13. TECHNICAL INFORMATION................23 FOR PERFECT RESULTS Thank you for choosing this AEG product. We have created it to give you impeccable performance for many years, with innovative technologies that help make life simpler – features you might not find on ordinary appliances. Please spend a few minutes reading to get the very best from it.
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ENGLISH responsible for any injuries or damage that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference. 1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 •...
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by • the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Put the cutlery in the cutlery basket with the sharp •...
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ENGLISH • Do not pull the mains cable to • Do not remove the dishes from the disconnect the appliance. Always pull appliance until the programme is the mains plug. complete. Some detergent may • This appliance is fitted with a 13 A remain on the dishes.
• Disconnect the appliance from the models. mains supply. • The following spare parts will be • Cut off the mains cable and discard it. available for 10 years after the model • Remove the door catch to prevent...
ENGLISH 4. CONTROL PANEL On/off button Option button Program button Indicators Programme indicators Start button Display Delay button 4.1 Indicators Indicator Description Washing phase. It comes on when the washing phase operates. Rinsing phase. It comes on when the rinsing phase operates. Drying phase.
Indicator Description Delay indicator. Door indicator. It comes on when the appliance door is open or is not cor‐ rectly closed. 5. PROGRAMMES The order of the programmes in the table may not reflect their sequence on the control panel.
ENGLISH 5.1 Consumption values Water Energy Duration 1) 2) Programme (kWh) (min) / 9.9 0.820 / 0.835 / 237 7 - 12 0.7 - 1.5 45 - 160 13 - 15 1.4 - 1.6 140 - 160 13 - 14 0.9 - 1.1 70 - 85 1) The pressure and the temperature of the water, the variations of the mains supply, the options and the...
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To enter user mode, press and hold The higher the content of these minerals, simultaneously Delay and Option until the harder your water is. Water hardness is measured in equivalent scales. the indicators flash and the display is blank.
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ENGLISH How to set the water softener level Water softener lev‐ Amount of water Make sure the appliance is in user mode. 1. Press Program. • The indicators are off. • The indicator still flashes. • The display shows the current setting: e.g.
3. Press on/off to confirm the setting. AirDry is automatically activated with all programmes excluding 6.4 AirDry applicable). AirDry improves the drying results with To improve the drying performance refer less energy consumption. to the XtraDry option or activate AirDry.
ENGLISH 7.2 TimeSaver In the other programmes the setting of XtraDry is permanent and it is This option increases the pressure and automatically used in next cycles. This the temperature of the water. The configuration can be changed at any washing and the drying phases are time.
6. Turn the cap of the salt container CAUTION! clockwise to close the salt container. Only use rinse aid designed CAUTION! specifically for dishwashers. Water and salt can come out 1. Press the release button (D) to open of the salt container when the lid (C).
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ENGLISH 3. If the programme has a prewash running phase is on. The indicator phase, put a small quantity of off. detergent on the inner part of the appliance door. Opening the door while the 4. Close the lid. Make sure that the appliance operates release button locks into position.
End of the programme If you open the door before the activation of Auto Off, the appliance All buttons are inactive except for the is automatically deactivated. on/off button. 2. Close the water tap. 1. Press the on/off button or wait for the Auto Off function to automatically deactivate the appliance.
ENGLISH • Make sure that the water softener • Make sure that cutlery and dishes do level is correct. If the level is too high, not bond together. Mix spoons with the increased quantity of salt in the other cutlery. water might result in rust on cutlery.
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11.1 Cleaning the filters The filter system is made of 3 parts. 5. Make sure that there are no residues of food or soil in or around the edge of the sump. 6. Put back in place the flat filter (A).
ENGLISH 11.2 Cleaning the spray arms to use monthly a specific cleaning product for dishwashers. Follow Do not remove the spray arms. If the carefully the instructions on the holes in the spray arms are clogged, packaging of the product. remove remaining parts of soil with a thin pointed object.
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Problem and alarm code Possible cause and solution The programme does not • Make sure that the appliance door is closed. start. • Press Start. • If the delay start is set, cancel the setting or wait for the end of the countdown.
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ENGLISH Problem and alarm code Possible cause and solution The appliance stops and • It is normal. It provides optimal cleaning results and en‐ starts more times during op‐ ergy savings. eration. The programme lasts too • Select the TimeSaver option to shorten the programme long.
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12.1 The washing and drying results are not satisfactory Problem Possible cause and solution Poor washing results. • Refer to "Daily use", "Hints and tips" and basket loading leaflet. • Use more intensive washing programmes. • Clean spray arm jets and filter. Refer to "Care and Cleaning".
ENGLISH Problem Possible cause and solution There are residues of deter‐ • The detergent tablet got stuck in the dispenser and gent in the dispenser at the therefore was not completely washed away by water. end of the programme. • Water cannot wash away the detergent from the dis‐...
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Power consumption Left-on mode (W) Off-mode (W) 0.50 1) Refer to the rating plate for other values. 2) If the hot water comes from alternative source of energy (e.g. solar panels), use the hot water supply to decrease energy consumption.
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