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
Loading and unloading 9
Using the appliance  10
- Starting the programme
- Disrupt the programme temporarily
- Cancelling the programme
- Cancelling the drying phase
- Switching the dishwasher off
- Cleaning the dishwasher
In the event of a fault 11
Service 12
- Service and spare parts
Information for test centres 12
For the installer
Technical speciÞcations 13
Unpacking 14
- Damages
- Use
- Positioning
- Protecting the dishwasher against freezing
Installation 15
- Water inlet
- Water drainage
- Electrical connection
Gebrauchsanweisung 16
 
						

							- 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.
Installation and servicing
lAll installation and service work done on the product
must be carried out by a qualiÞed technician. Work 
performed by persons with inadequate knowledge may
adversely affect the satisfactory functioning of the 
product and may cause personal injury or damage. 
Before any work is carried out on the dishwasher, it 
must be isolated from the electrical supply, by un-
plugging the power cord or removing the fuse.
lWater connection shall be made via an easily accessible
stopcock.
lThe power cord must be plugged into an earthed 
socket, which need to be easily accessible. Permanent
installation must only be carried out by an authorised 
electrician.
lIf the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced 
by a special cord or assembly available from the 
manufacturer or its service agent.
lMake sure that the power cord is not nipped or other-
wise damaged and that the hoses do not get crushed 
or kinked when moving the dishwasher in connection 
with installation or cleaning etc.
lServicing and possible repairs must be carried out by 
a service company authorised by the supplier. 
Use only spare parts supplied by these. Never try to 
repair the dishwasher yourself.
Child Safety
lThe dishwasher should be used by adults only. Do not
let children play with the controls or other parts of it.
lRemember that the plastic bags included in the 
packaging can be fatal playthings for small children.
lKeep all detergents in safe place out of children«s 
reach.
lPrevent children from sitting, swinging or standing 
on the open door.
During Use
lThis dishwasher is designed solely for washing house-
hold utensils suitable for machine washing. Using it for
other purposes could lead to physical injury or damage
to property and invalidate the guarantee.
lAvoid opening the door while the dishwasher is running,
since hot steam may escape.
lOnly use detergent speciÞcally designed for use in 
dishwashers.
lDo not place sharp knives with their points upwards. 
It is much safer to lay them horizontally in the basket.
lEnsure that the door of the dishwasher is always closed
when it is not being loaded or unloaded. In this way 
you will avoid anybody tripping over the open door 
and hurting themselves.
lIf you take any dishes out of the dishwasher before the
end of the dishwashing cycle, it is extremely important
to rinse them thoroughly under running water to remove
any remaining detergent.
lThe water safety system protects against water damages.
The following requirements must be fulÞlled:
- The dishwasher must be electrically connected when
it is shut off.
- The dishwasher must be correctly installed.
- Always shut off the water supply whenever the dish-
washer is left unattended for an extended period.
lIn the event of ßooding or leakage, shut off the water 
supply immediately by closing the stopcock and dis-
connect the power supply by unplugging the power cord
or removing the fuse. When removing the electrical 
plug, grip the plug, not the lead.
Disposal
- packaging:
All materials used in packaging this appliance are 
environmentally-friendly. The various plastics used are
identiÞed and can be recycled:
lPE stands for polyethylene, which is used for the 
bag around the appliance and the bag in which these 
instructions were supplied.
lPS stands for polystyrene (moulded), which is used 
for the sections of packaging needed to cushion the 
appliance.
The cardboard components of the packaging are made
from recyclable paper and should be taken to a collection
point for recycling.
- old apparatus:
The symbol       on the product or on its packaging indicates
that this product may not be treated as household waste.
Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection
point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will
help prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
For more detailed information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local city ofÞce, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the
product.
Safety information
 
						

							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 it out and rinse it under running water
whenever necessary.
Fine Þlter (3)
It is just as important to keep this Þlter clean. A dirty or
clogged Þlter will always impair washing efÞciency. 
The Þne Þlter can easily be lifted out for cleaning when
you have removed the coarse Þlter.
Detergent dispenser (4)
Open the lid to the dispenser by pressing the lid catch
towards the compartment. Consult the instructions on the
detergent packet, Þll the compartment accordingly and
close the lid. Remember that the instructions usually refer
to full-size dishwashers, for example when using detergent
tablets, it is sufÞcient to use just half a tablet. Pre-wash
detergent is poured into the smaller compartment to the
left when needed. This detergent is active allready at pre-
rinsing. Make sure that there is no items that prevents the
lid from opening.
Only use detergents specially designed for
dishwashers.
Avoid frequent use of liquid detergents, as the
long term effects of such detergents create a
potential risk of increasing pump noise.
Rinse aid dispenser (5)
Use of rinse aid will result in cleaner and faster drying of
the load, since it helps water and soil to run off. 
Too much rinse aid may result in streakiness, too little
may cause white spots. The dispenser holds about 150 ml.
This is enough for approx. 60 wash cycles, depending
on the dosage setting. Adjust the dosage setting according
to the hardness of the water.  
You can set the dosage between 1 - 6, equivalent
to 1 - 6 ml rinse aid. Factory setting is 1. 
Begin at the lowest dosage setting and increase
if necessary by turning the setting arrow with e.g.
the handle of a spoon. 
The amount of rinse aid can be checked trough the lens
on the dispenser. When the lens is clear, requires reÞlling
of rinse aid.
1. Open the lid to the dispenser by pressing the lid 
catch towards the compartment and lift the lid.
2. Fill up with rinse aid; do not overÞll.3. Wipe off any spillage carefully to prevent excessive
foaming during the next wash programme.
4. Close the lid and press until it locks again. 
Do not Þll the rinse aid dispenser with liquid
detergent.
Water softener (6)
This dishwasher is equipped with a water softener for hard
water, therefore shall the rinse aid dispenser be set for a
low dosage. The lime in hard water causes white deposits
to occur on dishes and to the interior of the dishwasher. 
To prevent this, the water has to pass through a special
container where the hardness is removed. 
Since the water softener uses coarse dishwasher salt,
you will have to reÞll the salt container after a certain
number of dishwashing cycles. 
It is important to Þll the compartment with
coarse dishwasher salt before using the
machine for the Þrst time, if you live in an
area where the water is calciferous.
The indicator light          on the control panel is lit when
the container requires reÞlling.
1. Unscrew the Þller cap to the salt container anti-
clockwise.
2. Fill the salt container with water (only the Þrst 
time).
3. Fill the container with coarse salt, using the 
funnel supplied.
4. Remove the funnel and wipe off any spillage 
around the Þller opening.
5. Screw the Þller cap back properly in place.
The water softener is now ready for the Þrst load of dishes. 
Always make sure that there is coarse grained salt in the
container, which holds about 1 litre.
How to adjust the water softener, see chapter ÓAdjusting
the water softenerÓ.
Use only special salt for dishwashing
machines, ordinary domestic salt can
damage the water softener.  
Description of the appliance
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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 elapsed.  Cancelling the delayed start: 
Press the delay start button, the lamp for the
delayed start goes out. The required programme
starts immediately.
Programme selector
Turn the programme selector clockwise or anticlockwise
to select the programme and temperature according to
the programme chart.
Start/Cancel button
In addition to start a programme, you can by pressing this
button adjust the setting of the water softener and cancel
a programme in progress. 
= reset position
Indicator lamps: 
Shows current phase of the selected programme.
¥ Wash cycle in progress top lamp
¥ Drying in progress middle lamp
¥ Programme cycle ended lowest lamp
Control lamp:
Shows that reÞlling of salt container is necessary
 
						

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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 the ended programme cycle starts
to ßash, you can release the start button.
- The number of ßashes for the ended programme 
cycle are equivalent to the set water hardness 
level. 
- This sequence of ßashes is repeated several 
times after a few seconds pause. 
3. The water hardness level is raised by 1 step 
every time you press the start button. 
After hardness level 10 comes hardness level 1.
4. Turn the programme selector to the ÓResetÓ 
position when the required water hardness level 
is selected. This saves the required setting. 
If the setting 1 is chosen, the salt indicator lamp 
is not lit. 
Setting of the water softener
To prevent limescaling on the dishes and to the interior of the
dishwasher, the dishes must be washed with soft water. 
This dishwasher is equipped with a water softener, where tap-
water which is harder than 4 ¡d (german degree) is softened.
Adjust the water softener according to the table below for the
water hardness level for your area. Contact your local Water Authority to Þnd the
exact water hardness level for your area. 
The water softener has 10 settings:
In the following setting, the dishwasher must be switched off and all programmes completed. 
See chapter ÓUsing the applianceÓ for information on how to complete the programme.
1) german degree of measurement for the water hardness    
2) millimol, internationel unit for water hardness 
*) factory setting
 
						

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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:
NORMAL
65¡ CINTENSIVE
70¡ C
Plates and
cooking pots All types of
dishesAll types of
dishes
Energy:
0,80 kWh0,63 kWh0,40 kWh0,01 kWh
Water:
7 litres1,15 kWh
Drying time:54 minutesÑÑ13 minutes
9 litres7 litres6 litres1,8 litres
ENERGY SAVE
55¡ C 2)QUICK
50¡ CPRERINSE
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Consumption
Þgures: 1)
1) Consumption Þgures have been calculated for nominal conditions. The Þgures can vary depending on inlet 
water temperature and how full the main and cutlery basket are. 
2) Consumption Þgures and performance is according to the Energy Save programme cycle.
3) Prerinse is used if you want to wait until you have a full load. This cycle rinses the load and keeps it moist, 
making the main wash easier later on. No detergent should be used.
All programmes begin with a drain.
Dishwashing detergent in tablet form is not suitable for use in the Quick programme cycle because
some tablets cannot develop their full cleaning power during short programmes. 
Coffee cups,
delicate items
 
						

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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 in regard to the 
cutlery basket - nested spoons, etc. simply cannot be 
properly washed. The water must get at all the soiled 
surfaces.
lMake sure that cutlery with slender handles and other
items do not protrude through the openings in the 
basket and prevent the spray arm from rotating.
lNever put silver and stainless steel objects together. 
When these metals come into contact with each other
a chemical reaction occurs which stains the silver.
lChina with a pattern applied on top of the glaze may 
not be suitable for machine washing as the colours 
may fade and lose their lustre. The same applies to 
cutlery with wooden or plastic handles.
Make sure you always buy articles that are
dishwasher proof.
lSilver and aluminum items tend to be discolour when 
washed. Food remnants from egg and mustard often 
causes discolourations and stains on silver. Make sure
to rinse off and remove food remnants on silver if it is 
not washed immediately after it has been used.   
lNot all plastic articles are machine washable. If you 
are in doubt as to whether your plasticware can be 
machine washed, we suggest you check by washing 
a single item or else wash them by hand.
lWhen washing delicate items, select the programme 
with the lower wash temperature.
lSubstances such as ketchup containing strong colouring
agents can cause temporary discolouration to the 
interior of the dishwasher.
Do not place sharp knives with their points
upwards. It is much safer to lay them hori-
zontally in the main basket.
Unloading
Hot dishes are sensitive to mechanical shocks. Always let
the dishes cool down before unloading.
The dishes dry faster if the door for a short
moment is opened completely when the dish-
programme is Þnished and then left ajar.
Baskets
Main basket
Cutlery basket 
The cup shelves can be placed in two different
levels.
 
						

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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 indicates
which part of the selected cycle the dishwasher 
is in.
7. Check the Þlters to see if they need to be 
cleaned when the dishwasher has Þnished 
the programme.
Disrupt the programme temporarily
1. Open the door. The programme stops.
2. Close the door and the programme continues 
after about six seconds. 
Open the door carefully when the dishwasher
is running, since hot steam may escape.
Cancelling the programme
1. Press and hold in the start button until the lamp
for the start button goes out.  
2. Release the button, the programme indicator 
lamps starts to ßash. 
3. Turn the programme selector to the ÓResetÓ 
position. The programme is now cancelled and 
a new programme can be selected. 
If you simply turn the programme selector to the 
ÓResetÓ position, the selected programme is not 
Þnished, it is only disrupted. The programme will
continue if you turn the programme selector to 
the programme again. 
Cancelling the drying phase
In case you do not want to wait until the drying phase is
completed, you can cancel it. 
1. Press and hold in the start button until the
programme indicator lamps starts to ßash, 
then kan you release the button. 
2. Open the door. The drying phase is cancelled. 
Switching the dishwasher off 
Switch the dishwasher off, when the indicator lamp
for the programme cycle end is lit.  
1. Turn the programme selector to the ÓResetÓ 
position. All indicator lamps goes out.
Be careful if you open the door immediately 
after the programme is Þnished, since hot 
steam may escape. 
Cleaning the dishwasher
Clean the outside surfaces of the appliance using a mild
(non-abrasive) household cleaning product. Finish by
removing remaining traces of the product with a damp cloth.
Do not use cleaning products which contain
alcohol (spirits), thinners and similar sub-
stances.