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U s e r I n s t r u c t i o n s ESF 6260 ANC 822 946 799 - 00 - 0202...
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Dear customer, Please read these user instructions carefully. Your dishwasher is fitted with the new Above all please observe the safety instructions on "PULSE WASH" wash system the first few pages ofthese user instructions! Please With this wash system, the motor speed keep these user instructions for later reference.
Safety Instructions The safety aspects of ELECTROLUX electrical appli- • Never place the dishwasher in operation if the ances comply with accepted technical standards and mains cable, water inlet or drain hose is damaged; the German Appliance Safety Law. Nevertheless, as or the control panel, work top or plinth area is a manufacturer we consider it our obligation to make damaged such that the inside of the appliance is...
Dishwasher door safety catch The dishwasher has a door safety catch. This safety catch prevents children opening the dish- washer door by mistake. You can set the door safety catch as follows: 1. There is a catch on the left inside the door handle (1).
Disposal Disposing of the Packaging Material Dispose of the dishwasher packaging material cor- rectly. All the packaging materials used are harmless to the environment and can be recycled. • Plastic parts are marked with standard interna- tional abbreviations: – >PE< for polyethylene, e.g.
Appliance Features and Control Panel Top Spray Nozzle Rubber Seal for Connecting the Water Feed to the Upper Spray Spray Arms Water hardness switch Container for Special Salt Container for Detergent Container for Rinse Aid Interior lighting Rating Plate Filters...
Control Panel Function buttons Set delay Door handle Multi-display start Indicators 1 2 3 4 ON/OFF button Control panel Display for the individual wash programme steps The control panel consists of the ON/OFF button The multi-display can display, and the programme buttons with LED displays. –...
Adjusting the Water Softener To prevent the build up of scale on dishes and in the Your local water authority can advise you on dishwasher, the dishes must be washed with soft, i.e. the hardness of the water in your area. low lime content water.
Filling with Special Salt for the Water Softener Use only special salt for dishwashers. Never fill the salt container with any another type of salt (e.g. culinary salt) or dishwasher deter- gent. This would irreparably damage the water softener. Prior to filling with salt, please check each time that you really do have a packet of spe- cial salt in your hand.
Filling with Rinse Aid Rinse aid ensures that dishes emerge thoroughly rinsed and spot free while glasses are clear and shin- ing. 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.
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 is illuminated on the control panel. The rinse aid compartment is on the inside of the dishwasher door.
Switching the Acoustic Signal for the End of the Wash Programme On and Off You can set whether, in addition to the visual indica- tion that the programme has ended, an acoustic sig- nal is also to be heard. 1. The dishwasher must be switched off. 2.
In Daily Use • Is it necessary to refill with special salt or rinse aid? • Load cutlery and dishes into the dishwasher • Fill with dishwasher detergent • Select a wash programme suitable for the cutlery and dishes • Start the wash programme Loading cutlery and dishes Sponges, household cloths and any object...
Loading Cutlery Long bladed knives stored in an upright posi- tion are a potential hazard. Long and/or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives must be positioned horizon- tally in the upper basket. Take care when loading or unloading sharp items such as knives.
Loading Pans, Frying Pans and Large Plates Load large and heavily soiled dishes in the lower rack. To make it easier to load large dishes, it is possible - to remove the plate inserts from the lower rack. - to move the cutlery basket sideways.
Loading Cups, Glasses and Coffee Services Arrange smaller, sensitive items in the lower rack and place long, pointed items of cutlery in the knife drawer. • Arrange plates and dishes offset on and under the folding cup racks so that washing water can reach all items.
Adjusting the Height of the Upper Basket Maximum Height of the Dishes in the Upper Rack Lower Rack With upper basket raised 22 cm 31 cm With upper basket lowered 24 cm 29 cm Type 1 The height of the basket can also be adjusted when it is loaded.
Filling with Detergent Only use dishwasher detergent. Fill with detergent: Prior to the start of a wash programme (not for the pre wash programme). The detergent is released into the wash water during the programme. Please observe the manufacturer's dosing and storage recommendations as stated on the detergent packaging.
Concentrated Detergent Based on their chemical composition, dishwasher detergents can be split into two basic types: – conventional, alkaline detergents with caus- tic components. – low alkaline concentrated detergents with natural enzymes. The use of 50 °C wash programmes in con- junction with concentrated...
Selecting the Wash Programme (Programme Table) Choose the most suitable wash programme with the aid of this table: Type of Dishes: Dinner Service and Pans with dishes that are in addition: – – – sensitive to changes in temperature Type of heavy heavy heavy to normal...
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Dinner service and Dishes Coffee and Type of Dishes: Pans without Pans Party Dishes Types of Dishes in addition: with dishes that are with delicate sensitive to changes – – glasses in temperature Type of dishes that have just slight Used dishes that Soiling: been used,...
Starting the Wash Programme 4. Check that the dishes and cutlery are loaded into Interrupting the wash programme by the dishwasher in such a manner that the spray opening the door of the dishwasher arms are free to rotate. Hot steam can escape when the door is 5.
ñ 2. Keep pressing the DELAY TIMER button until the number of hours of delay until the wash pro- gramme is to start are flashing on the multi-dis- play. 3. Press the button for the desired wash programme. The multi-display now displays the number of hours without flashing.
Care and Cleaning Do not under any circumstances use furni- ture care products or aggressive cleaners. • If necessary, clean the controls only with a soft cloth and pure warm water. • The spray arms do not need cleaning. • Occasionally check the internal containers, door seal, and water inlet for soiling, clean if necessary.
Replacing the Internal Light The inside of the dishwasher is lit by a high quality, low-voltage lamp. A defective lamp may be replaced only by a trained technician. Before beginning to work, pull the dish- washer power plug out of the socket. For safety reasons, the lamp is not accessible from the inside.
What to do, when ... Try to rectify minor faults on the dishwasher with the aid of the instructions given here. If you call in cus- tomer service to resolve one of the malfunctions listed here, or rectify an error made in the operation of the appliance, the customer service engineer’s visit is not free of charge, even during the period of guar- antee.
... there are problems when operating the dishwasher. Fault Possible cause Remedy The dishwasher door has not been closed Close the door. properly. The mains plug is not plugged in. Insert the mains plug. The fuse has blown in the household fuse Replace the fuse.
Technical Data Capacity: 12 place settings including serving dishes Permitted Water 1-10 bar (=10-100 N/cm = 0.1-1.0 MPa) Pressure: Electrical Connection: Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the dishwasher door on the right. Dishwasher: Free-Standing Appliances Dimensions: 850 x 600 x 600 (H x B x D in mm)
Notes for Test Institutes Testing in accordance with EN 60704 must be carried out with the appliance fully loaded and using the test pro- gramme (see Programme Table). Tests in accordance with EN 50242 must be carried out when the salt dispenser and rinse aid container have been filled with salt and rinse aid respectively and using the test programme (see Programme Table).
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Sample loading arrangement: Cutlery basket Some dishwasher models have cutlery baskets with- out a grid insert.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS Installing the Dishwasher • The dishwasher must be installed on a firm floor and adjusted to ensure that it is stable and level. • To compensate for unevenness in the floor and to match the height of the appliance to that of sur- rounding units extend the threaded feet by unscrewing : –...
Built-In Dishwasher (see enclosed installation instructions) Free-Standing Appliances can be set up as stand-alone without addi- tional installation. If the dishwasher is set up next to a cooker, a heat-insulating, non-flammable plate must be mounted between the dishwasher and the cooker, flush to the top edge of the work sur- face (depth 57.5 cm).
Connecting the Dishwasher Water Connection The dishwasher is fitted with safety devices that pre- vent the wash water returning into the drinking water system and comply with the applicable plumbing reg- ulations. • The dishwasher can be connected to cold and hot water supplies up to max.
Water drain Drain hose 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 •...
Leak Prevention System For protection from damage due to water leaks, the dishwasher is equipped with a leak prevention sys- tem. In the event of a fault, the drain pump switches on. By this means water can neither escape nor overflow. The remaining water in the appliance is automatically pumped out.
Connections The water inlet and drain hoses, as well as the mains cable must be connected beside the dishwasher because there is no space for them behind the appli- ance. The example plumbing and electrical installation given below can only be regarded as a recommenda- tion;...
SERVICE In the section "What to do, if..." the most important sources of faults that you can rectify yourself are summarised. If, nevertheless, you call in customer service to resolve a problem listed in these instruction, or because of an error made in operating the appliance, the customer service engineer’s visit is not free of charge, even during the warranty period.