AEG 3A - Manuals

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 Upper Spray Arm Spray Arms Container for Detergent Water hardness switch

Operating Instructions 9 Control Panel The control panel consists of the ON/OFF button M and the pro- gramme buttons with LED displays. Function buttons: In addition to the stated wash programme the fol- lowing functions can also be set using these buttons: The Multi-Display can display, – the hardn...

Operating Instructions 10 Prior to using for the first time Prior to using for the first time, remove all the clips with which the dish racks 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 Adj...

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 that dishes emerge thoroughly rinsed and spot free while glasses are clear and shining. There are two ways to add rinse aid: • If you use detergent that already contains rinse aid, the detergent and rinse aid are placed in the detergent container...

Operating Instructions 14 Filling with Rinse Aid If you use separate detergent and rinse aid, fill up with rinse aid: – prior to using the dishwasher for the first time– when the indicator H is illuminated on the control panel. The rinse aid compartment is on the inside of the dishwasher door. 0 1. ...

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 rack. 3 To ease the loading of large items at some dishwasher-models the two rows of prongs for the right-hand plate insert can be folded down: 0 1. Slightly lift the right plate in...

Operating Instructions 19 Loading Cups, Glasses and Coffee Services Load small, delicate items and long pointed cutlery in the upper rack. • 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 out...

Operating Instructions 20 Adjusting the Height of the Upper Basket 3 The height of the basket can also be adjusted when it is loaded. Depending on the model, your appliance is provided with one of the following types of upper basket: Lowering the Upper Basket: Type 1 0 1. Pull the upper basket out c...

Operating Instructions 21 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 22 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 23 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 24 Start the Wash Programme 0 1. Check that when the dishes and cutlery are loaded into the dishwasher the spray arms are free to rotate. 2. Open the tap fully. 3. Shut the door. 4. Press the ON/OFF button. The ON/OFF button indicator illuminates. 5. Press the programme button...

Operating Instructions 25 0 1. Open the door of the dishwasher. The wash programme stops. 2. The indicator for the programme that is currently running extinguishes. 3. Close the door. The wash programme continues. Cancelling the wash programme 0 1. Press the button for the current wash programme and...

Operating Instructions 26 Switching Off the Dishwasher Switch the dishwasher off when the multi-display indicates "0" for the remaining programme time. 0 1. Press the ON/OFF button. The ON/OFF button indicator extinguishes. 1 Hot steam may escape from the appliance when opening the door imme...

Operating Instructions 27 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 rack. 2. The dishwasher filter system com-prises a coarse/fine filter, microfilter and a flat filter. Unlock the filter...

Operating Instructions 28 What to do, if ... Try to rectify minor faults on the dishwasher with the aid of the instructions given here. If you call an engineer to resolve a of fault listed here, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation, a charge will be made even if the appliance...

Operating Instructions 29 ...there are problems with the operation of the dish-washer. ...the wash results are not satisfactory. The dishes are still dirty. – The wrong wash programme was selected.– The dishes were loaded is such a way that the wash waster did not reach all items. The racks for the ...

Operating Instructions 30 The dishes are wet and dull. – Rinse aid was not used. – The rinse aid container is empty. There are streaks, milky spots or a bluish coating on glasses and dishes. – Lower rinse aid dosing. There are dried water drops on the glasses and dishes. – Increase rinse aid dosing....

Operating Instructions 31 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 32 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 34 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 can be connected to cold and ...

Installation and Connection Instructions 35 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 30 cm above the lower edge of the machine. Extension hoses • Extension hoses are a...

Installation and Connection Instructions 36 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 immediately interrupts the sup-ply of water to the appliance ...

Installation and Connection Instructions 37 • The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the termi- nal marked with the letter “E“ or by the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow. • The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal “N“ or col- oured black. • The wire coloured...

Guarantee Conditions 38 GUARANTEE CONDITIONS Guarantee Conditions AEG offer the following guarantee to the first purchaser of this appliance. 1. The guarantee is valid for 12 months commencing when the appliance is handed over to the first retail purchaser, which must be verified by purchase invoice...

Service and Spare parts 39 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...