14. ELECTROLUX / AEG MAJOR APPLIANCES - WARRANTY CONDITIONS..24 FOR PERFECT RESULTS Thank you for choosing this AEG product. We have created it to give you impeccable performance for many years, with innovative technologies that help make life simpler features you might not find on ordinary appliances. Please spend a few minutes reading to get the very best from it.
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ENGLISH manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damages 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 •...
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. Put the cutlery in the cutlery basket with the sharp •...
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ENGLISH • Do not pull the mains cable to • Dishwasher detergents are disconnect the appliance. Always pull dangerous. Obey the safety the mains plug. instructions on the detergent • This appliance complies with the packaging. E.E.C. Directives. • Do not drink and play with the water •...
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Worktop Air vent Top spray arm Rinse aid dispenser Upper spray arm Detergent dispenser Lower spray arm Lower basket Filters Upper basket Rating plate Cutlery drawer Salt container...
ENGLISH 4. CONTROL PANEL On/off button Option touch button Program touch button Indicators Programme indicators Start touch button Display Delay touch button 4.1 Indicators Indicator Description Salt indicator. It is on when the salt container needs refilling. It is always off while the programme operates.
Indicator Description XtraDry indicator. ExtraHygiene indicator. 5. PROGRAMMES The order of the programmes in the table may not reflect their sequence on the control panel. Programme Degree of soil Programme phases Options Type of load • Normal soil • Prewash •...
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ENGLISH Programme Degree of soil Programme phases Options Type of load • Normal soil • Prewash • XtraDry • Crockery and • Wash 50 °C cutlery • Rinses • Dry 1) This programme offers the most efficient use of water and energy consumption for crockery and cut- lery with normal soil.
5.2 Information for test In your request please include the product number code (PNC) found on institutes the rating plate. To receive the necessary information for For any other questions regarding your conducting performance tests (e.g. dishwasher please refer to the service according to EN60436), send an email to: book provided with your appliance.
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ENGLISH Water hardness German de- French degrees mmol / l Clarke de- Water softener lev- grees (°dH) (°fH) grees 47 - 50 84 - 90 8.4 - 9.0 58 - 63 43 - 46 76 - 83 7.6 - 8.3 53 - 57 37 - 42 65 - 75...
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– = the rinse aid empty During the drying phase, the notification is deactivated. door opens automatically and remains ajar. – = the rinse aid empty notification is activated. CAUTION! 2. Press Start to change the setting. Do not try to close the 3.
ENGLISH 7. OPTIONS Activating XtraDry deactivates TimeSaver Desired options must be and vice versa. activated every time before you start a programme. How to activate XtraDry It is not possible to activate or deactivate options while a Press Option until the indicator is on.
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If not, adjust the level of the water softener. 2. Fill the salt container. 3. Fill the rinse aid dispenser. 4. Open the water tap. 5. Start a programme to remove any processing residuals that can still be inside the appliance.
ENGLISH Fill the rinse aid dispenser when the indicator (A) is clear. 9. DAILY USE 9.2 Setting and starting a 1. Open the water tap. 2. Press the on/off button to activate programme the appliance. Make sure that the appliance is in Starting a programme programme selection mode.
All buttons are inactive except for the If the door is opened for on/off button. more than 30 seconds 1. Press the on/off button or wait for during the drying phase, the the Auto Off function to running programme ends. It...
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ENGLISH • In areas with hard and very hard water • Remove large food residues from we recommend to use plain dishes. dishwasher detergent (powder, gel, • Soak cookware with burnt-on food tablets containing no additional before washing it in the appliance. agents), rinse aid and salt separately •...
11. CARE AND CLEANING 2. Remove the filter (C) out of filter (B). WARNING! 3. Remove the flat filter (A). 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.
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ENGLISH CAUTION! 4. To install the spray arm back, press An incorrect position of the the spray arm upwards and filters can cause bad simultaneously turn it washing results and damage counterclockwise until it locks into to the appliance. place. 11.2 Cleaning the upper spray We recommend to clean the upper spray arm regularly to prevent soil from...
Run long-duration prevent the buildup. 12. TROUBLESHOOTING to contact an Authorised Service WARNING! Centre. Improper repair of the Refer to the below table for information appliance may pose a on possible problems.
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ENGLISH Problem and alarm code Possible cause and solution The programme lasts too • If the delay start option is set, cancel the delay setting or long. wait for the end of the countdown. • Activate the TimeSaver option to reduce the pro- gramme duration.
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Problem Possible cause and solution 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. Adjust the rinse aid level to a higher level.
ENGLISH Problem Possible cause and solution Limescale deposits on the ta- • The level of salt is low. Check the salt indicator. bleware, on the tub and on • The cap of the salt container is loose. • Your tap water is hard. Refer to "The water softener". the inside of the door.
14. ELECTROLUX / AEG MAJOR APPLIANCES - WARRANTY CONDITIONS For domestic use only. controls or failure to use the appliance in accordance with the Not for commercial or industrial use. operating instructions and/or general Any alteration or modification of the misuse and/or abuse, or if not used equipment voids the warranty.
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• Model and serial number of the appliance • Clear and concise details of the fault Customer Care For general enquiries or information regarding Electrolux / AEG appliances contact: Customer Care Department Electrolux South Africa (Pty) Ltd. P.O. Box 50 Paarden Eiland, 7420...