Electrolux ESL 68500 - Manual

safety information electrolux 5 In the interest of your safety and toensure the correct use, beforeinstalling and first using theappliance, read this user manualcarefully, including its hints andwarnings. To avoid unnecessarymistakes and accidents, it isimportant to ensure that all peopleusing the a...

6 electrolux safety information Child safety ● This appliance is designed to beoperated by adults. Don’t allowchildren to use the dishwasherunsupervised. ● Keep all packaging well away fromchildren. There is risk ofsuffocation. ● Keep all detergents in a safe placeout of children’s reach. ● Keep chi...

product description electrolux 7 Product description Upper basket Water hardness dial Salt container Detergent dispenser Rinse aid dispenser Rating plate Filters Lower spray arm Upper spray arm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 This dishwasher has an internallight that turns on and off whenthe opening and closing o...

8 electrolux control panel Control panel On/Off button Up and down scrolling buttons(+ -) Display OK button Option button 1 2 3 4 5 A sequence of displayed and vocalmessages will guide you in thesetting of the appliance and theselection of a washing programmeand available options. In this fully inte...

control panel electrolux 9 OK buttonIs necessary to: ● confirm / memorize any option, ● start a washing programme. Up and down scrolling buttons (+ -)These 2 buttons have a doublefunction: ● selecting within ‘programmemenu’, ● selecting within ’option menu’ and‘submenu’. The OK and Option buttons if...

10 electrolux control panel Option menu DELAYSTART Option submenu Allows the start of the washing programme to be delayedfrom 1 hour up to 19 hours.The countdown will decrease with steps of 1 hour. Only inthe last hour the decrease is in minutes. Once the countdown has elapsed the washing programmew...

display electrolux 11 Display Symbols: indicate the various options Washing phases: during the progress of theprogramme these little bars indicate the phaseof the washing programme: prewash - mainwash - rinses - drying In this row several details are displayed:- Setting mode: guide to the selection ...

12 electrolux first use Before using your dishwasher for thefirst time: ● Ensure that the electrical andwater connections comply with theinstallation instructions ● Remove all packaging from insidethe appliance ● Set the water softener ● Pour 1 litre of water inside the saltcontainer and then fill w...

14 electrolux first use Filling with dishwasher salt Only use salt specifically designed foruse in dishwashers.All other types of salt not specificallydesigned for use in a dishwasher,especially table salt, will damage thewater softener.Only fill with salt just before startingone of the complete was...

first use electrolux 15 Filling with rinse aidRinse aid ensures thorough rinsing,and spot and streak free drying. Rinse aid is automatically addedduring the last rinse. 1. Open the container by pressing the release button (A). 2. Add the rinse aid in the container. The maximum level for filling isin...

daily use electrolux 17 ● Check if it’s necessary to refill withdishwasher salt or rinse aid ● Load cutlery and dishes into thedishwasher. ● Fill with dishwasher detergent . ● Select a wash programme suitablefor the cutlery and dishes. ● Start the wash programme. Loading cutlery and dishesSponges, h...

18 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 ...

20 electrolux daily use To make loading of the cutlery basketeasier, lower the cutlery baskethandle (fig.2). For best results we recommend youto use the cutlery grids. If the size and dimensions of the cutlerydo not allow the use of the grids, theycan be easily hidden (fig. 3). The cutlery basket Lo...

daily use electrolux 23 Adjusting the height of the upper basket If washing very large plates you can load them in the lower basket after movingthe upper basket to the higher position. To move to the higher positionproceed as follows: 1. Pull out the basket until it stops. 2. Carefully lift both sid...

24 electrolux daily use Use of detergent Only use detergents specificallydesigned for use in dishwashers.Please observe the manufacturer’sdosing and storage recommendationsas stated on the detergent packaging. Using no more than the correctamount of detergent contributes toreducing pollution. Fill w...

daily use electrolux 25 If you decide to turn back to theuse of the standard detergentsystem we advise that you:1. Deactivate the 3 in 1 function.2. Fill up the dispensers for salt and rinse aid again. 3. Adjust the water hardness setting to the highest setting and perform1 normal washing programmew...

26 electrolux daily use Set and start a washing programme 1. Check that the baskets have been loaded correctly and that the sprayarms are free to rotate 2. Check that the water tap is opened 3. Press the On/Off button. 4. Select the washing programme. 5. If required, postpone the start/end time of t...

daily use electrolux 27 End of the washing programme ● The dishwasher will automaticallystop and a vocal message informsyou of the end of the washingprogramme. The dishwasher’s drying system isprovided with a device that allows airto circulate inside the dishwasher toprevent residual steam recondens...

28 electrolux washing programmes Washing programmes Programme 70° Intensive Heavy soil Crockery,cutlery, potsand pans PrewashMain wash up to 70°C2 intermediate rinsesFinal rinseDrying Prewash Any. Partial load (to be completedlater in the day). 1 cold rinse (to avoid foodscraps from sticking togethe...

washing programmes electrolux 29 Washing programmes information (1) During the "Automatic" washing programme the amount of soil on the dishes is determined by how cloudy the water is.The programme duration, water and energy consumption levels can vary; this depends upon if the appliance is f...

30 electrolux washing programmes Cleaning the filters The filters must be checked andcleaned from time to time. Dirty filterswill degrade the washing result. 1. Open the door, remove the lower basket. 2. The dishwasher filter system comprises a coarse filter (A), amicrofilter (B) and a flat filter.U...

care and cleaning electrolux 31 NEVER try to remove the sprayarms.If residues of soil have clogged theholes in the spray arms, remove themwith a cocktail stick. Frost precautions Avoid placing the machine in alocation where the temperature isbelow 0°C. If this is unavoidable,empty the machine, close...

32 electrolux 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.Open the door and carry ou...

something not working electrolux 33 Malfunction Possible cause and solution The programme does not start ● The dishwasher’s door has not beenproperly closed. (Message PLEASECLOSE DOOR displayed)Close the door. ● The main plug is not plugged in.Insert the main plug. ● Delay start has been set.If dish...

34 electrolux something not working If after all these checks, the problempersists, contact your local ServiceForce Centre. 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 waterreaching...

technical data electrolux 35 Technical data Dimensions Width 59.6 cm 81.8 - 87.8 cm 55.5 cm Height Depth Water supply pressure Minimum 0.05 MPa 0.8 MPa Maximum Capacity 12 place settings Max. weight 45 kg Noise level 42 dB (A) Electrical connectionVoltage - Overall power -Fuse Information on the ele...

36 electrolux technical data The consumption values are intendedas a guide and depends on thepressure and the temperature of thewater and also by the variations of thepower supply and the amount ofdishes. Consumption values Programme duration (in minutes) Programme Energy consumption (in kWh) Water ...

hints for test institutes electrolux 37 Hints for test institutes Testing in accordance with EN 60704must be carried out with appliancefully loaded and using the testprogramme (see "Consumptionvalues"). Test in accordance with EN 50242must be carried out when the saltcontainer and rinse aid ...

38 electrolux installation Any electrical and/or plumbingwork required to install thisappliance should be carried out bya qualified electrician and/orplumber or competent person. Remove all packaging beforepositioning the machine.If possible, position the machine nextto a water tap and a drain.This ...

installation electrolux 39 This appliance has been fitted withsafety features which will prevent thewater used in the appliance fromreturning back into the drinking watersystem. This appliance complies withthe applicable plumbing regulations. (Attention! NOT all models ofdishwashers have fill and dr...

installation electrolux 41 Electrical connection Safety standards require theappliance to be earthed. Prior to using the appliance for thefirst time, ensure that the ratedvoltage and type of supply on therating plate match that of thesupply where the appliance is to beinstalled. The fuse rating is a...

42 electrolux environment concerns Packaging materialThe packaging materials areenvironmentally friendly and can berecycled. The plastic components areidentified by markings, e.g. >PE<,>PS<, etc. Please dispose of thepackaging materials in the appropriatecontainer at the community wasted...

guarantee/customer service electrolux 43 Guarantee/Customer Service Standard guarantee conditions We, Electrolux, undertake that ifwithin 12 months of the date of thepurchase this Electrolux appliance orany part thereof is proved to bedefective by reason only of faultyworkmanship or materials, we wi...

44 electrolux guarantee/customer service 4. The model and Serial number of the appliance (found on the ratingplate). 5. The purchase date.Please note a valid purchase receiptor guarantee documentation isrequired for in guarantee service calls. Customer CareFor general enquiries concerning yourElectr...

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