AEG FAVACTIVEAA- User Manual

Operating Instructions 6 • Never place the dishwasher in operation if the mains cable, water inlet or drain hose is damaged; or the control panel, work top or plinth area is damaged such that the inside of the appliance is freely accessible. • If the mains lead is damaged, or is to be replaced for a...

Operating Instructions 7 • In the event of a fault, first close the tap, then switch off the appli- ance and unplug it from the mains. If the appliance is permanently wired to the mains: remove the fuse. 2 Disposal Disposing of the Packaging Material Dispose of the dishwasher packaging material corr...

Operating Instructions 8 Appliance Features and Control Panel Top Spray Nozzle Container for Salt Rating Plate Container for Rinse Aid Filters Rubber Seal for Connecting the Water Feed to the Spray Arm Spray Arms Container for Detergent Water hardness switch

Operating Instructions 9 Control panel Water softener and function button: In addition to the wash pro- grammes indicated, the dishwasher's water softening functions can be set and the control indicator for the rinse aid can be switched on/off by using a combination of these buttons. The 3 multi-dis...

Operating Instructions 10 Prior to using for the first time Prior to using for the first time, remove all the clips with which the baskets are secured for transport.Then perform the following steps: 0 1. Adjust the water softener 2. Fill with Salt for the Water Softener 3. Fill with Rinse Aid Adjust...

Operating Instructions 11 Adjust the water softener to the water hardness setting for your area as shown in the table. 1 It is only possible to adjust the water hardness setting when no pro-gramme is running. If you have accidentally started a programme (a LED stays on permanently), the programme mu...

Operating Instructions 12 Filling with Salt for the Water Softener 1 Use only salt designed for dishwashers. Never fill the salt container with any another type of salt (e.g. culinary salt) or dishwasher deter-gent as this would irreparably damage the water softener. Prior to filling with salt, plea...

Operating Instructions 13 Rinse aid Rinse aid ensures thorough rinsing, spot and streak free drying of dishes and glassware. Rinse aid can be added in one of two ways: • If you use the dishwasher detergent and rinse aid separately, add the rinse aid to the rinse aid container. If you opt for this me...

Operating Instructions 14 Filling with rinse aid If you use dishwasher detergent and rinse aid separately, fill the rinse aid container: – Prior to using the dishwasher for the first time.– When the H indicator on the control panel lights up. The rinse aid compartment is on the inside of the dishwas...

Operating Instructions 15 Adjusting Rinse Aid Dosing 3 As the dishes are washed rinse aid is released from the dispenser into the wash water. The dose is factory set at 4, and can be adjusted from 1 to 6. Only change the setting if streaks, milky spots or dried on water marks are visible on glasses ...

Operating Instructions 16 Loading Cutlery and Dishes 1 Sponges, household cloths and any object that can absorb water should not be washed in the dishwasher . • Before loading the dishes, you should: – Remove all scraps of food. – Soften remnants of burnt food in pans. • When loading the dishes and ...

Operating Instructions 17 Loading Cutlery 1 Long bladed knives stored in an upright position are a potential hazard. 1 Long and/or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives must be positioned horizontally in the upper basket. 1 Take care when loading or unload-ing sharp items such as knives. To ...

Operating Instructions 18 Loading Pans, Frying Pans and Large Plates Load large and heavily soiled dishes in the lower basket (Plates up to 29cm in diameter). Your dishwasher has one of the following four types of lower basket: Type 1: None of the plate inserts in the lower basket can be removed Typ...

Operating Instructions 20 Loading Cups, Glasses and Coffee Services Load small, delicate items and long pointed cutlery in the upper basket. • Arrange items of crockery on the folding cups racks so that they are offset from each other and water can reach all items. • The cup racks can be folded up o...

Operating Instructions 21 Adjusting the Height of the Upper Basket 3 The height of the basket can also be adjusted when it is loaded. Lowering the Upper Basket: 0 1. Pull the upper basket out completely. 2. Holding the upper basket at the rear right, lift it as far as it will go and then lower it ve...

Operating Instructions 22 Filling with Detergent 1 Only use dishwasher detergent. Fill with detergent: – Prior to the start of a wash programme (not for the pre wash pro- gramme). The detergent is released into the wash water during the programme. 2 Please observe the manufacturer's dosing and stora...

Operating Instructions 23 Use of "3 in 1"/ Combi Detergent Tablets General Advice These products are tablets with combined detergent/rinse-aid and salt functions. 0 1. Before using these products you should first check that the water hard-ness in your supply is compatible with the use of the...

Operating Instructions 24 Concentrated Detergent Based on their chemical composition, dishwasher detergents can be split into two basic types:– conventional , alkaline detergents with caustic components – low alkaline concentrated detergents with natural enzymes. 2 The use of 50 °C wash programmes i...

Operating Instructions 25 Selecting the Wash Programme (Programme Table) Choose the most suitable wash programme with the aid of this table: 1) Noise levels vary at different stages of the wash programme as at some programme stages the dishes are washed more energetically so that they will be cleane...

Operating Instructions 26 Start the wash programme 0 1. Check that when the dishes and cutlery are loaded in the dishwasher the spray arms are free to rotate. 2. Open the water tap fully. 3. Shut the door. 4. Press the ON/OFF button. ON/OFF button indicator comes on. 5. Press the button for the prog...

Operating Instructions 27 Pause function 3 The pause function can only be initiated before the drying section of the programme I . If the pause function is initiated during the drying section of the programme I the wash programme is ended. Using the pause function the dishwasher can be temporarily s...

Operating Instructions 28 Switching Off the Dishwasher Switch off the dishwasher when L is illuminated on the programme progress display. 0 1. Press the ON/OFF button M . The ON/OFF button M indicator extin- guishes. 1 Hot steam may escape from the appliance when opening the door immediately after t...

Operating Instructions 29 Cleaning the Filter 3 The filters should be checked and cleaned regularly. Dirty filters will give poor wash results. 0 1. Open the door, remove the lower basket. 2. The dishwasher filter system com-prises a coarse/fine filter, microfilter and a flat filter. Unlock the filt...

Operating Instructions 31 ...there are problems operating the dishwasher. ...the wash results are unsatisfactory. The dishes are still dirty. – The wrong wash programme was selected.– The dishes were arranged in such a way as to stop the water reaching all parts of the surface. The dish racks must n...

Operating Instructions 32 There are streaks, milky spots or a bluish coating on glasses and dishes. – Decrease rinse aid dosing. There are dried water drops on the glasses and dishes. – Increase rinse aid dosing.– The detergent may be the cause. Contact the detergent manufac- turer's consumer adviso...

Operating Instructions 33 Notes for Test Institutes Testing in accordance with EN 60704 must be carried out with the appliance fully loaded and using the test programme (see Programme Table). Tests in accordance with EN 50242 must be carried out when the salt dispenser and rinse aid container have b...

Installation and Connection Instructions 34 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS Installing the Dishwasher • The dishwasher must be installed on a firm floor and adjusted such that it is stable and level. • To compensate for unevenness in the floor and to match the height of the appliance to tha...

Installation and Connection Instructions 35 If the dishwasher is installed underneath a kitchen work surface, the original work surface of the dishwasher is to be removed as follows: 0 1. Unscrew the screws from the posi-tioning plates on the back (1). 2. Slide the appliance's work surface approx. 1...

Installation and Connection Instructions 36 Connecting the Dishwasher Water Connection The dishwasher is fitted with safety devices that prevent the wash water returning into the drinking water system and comply with the applicable plumbing regulations. • The dishwasher must be connected to a cold w...

Installation and Connection Instructions 37 3 The following section is only applicable to dishwashers that have a safety valve on the threaded hose fitting for the tap: Water inlet hose with safety valve After connecting the double-walled water inlet hose, the safety valve is next to the tap. Theref...

Installation and Connection Instructions 38 Water drain Drain hose 1 The drain hose must not be kinked, crushed or entangled. • Connecting the drain hose: – Maximum permitted height: 1 metre. – Minimum required height 40 cm above the lower edge of the machine. Extension hoses • Extension hoses are a...

Installation and Connection Instructions 39 Leak Prevention System For protection from damage due to water leaks, the dishwasher is equipped with a leak prevention system, the AQUA CONTROL SYSTEM. In the event of a fault, the safety valve in the appliance immediately interrupts the inflow of water a...

Installation and Connection Instructions 40 Electrical Connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be car-ried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. 1 WARNING - This appliance must be earthed.The manufacturer declines any responsibility should these safety ...

Installation and Connection Instructions 41 Connections The water inlet and drain hoses, as well as the mains cable must be connected beside the dishwasher as there is insufficient space behind the appliance. The plumbing and electrical installation example given below can only be regarded as a reco...

Guarantee Conditions 42 GUARANTEE CONDITIONS Standard guarantee conditions We, AEG, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this AEG appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty work-manship or materials, we will, at our discretion repair or...

Service and Spare parts 43 SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to pur-chase spare parts, please contact Service Force by telephoning: 08705 929 929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post cod...

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