Electrolux Esl 68040 User Manual

care and cleaningelectrolux  31
NEVER try to remove the spray
arms.
If residues of soil have clogged the
holes in the spray arms, remove them
with a cocktail stick.
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...

32electroluxsomething not working
The dishwasher will not start or stops during operation. 
Certain problems are due to the lack of simple maintenance or oversights,
which can be solved with the help of the indications described in the chart,
without calling out an engineer.
Open the door and carry out the following suggested corrective actions.
Something not working
Remember to switch off the appliance before carrying out any corrective action.
Displayed message and
malfunctionPossible cause and...

something not working electrolux  33
Malfunction Possible cause and solution
The programme does not startThe dishwasher’s door has not been
properly closed. (Message PLEASE
CLOSE DOORdisplayed)
Close the door.
The main plug is not plugged in.
Insert the main plug.
Delay start has been set.
If dishes are to be washed immediately,
cancel the delay start.
The fuse has blown out in the household
fuse box.
Replace the fuse.
Once these checks have been carried
out; switch on the appliance and close
the...

34electroluxsomething not working
If after all these checks, the problem
persists, contact your local Service
Force Centre.The wash results are not satisfactory
The dishes are not cleanThe wrong washing programme has been selected.
The dishes are arranged in such a way as to stop water
reaching all parts of the 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...

technical data electrolux  35
Technical data
Dimensions Width 59.6 cm
81.8 - 87.8 cm
55.5 cm Height
Depth
Water supply pressure Minimum 0.05 MPa
0.8 MPa Maximum
Capacity12 place settings
Max. weight45 kg
Noise level43 dB (A)
Electrical connection
Voltage - Overall power -
FuseInformation on the electrical connection is given
on the rating plate on the inner edge of the
dishwasher’s door
Subject to change without notice
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36electroluxtechnical data
The consumption values are intended
as a guide and depends on the
pressure and the temperature of the
water and also by the variations of the
power supply and the amount of
dishes.
Consumption values
Programme
duration 
(in minutes)Programme Energy
consumption 
(in kWh)Water
consumption 
(in litres)
*70° Intensive1.8 - 2.023 - 25
*Automatic1.1 - 1.512 - 23
*60° Quick0.99
*Plate Warmer0.84
*55° Quick 1.0 - 1.2 11 - 12
*
Energy
(Test programme
for test institutes)1.0514
*45°...

hints for test instituteselectrolux  37
Hints for test institutes
Testing in accordance with EN 60704
must be carried out with appliance
fully loaded and using the test
programme (see Consumption
values).Test in accordance with EN 50242
must be carried out when the salt
container and rinse aid dispenser
have been filled with salt and rinse aid
respectively and using the test
programme (see Consumption
values).
Full load: 12 standard place settings
Amount of detergent required:5 g + 25 g (Type B)
Rinse...

38electroluxinstallation
Any electrical and/or plumbing
work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by
a qualified electrician and/or
plumber or competent person.
Remove all packaging before
positioning the machine.
If possible, position the machine next
to a water tap and a drain.
This dishwasher is designed to be
fitted under a kitchen counter or
worksurface.
Attention! Carefully follow the
instructions on the enclosed template
for building in the dishwasher and
fitting the furniture...

installation electrolux  39
This appliance has been fitted with
safety features which will prevent the
water used in the appliance from
returning back into the drinking water
system. This appliance complies with
the applicable plumbing regulations.
(Attention! NOT all models of
dishwashers have fill and drain hoses
provided with locknut. In this case,
this kind of facility is not possible).
If the machine is connected to new
pipes or pipes which have not been
used for a long time, you should run
the...

40electroluxinstallation
Water outlet hose connection
The end of the drain hose can be
connected in the following ways: 
1. To the sink outlet spigot, securing
it to the underside of the work
surface. This will prevent waste
water from the sink running into
the machine. 
2. To a stand pipe provided with vent-
hole, minimum internal diameter 4
cm. 
The waste connection must be at a
maximum height of 60 cm from the
bottom of the dishwasher. 
The drain hose can face either to the
right or left of the...