17986 65/0en 6-06-2007 9:52 Pagina 1 user manual dishwasher ESI 66050
117986 65/0en 6-06-2007 9:52 Pagina 2 We were thinking of you when we made this product
117986 65/0en 6-06-2007 9:52 Pagina 3 welcome to the world of Electrolux electrolux 3 Welcome to the world of Electrolux You’ve chosen a first class product from Electrolux, which hopefully will provide you with lots of pleasure in the future. Electrolux ambition is to offer a wide variety of quality products that make your life more comfortable. You can look at some examples on the cover in this manual.
117986 65/0en 6-06-2007 9:52 Pagina 4 4 electrolux contents Contents Safety information 5 Product description 7 Control panel 8 First use 11 Daily use 15 Washing programmes 28 Care and cleaning 29 Something not working 31 Technical data 34 Installation 36 Environment concerns 40 The following symbols are used in this manual: Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to avoid damaging the appliance.
117986 65/0en 6-06-2007 9:52 Pagina 5 safety information electrolux 5 Safety information In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features.
117986 65/0en 6-06-2007 9:52 Pagina 6 6 electrolux safety information Child safety ● This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Don’t allow children to use the dishwasher unsupervised. ● Keep all packaging well away from children. There is risk of suffocation. ● Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach. ● Keep children well away from the dishwasher when the door is open. Installation ● Check your dishwasher for any transport damage. Never connect a damaged machine.
117986 65/0en 6-06-2007 9:52 Pagina 7 product description electrolux 7 Product description 1 Upper basket 2 Water hardness dial 3 Salt container 4 Detergent dispenser 5 Rinse aid dispenser 6 Rating plate 7 Filters 8 Lower spray arm 9 Upper spray arm This dishwasher has an internal light that turns on and off when the opening and closing of the dishwasher’s door occurs.
117986 65/0en 6-06-2007 9:52 Pagina 8 8 electrolux control panel Control panel 1 Light bar 2 On/Off button The digital display indicates: 3 Programme selection buttons - 4 Delay start button - 5 Programme button lights, digital display and indicator lights - - - the level of hardness to which the water softener is set, the approximate remaining time of the running programme, activation/deactivation of the rinse aid dispenser (ONLY with "Multitab function active"), the end of a washing progra
117986 65/0en 6-06-2007 9:52 Pagina 9 control panel electrolux 9 Indicator lights Programme in progress Illuminates when a washing programme is set and remains illuminated for all the duration of the washing programme. Turns off when the washing programme has ended. End of programme Illuminates when a washing programme has ended. Multi-tab function Indicates the activation/deactivation of the "Multi-tab function" (see "Multi-tab function"). Salt Illuminates when the special salt has run out.
117986 65/0en 6-06-2007 9:52 Pagina 10 10 electrolux control panel Setting mode Always remember that when: - setting the water softener, activating/deactivating the rinse aid dispenser, the appliance MUST be in setting mode: ● Press On/Off button, ALL programme button lights are illuminated = appliance in setting mode. ● Press On/Off button, ONLY a programme button light is illuminated = last performed or selected programme still set.
7986 65/0en 6-06-2007 9:52 Pagina 11 first use electrolux 11 First use Before using your dishwasher for the first time: ● Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions ● Remove all packaging from inside the appliance ● Set the water softener ● Pour 1 litre of water inside the salt container and then fill with dishwasher salt ● Fill the rinse aid dispenser If you want to use combi detergent tablets such as: "3 in 1", "4 in 1", "5 in 1" etc...
117986 65/0en 6-06-2007 9:52 Pagina 12 12 electrolux first use The water softener must be set in both ways: manually, using the water hardness dial and electronically, using some of the programme buttons on the control panel 3. Press button 1, the lights of buttons 2 and 3 turn off while the light of button 1 goes on flashing. In the digital display is visible the current level. Setting manually The dishwasher is factory set at position 2. 1. Open the dishwasher door. 2.
117986 65/0en 6-06-2007 9:52 Pagina 13 first use electrolux 13 Filling with dishwasher salt Only use salt specifically designed for use in dishwashers. All other types of salt not specifically designed for use in a dishwasher, especially table salt, will damage the water softener. Only fill with salt just before starting one of the complete washing programmes.
117986 65/0en 6-06-2007 9:52 Pagina 14 14 electrolux first use Filling with rinse aid Rinse aid ensures thorough rinsing, and spot and streak free drying. Rinse aid is automatically added during the last rinse. According to the finish and drying results obtained, adjust the dose of rinse aid by means of the 6 position selector (position 1 minimum dosage, position 6 maximum dosage). 1. Open the container by pressing the release button (A). The dose is factory set in position 4. 2.
117986 65/0en 6-06-2007 9:52 Pagina 15 daily use electrolux 15 Daily use ● Check if it’s necessary to refill with dishwasher salt or rinse aid ● Load cutlery and dishes into the dishwasher. ● Fill with dishwasher detergent . ● Select a wash programme suitable for the cutlery and dishes. ● Start the wash programme. Loading cutlery and dishes Sponges, household cloths and any object that can absorb water may not be washed in the dishwasher.
117986 65/0en 6-06-2007 9:52 Pagina 16 16 electrolux daily use For washing in the dishwasher the following cutlery and dishes are not suitable: - Cutlery with wooden, horn, china or mother-of-pearls handles. - Plastic items that are not heat resistant. - Older cutlery with glued parts that are not temperature resistant. - Bonded cutlery items or dishes. - Pewter or copper items. - Lead crystal glass. - Steel items prone to rusting. - Wooden platters. - Items made from synthetics fibres.
117986 65/0en 6-06-2007 9:52 Pagina 17 daily use electrolux 17 Open the door and slide out the baskets to load the 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.
117986 65/0en 6-06-2007 9:52 Pagina 18 18 electrolux daily use The cutlery basket Long bladed knives stored in an upright position are a potential hazard. Long and/or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives must be positioned horizontally in the upper basket. Take care when loading or unloading sharp items such as knives. To make loading of the cutlery basket easier, lower the cutlery basket handle (fig.2). fig.
117986 65/0en 6-06-2007 9:52 Pagina 19 daily use electrolux 19 The cutlery basket is in two parts which can be separated to give greater loading flexibility. To separate the two parts, slide them horizontally in opposite directions and pull them apart (fig. 4). fig. 4 To reassemble, reverse the procedure.
117986 65/0en 6-06-2007 9:52 Pagina 20 20 electrolux daily use The upper basket The upper basket is designed for saucers, salad bowls, cups, glasses, pots and lids. Arrange items on and underneath the cup racks so that water can reach all surfaces. Glasses with long stems can be placed upside down in the cup racks. For glasses with long stems (according to the size and dimensions), set the glass holder to the left or right position.
117986 65/0en 6-06-2007 9:52 Pagina 21 daily use electrolux 21 Adjusting the height of the upper basket If washing very large plates you can load them in the lower basket after moving the upper basket to the higher position. Maximum height of the dishes in the lower basket With upper basket raised 31 cm With upper basket lowered 27 cm To move to the higher position proceed as follows: 1. Pull out the basket until it stops. 2.
117986 65/0en 6-06-2007 9:52 Pagina 22 22 electrolux daily use Use of detergent 20 = approximately 20 g of detergent 30 = approximately 30 g of detergent Only use detergents specifically designed for use in dishwashers. Please observe the manufacturer’s dosing and storage recommendations as stated on the detergent packaging. 3. All programmes with prewash need an additional detergent dose (5/10 g) that must be placed in the prewash detergent chamber (2).
117986 65/0en 6-06-2007 9:52 Pagina 23 daily use electrolux 23 "Multi-tab function" This appliance is equipped with the "Multi-tab function", that allows the use of combi detergent tablets. These products are detergents with a combined cleaning, rinsing and salt functions. They can also contain other different agents depending on which kind of tablets you choose ("3 in 1", "4 in 1", "5 in 1" etc...) Check whether these detergents are suitable for your water hardness. See the manufacturers instructions.
117986 65/0en 6-06-2007 9:52 Pagina 24 24 electrolux daily use Activation/deactivation of the rinse aid dispenser 1. Press the On/Off button. The dishwasher must be in setting mode. 2. Press simultaneously buttons 2 and 3, until the lights of buttons 1, 2, and 3 start flashing. 5. To memorise the operation, switch off the dishwasher by pressing the On/Off button. If you decide to turn back to the use of standard detergent system we advise that you: 1. Deactivate the Multi-tab function. 2.
117986 65/0en 6-06-2007 9:52 Pagina 25 daily use electrolux 25 Select and start a washing programme Select the washing programme and delay start with the door slightly opened. The start of the programme or the countdown of the delay start will occur only after the closure of the door. Until then it is possible to modify the settings. 1. Check that the baskets have been loaded correctly and that the spray arms are free to rotate 2.
117986 65/0en 6-06-2007 9:52 Pagina 26 26 electrolux daily use Cancelling the "delay start" To cancel a delay start in progress you have to reset the dishwasher. Simultaneously press and hold the two programme buttons positioned under the word Cancel, until all the programme button lights will illuminate. Cancelling a delay start involves also the cancelling of the washing programme set. In this case you have to set the washing programme again.
117986 65/0en 6-06-2007 9:52 Pagina 27 daily use electrolux 27 1. Switch off the dishwasher by pressing the On/Off button. The «light bar» turns off. 2. Open the dishwasher 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. Unloading the dishwasher ● Hot dishes are sensitive to knocks. The dishes should therefore be allowed to cool down before removing from the appliance.
117986 65/0en 6-06-2007 9:52 Pagina 28 28 electrolux washing programmes Washing programmes Programme Degree of soil Type of load Programme description Heavy soil Intensive Crockery, cutlery, pots and pans Prewash Main wash up to 70°C 2 intermediate rinses Final rinse Drying Normal soil (1) Crockery, cutlery, pots and pans Prewash Main wash up to 45°C or 70°C 1 or 2 intermediate rinses Final rinse Drying Crockery and cutlery Main wash up to 60°C Final rinse Normal soil Crockery and cutlery
117986 65/0en 6-06-2007 9:52 Pagina 29 care and cleaning electrolux 29 Care and cleaning Cleaning the filters The filters must be checked and cleaned from time to time. Dirty filters will degrade the washing result. Before cleaning the filters ensure that the machine is switched off. 4. Take hold of the coarse filter (A) by the handle with the hole and remove from the microfilter (B). 5. Clean all filters thoroughly under running water. 6.
117986 65/0en 6-06-2007 9:52 Pagina 30 30 electrolux care and cleaning NEVER try to remove the spray arms. If residues of soil have clogged the holes in the spray arms, remove them with a cocktail stick. External cleaning Clean the external surfaces of the machine and control panel with a damp soft cloth. If necessary use only neutral detergents. Never use abrasive products, scouring pads or solvent (acetone, trichloroethylene etc....).
117986 65/0en 6-06-2007 9:52 Pagina 31 something not working electrolux 31 Something not working The dishwasher will not start or stops during operation. Certain problems are due to the lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved with the help of the indications described in the chart, without calling out an engineer. Switch off the dishwasher, open the door and carry out the following suggested corrective actions.
117986 65/0en 6-06-2007 9:52 Pagina 32 32 electrolux something not working Malfunction The programme does not start Once these checks have been carried out; close the dishwasher’s door and switch on the appliance. Press the button of the programme that was running before the intervention of the alarm. The programme will continue from the point at which it was interrupted. If the message reappears in the display contact the Service Force Centre.
117986 65/0en 6-06-2007 9:52 Pagina 33 something not working electrolux 33 The wash results are not satisfactory The dishes are not clean ● The wrong washing programme has been selected. ● The dishes are 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 incorrect arrangement of the load. ● The filters in the base of the washing compartment are dirty or incorrectly positioned.
117986 65/0en 6-06-2007 9:52 Pagina 34 34 electrolux technical data Technical data Dimensions Width 59.6 cm Height 81.8 - 87.8 cm Depth 57.5 cm Electrical connection Voltage - Overall power Fuse Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the dishwasher’s door Water supply pressure Minimum 0.05 MPa Maximum 0.8 MPa Capacity Max.
117986 65/0en 6-06-2007 9:52 Pagina 35 technical data electrolux 35 Consumption values Programme Programme duration (in minutes) Energy consumption (in kWh) Water consumption (in litres) Intensive * 1.8 - 2.0 23 - 25 Auto * 1.1 - 1.5 12 - 23 Quick * 0.9 9 (Test programme for test institutes) * 1.05 15 Glass * 0.8 - 0.9 14 - 15 Eco * The programme duration is visible in the digital display when the washing programme is selected.
117986 65/0en 6-06-2007 9:52 Pagina 36 36 electrolux installation Installation 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. This dishwasher is designed to be fitted under a kitchen counter or worksurface.
117986 65/0en 6-06-2007 9:52 Pagina 37 installation electrolux 37 (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.
117986 65/0en 6-06-2007 9:52 Pagina 38 38 electrolux installation 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 venthole, minimum internal diameter 4 cm. The waste connection must be at a maximum height of 60 cm from the bottom of the dishwasher.
117986 65/0en 6-06-2007 9:52 Pagina 39 installation electrolux 39 Electrical connection Safety standards require the appliance to be earthed. Prior to using the appliance for the first time, ensure that the rated voltage and type of supply on the rating plate match that of the supply where the appliance is to be installed. The fuse rating is also to be found on the rating plate. Always plug the mains plug into a correctly installed shockproof socket.
117986 65/0en 6-06-2007 9:52 Pagina 40 40 electrolux environment concerns Environment concerns Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. The plastic components are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc. Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at the community waste disposal facilities. When a unit is no longer being used: - Pull the plug out of the socket. - Cut off the cable and plug and dispose of them.
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