other documents provided with this appliance. For more detailed information about the energy label, visit www.theenergylabel.eu.

14. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

Recycle materials with the symbol . Put the packaging in relevant containers to recycle it. Help protect the environment and human health by recycling waste of electrical and electronic appliances. Do not dispose of appliances marked with the symbol with the household waste. Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office. www.aeg.com26TABLE DES MATIÈRES