Electrolux Esf 2440 S 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
- Starting the programme
- Interrupting the programme temporarily
- Cancelling the programme
- Pause function
- Cancelling the drying phase
- Switching the dishwasher off
- Cleaning the dishwasher
In the event of a fault 10-11
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
 
						

							- 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.
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 or competent person.
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 injuring themselves on the open door.
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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							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 indicator light        on the control panel is lit when the
dispenser requires reÞlling.
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.
 
						

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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 elapsed, the programme starts. Changing the delayed start:
If the programme has not started, you are still able
to change the set time with the delay start button.
Cancelling the delayed start: 
If the programme has not started, the delayed start
can be cancelled. Press the delay start button
repeatedly, until the running time of the selected
programme appears on the display. The required
programme starts immediately.
Combination buttons ÓAÓ:
In addition to selecting a programme, you can by pressing
these two buttons cancel a programme in progress. 
Indicator lamps: 
Shows current phase of the selected programme.
¥ Wash cycle in progress top lamp
¥ Rinse in progress middle lamp
¥ Drying in progress  lowest lamp
The displaycan show:
¥ Which start time is set.
¥ Remaining time of a programme in progress.
¥ An error code.
Control lamps:
Shows that ¥ Programme cycle ended
¥ ReÞlling of the rinse aid 
dispenser is necessary
Programme
buttons
 
						

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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
programme:
NORMAL
65¡ CINTENSIVE
70¡ C
Plates and
cooking pots All types of
dishesCoffee cups,
delicate itemsAll 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 litres2 litres
ENERGY SAVE
55¡ C 3)SPEED
50¡ CPRERINSE
cold
Consumption
Þgures: 2)
1) Different parts of the wash programme may not sound the same, because the wash action is more intensive
at some stages. 
2) 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. 
3) Consumption Þgures and performance is according to the Energy Save programme cycle.
4) 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 Speed programme cycle because
some tablets cannot develop their full cleaning power during short programmes. 
 
						

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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 in regard to the 
cutlery basket - nested spoons, etc. simply cannot be 
properly washed. The water must reach 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 knocks. 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.
Be careful when opening the door, since hot
steam may escape. 
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 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 dishwasher is in. 
7. Check the Þlters to see if they need to be cleaned
when the dishwasher has Þnished the programme.
Interrupting the programme temporarily
1. Open the door. The programme stops.
2. The programme indicator lamp is lit.
3. 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 combination buttons, the 
machine goes to starting position and all pro-
gramme indicator lamps are lit.
2. Release the buttons. The programme is now 
cancelled and a new programme can be selected.
If you switch the dishwasher off with the On/Off 
button, the selected programme is not Þnished, it
is only disrupted. When you start the dishwasher
again, the programme will continue.
Pause function
With the pause function the programme can be interrupted
for a short period of time. 
1. Press in the On/Off button. The programme stops.
2. All lamps goes out. 
3. When you want the programme to continue again,
you press the On/Off button. The programme 
continues. 
The programme should not be paused for any
longer then necessary, because the water inside
the dishwasher has cooled down and must be
heated again which increases the power
consumption. 
Cancelling the drying phase
In case you do not want to wait until the drying phase is
completed, you can cancel it. 
1. Press in the On/Off 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 or the display shows 0.  
1. Press in the On/Off button. 
2. Leave the door slightly ajar.
Be careful if you open the door immediately 
after the programme is Þnished, since hot 
steam may escape. 
This dishwasher is equipped with the new ßush 
system called ÓIMPULSE WASHINGÓ. This 
washing system varies both the revolutions of 
the pump and the water pressure for more inten-
sive cleaning of the dishes during a programme. 
That is why different sections of the programme 
cycle do not sound the same. 
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.
 
						

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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 programme Þnished? 
(See ÓUsing the applianceÓ).
¥ Is the water tap turned on?
¥ Has your domestic water supply been cut off temporarily?
¥ Is the water inlet hose kinked or squashed?
¥ Is the Þlter inside the inlet hose blocked?
¥ Is the water pressure too low?
¥ Did you open the door before the indicator light          was
lit and the programme cycle Þnished?
¥ Is the previous programme Þnished? 
(See ÓUsing the applianceÓ).
¥ Are the Þlters clogged?
¥ Has anything prevented the spray arm from rotating?
¥ Are the spray arm holes clogged?
¥ Were the dishes packed too close together?
¥ Are the Þlters clogged?
¥ Are the Þlters Þtted correctly in place?
¥ Did you use enough detergent?
¥ Did you select a programme with too low temperature?
¥ Is the rinse aid dispenser empty?
¥ Is the rinse aid dispenser adjusted to too low dosage?
¥ Are the dishes rattling against each other?
¥ Is the spray arm knocking against the dishes?
Whistling sound when washing.¥ This is not a fault, try another brand of detergent.
¥ Is the rinse aid dispenser empty or adjusted to too low dosage?
¥ Have the dishes been left too long inside the dishwasher?
FaultCheck
The door is difÞcult to close.¥ Is the dishwasher level?
Before calling out an engineer, please check through the details below because some faults can be rectified easily
without the need to call out an engineer. If an engineer is called to resolve a problem listed below or to repair a
fault caused by incorrect installation or mis-use a charge will be made, even if the appliance is under guarantee.