Electrolux ESL 6251 - Manual

9 Adding dishwasher Salt To decalcify the water softener, it must be filled upwith dishwasher salt. Use only special salt suitablefor domestic dishwashers. If you do not use 3 in1 detergent, fill up with dish-washer salt: – Before using the dishwasher for the first time. – When the control indicator...

10 Filling Up with Rinse Aid Rinse aid causes the rinse water to flow easily fromthe crockery leaving gleaming dishes and glassware. If you do not use 3in1 detergent, fill up with rinse aid: – Before using the dishwasher for the first time. – When the control indicator for rinse aid is illuminat-ed ...

13 In daily use Loading cutlery and dishes 1 Sponges, cleaning cloths and any other ob-jects that can absorb water must not bewashed in the dishwasher. Plastic and Teflon-coated dishes and pans tend to retain waterdroplets. These dishes and pans therefore donot dry as well as those made of china and...

14 Loading cutlery 1 Warning : Sharp knives and other items of cut- lery with sharp edges must be laid in the cut-lery rack or in the upper basket because of therisk of injury. To ensure that all items of cutlery in the cutlery bas-ket can be reached by the water, you should: Pots, Pans, Large Plate...

16 Adjusting the Height of the Upper Basket 3 The height of the baskets can also be adjustedwhen they are loaded. Depending on the model, your appliance is providedwith one of the following types of upper basket: Type 1 Raising / Lowering the upper basket 1. Pull out the upper basket completely. 2. ...

17 Adding Detergent Detergents remove the dirt from dishes and cutlery. The detergent must be added before the cycle starts. 1 Only use detergent intended for domesticdishwashers. The detergent compartment is located on the insideof the door. 1. If the lid is closed:Press the release button.The lid ...

18 Concentrated detergents Today’s detergents for dishwashers are almost ex-clusively low-alkaline concentrated detergents withnatural enzymes in tablet or powder form. 2 Using 50°C dishwashing cycles in conjunctionwith these concentrated detergents reducespollution and is good for your dishes, as t...

19 Selecting the dishwashing cycle (Cycle Table) Dishwashing cycle 1) Suitable for: Type of soiling Programme sequence Consumption values 2) Pr e-wash Main w a sh Int e rm ed ia te r inse Final rinse Drying Length (min utes) En er gy ( k Wh) W a ter (litr e s) * Dinner service and cookware heavily s...

20 Selecting a programme When your dishes look like this, select: an intensive programme. a normal or energy-saving programme. a short programme (e.g. 30 minute programme).

21 Starting a dishwashing cy-cle 1. Check that the spray arms can turn freely. 2. Turn the water tap on fully. 3. Press the ON/OFF button. 4. Select the desired cycle. The programme indicator comes on. The remainingtime expected for the cycle will be shown in themulti-display. 3 During the dishwashi...

22 Setting the Delay Timer 3 With the delay timer you can delay the start ofa dishwashing cycle for between 1 and 19hours. 1. Press the Delay Timer button repeatedly until themulti-display shows the desired time delay, for ex-ample 12h , if the cycle is to start in 12 hours. The Delay Timer indicato...

23 Care and cleaning 1 Do not use furniture care products or aggres-sive cleaners. • When necessary, clean the dishwasher’s controlswith a soft cloth. • Occasionally check the internal dispensers, doorseal and water inlet filter (if fitted) for dirt and cleanthem, if necessary. Cleaning the filters ...

24 Cleaning the spray arm jets Regularly check the jets in the spray arms forblockages. When cleaning is necessary, re-move spray arm from the fixture and clean jetswith a pointed object (wire or needle). Thenrinse out the spray arm using a strong jet ofwater. 3 Do not damage the jet opening. Upper ...

25 Bottom spray arm 1. To remove bottom spray arm, pull it upwards out ofits catch. 2. Clean spray arm jets. 3. Place bottom spray arm back in position againstconnecting piece and press down firmly, until youfeel it snap into place.

29 Disposal 2 Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentallyfriendly and can be recycled. The plastic com-ponents are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<,>PS<, etc. Please dispose of the packagingmaterials in the appropriate container at yourlocal waste disposal facilities....

30 Technical data 5 This appliance conforms with the following EUDirectives: – 73/23/EEC dated 19.02.1973 Low Voltage Direc-tive – 89/336/EEC dated 03.05.1989 EMC Directive in-clusive of Amending Directive 92/31/EEC – 93/68/EEC dated 22.07.1993 CE Marking Directive Capacity: 12 place settings includ...

31 Notes for Test Institutes Testing in accordance with EN 60704 must be car- ried out with the appliance fully loaded and using thetest cycle (see “Cycle Table”). Tests in accordance with EN 50242 must be car- ried out when the salt dispenser in the water softenerand the rinse aid dispenser have be...

33 Installing the Dishwasher • The dishwasher must be installed on a firm floorand adjusted to ensure that it is stable and level inall directions. • To compensate for unevenness in the floor and tomatch the height of the appliance to that of sur-rounding units, extend the threaded feet using ascrew...

34 Connecting the dishwasher Connecting to the water supply • The dishwasher can be connected to cold and hotwater supplies up to max. 60°C. • The dishwasher must not be connected to openhot water appliances or instantaneous water heat-ers. Permitted water pressure Connecting the inlet hose 1 The wa...

35 Water drainage Drain hose 1 The drain hose must not be kinked, crushed orentangled. Connecting the drain hose: – Maximum permitted height: 1 metre. – Minimum required height: 40 cm above the bot-tom edge of the appliance. Extension hoses • Extension hoses are available from your local Serv-ice Fo...

36 Electrical Connection Any electrical work required to install this appli-ance should be carried out by a qualified electri-cian or competent person. 1 WARNING - This appliance must beearthed.The manufacturer declines any responsibil-ity should these safety measures not be ob-served. Before switch...

37 Connecting systems The water inlet hose, drain hose and the mains cablemust all be connected to the side of the dishwasheras there is no space for them behind the appliance. 2 connection pieces 45° or straight, outer ø 19 mm, length 30 mm double valve water-drainage water inlet waterinlet mains c...

38 Warranty conditions Standard guarantee conditions We, Electrolux, undertake that if within 12 months ofthe date of the purchase this Electrolux appliance orany part thereof is proved to be defective by reasononly of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, atour option repair or replace the same...

39 Service and Spare Parts If the event of your appliance requiring service, or ifyou wish to purchase spare parts, please contactService Force by telephoning: Your telephone call will be automatically routed tothe Service Force Centre covering your post code ar-ea.For the address of your local Serv...