Electrolux Esf 2440 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
The control panel 6
- How to set the delayed start
Programme chart 7
Loading and unloading 8
Using the appliance 9
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- 3 -822 61 11-39 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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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...

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The control panel
On/Off buttonDelay start
button
Display
Indicator and
control lamps
A
How to set the delayed start
The programme start can be delayed between 1 and 19
hours.
1. Press in the On/Off button.
2. Press the delay start button repeatedly, until the 
required delay shows on the display. Indicator 
lamp for the delay start button is lit. 
3. Press the button for the required programme. 
4. The remaining time to the start is shown in 
the display. After the set delayed start time 
has...

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13 minutes
Programme chart
Type of
dishes
Type of 
soil:¥ normally
soiled
¥ dried-on food 
remnants¥ heavily
soiled
¥ dried-on food 
remnants
especially egg-
white and starch¥ normally
soiled¥ lightly
soiled¥ 4)
Washing
time with
drying:
84 minutes107 minutes 159 minutes 36 minutes 7 minutes Programme
cycle: 1)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...

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Loading 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 lid.
4. Close the door.
5. Press in the On/Off button. All programme 
indicator lamps are lit.
6. Press in the required programme button (see pro-
gramme chart). All other programme indicator 
lamps go out. The lamp always indicates which 
part of the selected cycle the...

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In the event of a fault
The programme will not start.
The dishwasher is not Þlling with water.
Water not discharged at end of cycle.
Dishes not washed satisfactorily.
Visible lime deposits or white Þlm
on the dishes.
The dishwasher is noisy.
The dishes are not quite dry and are
not shiny.¥ Is the door closed properly?
¥ Have you pressed the On/Off button?
¥ Is the water tap turned on?
¥ Is the dishwasher plugged in?
¥ Has the fuse blown?
¥ Is the delayed start-button pressed in?
¥ Is the previous...