Electrolux Esf 66840 User Manual

							Glasses with long stems can be placed up-
side down in the cup racks.
For taller items the cup racks can be folded
upwards.
For glasses with long stems (according to the
size and dimensions), set the glass holder to
the left or right position.
The central rows of prongs can be easily low-
ered to improve loading flexibility.
Mini cutlery basket
The upper basket is supplied with a mini cut-
lery basket.
Caution! NEVER PUT KNIVES IN THE
MINI CUTLERY BASKET. THIS WILL
PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE
APPLIANCE.
The mini cutlery basket must only be placed
in the front part of the upper basket, on the
left or on the right side.
The dimensions of the cutlery depend on the
position of the upper basket. Refer to the fol-
lowing table.
Cutlery dimensions for mini cutlery basket
Upper basket in higher
positionmaximum 15 cm
Upper basket in lower
positionmaximum 20 cm
Soft spikes
Soft spikes impede glassware to move dur-
ing the washing cycle or when the upper
basket is moved.
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							Refer to the figures for a correct positioning
of the soft spikes. For more loading flexibility,
they can be positioned on the left or right-
hand side of the basket.
Once positioned correctly, press them down
firmly and make sure they do not move.
Caution! BEFORE CLOSING THE
DOOR, MAKE SURE THAT THE SPRAY
ARMS CAN ROTATE FREELY.
Adjusting the height of the upper basket
If washing very large plates you can load
them in the lower basket after moving the
upper basket to the higher position.
Maximum height of the dishes in the lower
basket
With upper basket
raised31 cm
With upper basket
lowered27 cm
To move to the higher position proceed
as follows:
1. Pull out the basket until it stops.
2. Carefully lift both sides upwards until the
mechanism is engaged and the basket is
stable.
To lower the basket to the original posi-
tion proceed as follows:
1. Pull out the basket until it stops.
2. Carefully lift both sides upwards and then
allow the mechanism to drop back down
slowly, keeping hold of it.
Never lift or lower the basket on one side
only
When the basket is in the higher position
cups cannot be placed on the cup racks.
After loading your machine always
close the door, as an open door can
be a hazard.
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							Use of detergent
Only use detergents specifically de-
signed for use in dishwashers.
Please observe the manufacturer’s dos-
ing and storage recommendations as
stated on the detergent packaging.
Using no more than the correct amount
of detergent contributes to reducing pol-
lution.
Fill with detergent
1. Open the lid.
2. Fill the detergent dispenser (1) with de-
tergent. The marking indicates the dosing
levels:
20 = approximately 20 g of detergent
30 = approximately 30 g of detergent.
1
2
3. All programmes with prewash need an
additional detergent dose (5/10 g) that
must be placed in the prewash detergent
chamber (2).
This detergent will be used during the
prewash phase.
When using detergent tablets; place the
tablet in compartment (1)
4. Close the lid and press until it locks in
place.
Detergent tablets from different manu-
facturers dissolve at different rates. For
this reason, some detergent tablets do
not attain their full cleaning power during
short washing programmes. Therefore,
please use long washing programmes
when using detergent tablets, to ensure
the complete removal of detergent re-
siduals.
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							Multitab function
This appliance is equipped with the multitab
function, that allows the use of the multitab
combi detergent tablets.
These products are detergents with a com-
bined cleaning, rinsing and salt functions.
They can also contain other different agents
depending on which kind of tablets you
choose (3 in 1, 4 in 1, 5 in 1 etc.).
Check whether these detergents are suitable
for your water hardness. See the manufac-
turers instructions.
Once this function is selected it will remain
active for all following wash programmes.
With the selection of this function the inflow
of rinse aid and salt from each respective
supply container is automatically deactivated
and also the indicator lights for salt and rinse
aid are deactivated.
When using the multitab function, the cycle
duration may change.
Activate/deactivate the multitab function
before the start of a washing pro-
gramme.
Once the programme is running, the
multitab function can NO longer be
changed. If you want to cancel the mul-
titab function you have to cancel the pro-
gramme setting and then deactivate the
multitab function. In this case you have
to set a washing programme (and de-
sired options) again.
Activation/deactivation of the Multitab
function
To activate the Multitab function, press the
Multitab button. Corresponding indicator
light comes on.
To deactivate the function press the Multitab
button again. Corresponding indicator light
goes off.
If the drying results are not satisfac-
tory we suggest that you:
1. Fill up the rinse aid dispenser with
rinse aid.2. Activate the rinse aid dispenser.
3. Set the rinse aid dosage to position
2.
• The activation/deactivation of the
rinse aid is only possible with the Mul-
titab function active.
Activation/deactivation of the rinse aid
dispenser
1. Switch on the appliance. It must be in
setting mode.
2. Press and hold, at the same time, the
function buttons B and C. The pro-
gramme indicator lights above function
buttons A, B and C start flashing
3. Press function button B, the programme
indicator lights above function buttons A
and C go off. The programme indicator
light above function button B continues
to flash. The digital display shows the cur-
rent setting.
Rinse aid dispenser deactivated
Rinse aid dispenser activated
4. To change the setting, press button B
again. The digital display shows the new
setting.
5. To memorize the operation, switch off the
appliance.
If you decide to revert back to the
use of individual detergents we ad-
vise that you:
1. Deactivate the Multitab function.
2. Fill up the salt container and the rinse
aid dispenser again.
3. Adjust the water hardness setting to
the highest setting and perform 1
normal washing programme without
loading any dishes.
4. Adjust the water hardness setting
according to the hardness of the wa-
ter in your area.
5. Adjust the rinse aid dosage.
Select and start a washing programme
Important! Set the options before the start
of a washing programme. When a washing
programme operates, no options can be set.
If it is necessary to set an option, cancel the
washing programme.Select the washing programme and
delay start with the door slightly
opened. The start of the programme
or the countdown of the delay start
will occur only after the closure of
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							the door. Until then it is possible to
modify the settings
1. Check that the baskets have been loaded
correctly and that the spray arms are free
to rotate.
2. Check that the water tap is opened.
3. Press the on/off button. The appliance
must be in setting mode.
4. Select a washing programme (see
Washing programmes chart).
When a programme has been selected
the corresponding light comes on.
Close the appliance door, the pro-
gramme starts automatically.
Setting and starting the programme with
delay start
1. After having selected the washing pro-
gramme, press the delay start button until
the flashing number of hours for the delay
start appear in the digital display.
2. Close the appliance door, the countdown
starts automatically. The number in the
display is no longer flashing but fixed with
static light.
3. The countdown will decrease with steps
of 1 hour.
4. The opening of the door will interrupt the
countdown. Close the door; the count-
down will continue from the point at
which it was interrupted.
5. Once the delay start has elapsed the pro-
gramme will start automatically.
The selection of the washing pro-
gramme and delay start can occur also
with the door closed.
When you press a programme button
you have ONLY 3 seconds to select a
different programme or a delay start.
After these 3 seconds, the selected pro-
gramme starts automatically.
Warning! Interrupt or cancel a
washing programme in progress
ONLY if its absolutely necessary.
Attention! Hot steam may escape
when the door is opened. Open the
door carefully.
Interrupt a washing programme in
progress
• Open the dishwasher door; the pro-
gramme will stop. Close the door; the pro-gramme will start from the point at which
it was interrupted.
• Press the On/Off, all indicator lights will go
off. Press the On/Off button again; the pro-
gramme will start from the point at which
it was interrupted.
Cancel a delay start or a washing
programme in progress
• Press and hold the cancel button, until all
the programme indicator lights come on.
• If you cancel a delay start also the washing
programme and options (except Multitab)
will be cancelled. Select the washing pro-
gramme again.
• If a new washing programme is to be se-
lected, check that there is detergent in the
detergent dispenser.
End of the washing programme
• The appliance stops automatically.
• The light of the programme just ended re-
mains on.
• Zero appears in the digital display.
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Open the appliance door, leave it ajar and
wait a few minutes before removing the
dishes. This way they will be cooler and
the drying will be improved.
If the save energy function is set, dishes
can be wet once the programme finish-
ed. We recommend to leave the appli-
ance door ajar so that dishes can dry
naturally.
Standby mode
If you do not switch off the appliance at the
end of the washing programme, the appli-
ance automatically goes into standby mode.
The standby mode decreases energy con-
sumption.
Three minutes after the end of the pro-
gramme, all indicator lights go off and the
digital display shows one horizontal bar.
Press one of the buttons (not the on/off but-
ton), to go back to end-of-programme mode.
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							Unloading the dishwasher
• Hot dishes are sensitive to knocks. The
dishes should therefore be allowed to cool
down before removing from the appliance.
•Empty the lower basket first and then the
upper one; this will avoid water dripping
from the upper basket onto the dishes in
the lower one.
• Water may appear on the sides and the
door of the dishwasher as the stainlesssteel will eventually become cooler than
the dishes.
When the washing programme has
finished, it is recommended that the
dishwasher is unplugged and the
water tap turned off.
Washing programmes
Washing programmes
Pro-
grammeDegree of
soilType of loadProgramme descriptionEnergy save 1)
Auto 2)AnyCrockery, cut-
lery, pots and
pansPrewash
Main wash up to 45°C or 70°C
1 or 2 intermediate rinses
Final rinse
DryingSelectable, im-
pact on washing
programme.
IntensiveHeavy soilCrockery, cut-
lery, pots and
pansPrewash
Main wash up to 70°C
2 intermediate rinses
Final rinse
DryingSelectable, im-
pact on washing
programme.
Quick 3)Normal or
light soilCrockery and
cutleryMain wash up to 60°C
Final rinseSelectable, no
impact on wash-
ing programme.
Eco 4)Normal soilCrockery and
cutleryPrewash
Main wash up to 50°C
1 intermediate rinse
Final rinse
DryingSelectable, im-
pact on washing
programme.
One hourLight soilCrockery and
cutleryMain wash up to 55°C
1 intermediate rinse
Final rinseSelectable, no
impact on wash-
ing programme.
RinseAnyPartial load (to be
completed later
in the day).1 cold rinse (to avoid food
scraps from sticking).
This programme does not re-
quire the use of detergent.Selectable, no
impact on wash-
ing programme.
1) For programmes where option has an impact, the energy save is between 10% and 25%.
2) During the Auto washing programme the level of soiling on the dishes is determined by how cloudy
the water is. The programme duration, water and energy consumption levels can vary; this depends
upon whether the appliance is fully or partially loaded and if the dishes are lightly or heavily soiled. The
temperature of the water is automatically adjusted between 45°C and 70°C.
3) Ideal for washing a partially loaded dishwasher. This is the perfect daily programme, made to meet
the needs of a family of 4 persons who only wish to load breakfast and dinner crockery and cutlery.
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							Consumption values
ProgrammeDuration (in minutes) 1)Energy (in kWh)Water (in litres)
Auto-1,1 - 1,712 - 23
Intensive-1,8 - 2,023 - 25
Quick-0,99
Eco-1,0 - 1,112 - 13
One hour-1,0 - 1,211 - 12
Rinse-0,14
1) The digital display shows the programme duration.
The consumption values are intended as
a guide and depend on the pressure and
the temperature of the water and also bythe variations of the power supply and
the amount of dishes.
Care and cleaning
Cleaning the filters
The filters must be checked and cleaned
from time to time. Dirty filters will degrade the
washing result.
Warning! Before cleaning the filters
ensure that the machine is switched off.
1. Open the door, remove the lower basket.
2. The dishwasher filter system comprises a
coarse filter (A), a microfilter (B) and a flat
filter (C).
A
B
C
3. Unlock the filter system using the handle
on the microfilter. Turn the handle about1/4 a turn anticlockwise and remove the
filter system
4. Take hold of the coarse filter (A) by the
handle with the hole and remove from the
microfilter (B).
5. Clean all filters thoroughly under running
water.
6. Remove the flat filter (C) from the base of
the washing compartment and clean
both faces thoroughly.
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							7. Put the flat filter (C) back in the base of
the washing compartment and ensure
that it fits perfectly.
8. Place the coarse filter (A) in the microfilter
(B) and press together.
9. Put the filter combination in place and
lock by turning the handle clockwise to
the stop. During this process ensure that
the flat filter (C) does not protrude above
the base of the washing compartment.
NEVER use the appliance without fil-
ters. Incorrect repositioning and fit-
ting of the filters will produce poor
washing results and will result in
damage to the appliance.
NEVER try to remove the spray
arms.
If residues of soil have clogged the holes
in the spray arms, remove the debris
with a cocktail stick.
External cleaning
Clean the external surfaces of the machine
and control panel with a damp soft cloth. If
necessary use only neutral detergents. Neveruse abrasive products, scouring pads or sol-
vent (acetone, trichloroethylene etc...).
Internal cleaning
Ensure that the seals around the door, the
detergent and rinse aid dispensers are
cleaned regularly with a damp cloth.
We recommend every 3 months you run the
wash programme for heavy soiled dishes us-
ing detergent but without dishes.
Prolonged periods of non-operation
If you are not using the machine for a pro-
longed period of time you are advised to:
1. Unplug the appliance and then turn off
the water.
2. Leave the door ajar to prevent the forma-
tion of any unpleasant smells.
3. Leave the inside of the machine clean.
Frost precautions
Avoid placing the machine in a location
where the temperature is below 0°C. If this is
unavoidable, empty the machine, close the
appliance door, disconnect the water inlet
pipe and empty it.
Moving the machine
If you have to move the machine (moving
house etc...):
1. Unplug it.
2. Turn the water tap off.
3. Remove the water inlet and discharge
hoses.
4. Pull the machine out together with the
hoses.
Avoid over tilting the machine during trans-
portation.
What to do if…
The appliance will not start or stops during
operation.
Certain problems can be due to the lack of
simple maintenance or oversights, which canbe solved with the help of the hints described
in the chart, without calling out an engineer.
Switch off the appliance and carry out the
following suggested corrective actions.
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							Fault codes and malfunctionPossible cause and solution
•
digital display shows 
The appliance does not fill with water
• The water tap is blocked or furred with lime-
scale.
Clean the water tap.
• The water tap is turned off.
Turn the water tap on.
• The filter (where present) in the water inlet hose
is blocked.
Clean the filter in the water inlet hose.
• The water inlet hose has not been correctly laid
or it is kinked or squashed.
Check the water inlet hose connection.
•
digital display shows 
The appliance does not drain
• The sink spigot is blocked.
Clean out the sink spigot.
• The water drain hose has not been correctly laid
or it is kinked or squashed.
Check the water drain hose connection.
•
digital display shows 
Anti-flood device is activated
• Close the water tap and contact your local
Service Force Centre.
MalfunctionPossible cause and solution
The programme does not start• The dishwasher door has not been properly
closed.
Close the door.
• The main plug is not plugged in.
Insert the main plug
• The fuse has blown out in the household fuse
box.
Replace the fuse.
• Delay start has been set.
If dishes are to be washed immediately, cancel
the delay start.
Once these checks have been carried out
switch on the appliance.
The programme will continue from the point
at which it was interrupted.
If the malfunction or fault code reappears
contact your local Service Force Centre.
For other fault codes not described in the
above chart, please contact your local Serv-
ice Force Centre.
Contact your local Service Force Centre,
quoting the model (Mod.), product number
(PNC) and serial number (S.N.).This information can be found on the rating
plate located on the side of the dishwasher
door.
So that you always have these numbers at
hand, we recommend you to make a note of
them here:
Mod. : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PNC : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S.N. : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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							The wash results are not satisfactory
The dishes are not
clean• The wrong programme has been selected.
• The dishes are arranged in such a way as to stop water reaching all parts
of a surface. The baskets must not be overloaded.
• The spray arms do not rotate freely due to incorrect arrangement of the
load.
• The filters in the base of the washing compartment are dirty or incorrectly
positioned.
• Too little or no detergent has been used.
• Where there are limescales deposits on the dishes; the salt container is
empty or incorrect level of the water softener has been set.
• The drain hose connection is not correct.
• The salt container cap is not properly closed.
The dishes are wet
and dull• Rinse aid was not used.
• The rinse aid dispenser is empty.
There are streaks,
milky spots or a blu-
ish coating on
glasses and dishes• Decrease rinse aid dosage.
Water drops have
dried onto glasses
and dishes• Increase rinse aid dosage.
• The detergent may be the cause. Contact the detergent manufacturer con-
sumer care line.
If after all these checks, the problem persists,
contact your local Service Force Centre.
Technical data
DimensionsWidth cm59,6
 Height cm85
 Depth cm62
Electrical connection - Voltage -
Overall power - FuseInformation on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate
on the inner edge of the dishwasher door.
Water supply pressureMinimum0,05 MPa (0,5 bar)
 Maximum0,8 MPa (8 bar)
CapacityPlace settings12
Hints for test institutes
Testing in accordance with EN 60704  must
be carried out with appliance fully loaded and
using the test programme (refer to Washing
programmes).
Test in accordance with EN 50242  must be
carried out when the salt container and rinseaid dispenser have been filled with salt and
rinse aid respectively and using the test pro-
gramme (refer to Washing programmes).
Full load: 12 standard place settings
Amount of detergent required:5 g + 25 g (Type B)
Rinse aid settingposition 4 (Type III)
Testing MUST be carried out with:
•NO glass holder,
• NO soft spikes
• NO mini cutlery basket.REMOVE these items from the upper
basket.
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