Electrolux Esf 2420 Instruction Book

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Contents
Guide to use the instruction book
The following symbols will be found in the text to guide you throughout the instructions:
Safety information
Step by step instructions
Hints and tips
Environmental information
For the user
Safety information 3
Description of the appliance 4-5
- Spray arm
- Coarse Þlter/microÞlter
- Fine Þlter
- Detergent dispenser
- Rinse aid dispenser
- Water softener
The control panel 6
- How to set the delayed start
Setting of the water softener 7
Programme chart 8...

- 3 -822 61 11-15 Before installing and Þrst using the dishwasher, read this instruction booklet carefully, including its hints and
warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the
dishwasher are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these instructions and make
sure they remain with the dishwasher if it is moved or sold, so that everyone using it through its life can be
properly informed on appliance use and safety....

Description of the appliance
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Spray arm (1)
It is important to keep all the holes in the spray arm clear.
A clogged hole can seriously affect washing efÞciency. 
If the spray arm needs cleaning, unscrew the nut anti-
clockwise, remove the washer and lift off the spray arm.
Clear the holes and shake out any food remnants.
Coarse Þlter/microÞlter (2)
The purpose of the coarse Þlter is to catch large objects
such as toothpicks and pieces of eggshell. Make sure
that the Þlter is always clean. Turn the coarse Þlter anti-
clockwise. Lift...

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The control panel
Start/Cancel
button
Programme
selectorDelay start
button
Reset position
On/Off Indicator
lamp 
Indicator and
control lamps
How to set the delayed start
The programme start can be delayed by 3 hours.
1. Select the desired dishwashing programme. The
programme indicator lamps starts to ßash.
2. Press the delay start button. The lamp for the 
delayed start lights up. 
3. Press the start button. The programme indicator 
lamps goes out. The programme will start when 
3 hours have...

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Water hardness level            
¡d 
1)mmol/l 2)
Setting on the
water softenerNumber of
light ßashes
> 24 > 4,2
22 - 24 3,9 - 4,2
20 - 22 3,6 - 3,9   
18 - 20 3,2 - 3,6
16 - 18 2,8 - 3,2
13 - 16 2,3 - 2,8
10 - 13 1,8 - 2,3
7 - 10 1,2 - 1,8
4 - 7 0,7 - 1,2
below 4 below 0,710
9
8
7
6
5 *
4
3  
2
110
9
8
7
6
5
4
3  
2
1
no salt is needed 
1. Press the start button and hold it pressed in.
2. Turn the programme selector clockwise to the 
Þrst programme. When the indicator for the start 
button and for...

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13 minutes
Programme chart
Type of
dishes
Type of 
soil:¥ normaly
soiled
¥ dried-on food 
remnants¥ heavily
soiled
¥ dried-on food 
remnants
especially egg-
white and starch¥ normaly
soiled¥ lightly
soiled¥ 3)
Washing
time with
drying:
94 minutes117 minutes 159 minutes 36 minutes 7 minutes Programme
cycle: Pre-wash
Washing
Rinse
Final rinse
Drying
Pre-wash
Washing
2 x rinses
Final rinse
DryingPre-wash
Washing
Rinse
Final rinse
Drying-
Washing
Rinse
Final rinse
-Prerinse
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Suitable
programme:...

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Loadind and unloading the dishwasher
How to load the dishes
The illustration shows the dishwasher loaded with six
place settings. Your own dishes are not likely to be
identical to this load, but if you follow the advice below
we are sure you will be pleased with the results.
lAlways place glasses, cups and bowls upside down.
lIncline deep dishes (soup plates etc.) so that the 
water can run off when drying.
lMake sure that the dishes do not rest against each 
other. This is particularly important...

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Using the appliance
Starting the programme
1. Scrape or rinse off solid food remnants.
2. Load the dishwasher. 
(See the basket and loading).
3. Put the correct amount of detergent into the 
detergent dispenser and close the dispenser lid.
4. Close the door.
5. Select the required programme(see programme
chart). The programme indicator lamps starts to 
ßash.  
6. Press in the start button. The lamp for the start 
button comes on and dishwashing cycle starts. 
The programme indicator lamps allways...