Electrolux Esl 68040 User Manual

							display electrolux  11
Display
Symbols:
indicate the various options
Washing phases:during the progress of the
programme these little bars indicate the phase
of the washing programme: prewash - main
wash - rinses - drying
In this row several details are displayed:
-Setting mode:guide to the selection of the washing 
programme - duration time of the programme, options (when 
together with the washing programme one or more options 
are set, the update of the programme duration will occur 
automatically).
-Once the programme has startedindicates the sequence 
of the running phase and the running time of the programme 
in progress.
The symbols have the following meaning:
Delay start: fixed in setting mode; flashing when countdown in progress
3 in 1: is illuminated when the function for the use of the “3 in 1” combi
detergents is active.
Sound volume: exclusion of the volume for audible signals.
117991 41/0en  20-12-2006  14:37  Pagina 11
 
						

							12electroluxfirst use
Before using your dishwasher for the
first time:
Ensure that the electrical and
water connections comply with the
installation instructions
Remove all packaging from inside
the appliance
Set the water softener
Pour 1 litre of water inside the salt
container and then fill with
dishwasher salt
Fill the rinse aid dispenser
If you want to use combi detergent
tablets such as: 3 in 1, 4 in 1,
5 in 1 etc... set the 3 in 1 function
(see 3 in 1 function).
First use
Set the water softener
The dishwasher is equipped with a
water softener designed to remove
minerals and salts from the water
supply, which would have a
detrimental or adverse effect on the
operation of the appliance.
The higher the content of these
minerals and salts, the harder your
water is.
Water hardness is measured in
equivalent scales, German degrees
(°dH), French degrees (°TH) and
mmol/l (millimol per litre - international
unit for the hardness of water).
The softener should be adjusted
according to the hardness of the
water in your area. Your local Water
Authority can advise you on the
hardness of the water in your area.
The water softener must be set in
both ways: manually, using the water
hardness dial and electronically, using
one of the «up and down»scrolling
buttons on the control panel
Setting manually
The dishwasher is factory set at
position 2.
1. Open the dishwasher door.
2. Remove the lower basket from the
dishwasher.
3. Turn the water hardness dial to
position 1 or 2 (see table).
4. Replace the lower basket.
117991 41/0en  20-12-2006  14:37  Pagina 12
 
						

							first use electrolux  13
*no salt is necessary
Water hardness
°dH °TH mmol/l manually electronicallyAdjusting the water
hardness settingUse of
salt
51 - 70 91 - 125 9.0 - 12.5 2 level 10 yes
43 - 50 76 - 90 7.6 - 8.9 2 level 9 yes
37 - 42 65 - 75 6.5 - 7.5 2 level 8 yes
29 - 36 51 - 64 5.1 - 6.4 2 level 7 yes
23 - 28 40 - 50 4.0 - 5.0 2 level 6 yes
19 - 22 33 - 39 3.3 - 3.9 2 level 5 yes
15 - 18 26 - 32 2.6 - 3.2 1 level 4 yes
11 - 14 19 - 25 1.9 - 2.5 1 level 3 yes
4 - 10 7 - 18 0.7 - 1.8 1 level 2 yes
< 4 < 7 < 0.7 1 level 1 no 
*
Setting electronically
The dishwasher is factory set at level
5. 
Option menu Settings Water
hardness
With the help of the below chart, set
the level of the water softener
according to the hardness of the
water in your area.
117991 41/0en  20-12-2006  14:37  Pagina 13
 
						

							14electroluxfirst use
Filling with dishwasher salt
Only use salt specifically designed for
use in dishwashers.
All other types of salt not specifically
designed for use in a dishwasher,
especially table salt, will damage the
water softener.
Only fill with salt just before starting
one of the complete washing
programmes. 
This will prevent any grains of salt or
salty water, which may have been
spilt, remaining on the bottom of the
machine for any period of time, which
may cause corrosion.
To fill:
1. Open the door, remove the lower
basket and unscrew the cap of the
salt container by turning it
anticlockwise.
2. Pour 1 litre of water inside the
container (this is necessary only
before filling with salt for the
first time).
3. Using the funnel provided, pour in
the salt until the container is full.
4. Replace the cap making sure that
there is no trace of salt on the
screw thread or on the gasket.
5. Replace the cap tightly turning it
clockwise until it stops with a click.
Do not worry if water overflows from
the unit when filling with salt, this is
quite normal.
The salt container will require topping
up periodically. 
You are reminded of this by a
displayed message: REFILL SALT.
This occurs only at the start and at
the end of the washing programme;
during the running of the programme
the indication for salt refilling is not
active.
The refilling salt message can
remain visible for 2-6 hours after
the salt has been replenished,
assuming the dishwasher remains
switched on. If you are using salts
that take longer to dissolve then
this can take longer. The function
of the machine is not affected.
117991 41/0en  20-12-2006  14:37  Pagina 14
 
						

							first use electrolux  15
Filling with rinse aid
Rinse aid ensures thorough rinsing,
and spot and streak free drying. 
Rinse aid is automatically added
during the last rinse.
1. Open the container by pressing
the release button (A). 
2. Add the rinse aid in the container.
The maximum level for filling is
indicated by max. 
The dispenser holds about 110 ml of
rinse aid, which is sufficient for
between 16 and 40 dishwashing
cycles, depending upon the dosage
setting. According to the finish and drying
results obtained, adjust the dose of
rinse aid by means of the 6 position
selector (position 1 minimum dosage,
position 6 maximum dosage). 
The dose is factory set in position 4.
Increase the dose if there are drops of
water or lime spots on the dishes after
washing.
Reduce it if there are sticky whitish
streaks on the dishes or a bluish film
on glassware or knife blades.
3. Ensure that the lid is closed after
every refill.
The rinse aid container will require
topping up periodically. 
You are reminded of this by a
displayed message: REFILL RINSE
AID.
This occurs only at the start and at
the end of the washing programme;
during the running of the programme
the indication for rinse aid refilling is
not active.
117991 41/0en  20-12-2006  14:37  Pagina 15
 
						

							16electroluxfirst use
Clean up any rinse aid spilt during
filling with an absorbent cloth to
avoid excess foaming during the
next wash. 
Only use branded rinse aid for
dishwashers. 
Never fill the rinse aid dispenser
with any other substances (e.g.
dishwasher cleaning agent, liquid
detergent). This would damage the
appliance.
117991 41/0en  20-12-2006  14:37  Pagina 16
 
						

							daily use electrolux  17
Check if it’s necessary to refill with
dishwasher salt or rinse aid
Load cutlery and dishes into the
dishwasher.
Fill with dishwasher detergent .
Select a wash programme suitable
for the cutlery and dishes.
Start the wash programme.
Loading cutlery and dishes
Sponges, household cloths and any
object that can absorb water may not
be washed in the dishwasher.
Before loading the dishes, you
should:
- Remove all left over food and 
debris.
- Soften remnants of burnt food in 
pans
When loading the dishes and
cutlery, please note:
- Dishes and cutlery must not 
impede the rotation of the spray 
arms .
- Load hollow items such as cups, 
glasses, pans, etc. with the 
opening downwards so that water
cannot collect in the container or 
a deep base.
- Dishes and items of cutlery must 
not lie inside one another, or 
cover each other.
- To avoid damage to glasses, they 
must not touch.
Daily use
- Lay small objects in the cutlery 
basket.
Plastic items and pans with non
stick coatings have a tendency to
retain water drops; these items will
not dry as well as porcelain and
steel items.
Light items (plastic bowls etc.)
must be loaded in the upper
basket and arranged so they do
not move. 
117991 41/0en  20-12-2006  14:37  Pagina 17
 
						

							18electroluxdaily use
For washing in the dishwasher the following cutlery and dishes
are not suitable: - Cutlery with wooden, horn, china or
mother-of-pearls handles.
- Plastic items that are not heat resistant.
- Older cutlery with glued parts that are not
temperature resistant.
- Bonded cutlery items or dishes.
- Pewter or copper items.
- Lead crystal glass.
- Steel items prone to rusting.
- Wooden platters.
- Items made from synthetics fibres.
are of limited suitability:
- Only wash stoneware in the dishwasher if
it is specially marked as being
dishwasher-safe by the manufacturer.
- Glazed patterns may fade if machine
washed frequently.
- Silver and aluminium parts have a
tendency to discolour during washing:
Residues, e.g. egg white, egg yolk and
mustard often cause discolouring and
staining on silver. Therefore always clean
left-overs from silver immediately, if it is
not to be washed straight after use.
117991 41/0en  20-12-2006  14:37  Pagina 18
 
						

							daily use electrolux  19
Open the door and slide out the
baskets to load the dishes.
The lower basket
The lower basket is designed to take
saucepans, lids, plates, salad bowls,
cutlery etc.
Serving dishes and large lids should
be arranged around the edge of the
basket, ensuring that the spray arms
can turn freely.The two rows of prongs on the lower
basket can be easily lowered to allow
you to load pots, pans and bowls.
117991 41/0en  20-12-2006  14:37  Pagina 19
 
						

							20electroluxdaily use
To make loading of the cutlery basket
easier, lower the cutlery basket
handle (fig.2).
For best results we recommend you
to use the cutlery grids. 
If the size and dimensions of the cutlery
do not allow the use of the grids, they
can be easily hidden (fig. 3).The cutlery basket
Long bladed knives stored in an
upright position are a potential
hazard.
Long and/or sharp items of cutlery
such as carving knives must be
positioned horizontally in the upper
basket.
Take care when loading or
unloading sharp items such as
knives.
Forks and spoons should be placed in
the removable cutlery basket with the
handles facing downwards and the
knives with their handles facing
upwards (fig.1). 
If the handles protrude from the
bottom of the basket, obstructing the
lower spray arm, load the cutlery with
the handles facing upwards.
Mix spoons with other cutlery to
prevent them from sticking together.
fig. 1
fig. 2
fig. 3
117991 41/0en  20-12-2006  14:37  Pagina 20