AEG 40740 Setting the water softener, Setting manually, Setting electronically

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Operating Instructions

1)(°d) German degree, measure of the hardness of water

2)[mmol/l] millimol per litre, international unit for the hardness of water

3)On this setting the length of the wash programme may be slightly longer. *) factory setting

Setting the water softener

Using the table as a guide, adjust the water softener to that which cor- responds to the hardness of the water in your area:

0The dishwasher must be switched off.

Setting manually:

1.Open the dishwasher door.

2. Remove the lower basket from the dishwasher.

3. Turn the hardness range switch to 0 or 1 (see table).

4.Replace the lower basket.

 

Setting electronically:

 

1. Press the ON/OFF button.

 

The ON/OFF button’s LED will illuminate.

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If other indicators are also illuminated, this means that a wash pro-

 

gramme has been started. The wash programme must be cancelled

(RESET):

Press function buttons 2 and 3 simultaneously for approx. 2 seconds. All other indicators will go out.

2.Press function buttons 2 and 3 simultaneously and keep them pressed.

The LED indicators for function buttons 1 to 3 will flash.

3.Press function button 1.

The LED indicator for function button 1 will flash.

The LED indicator for the end of the wash programme will flash simul- taneously:

–The number of times that the LED indicator for the end of the wash programme flashes corresponds to the hardness setting.

–This sequence of flashes is repeated many times, with a 3 second pause in between.

4.Pressing function button 1 increases the hardness setting by 1. (Exception: hardness setting 1 follows hardness setting 10).

5.When the hardness setting is correct, press the ON/OFF button. The hardness setting is now saved.

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Contents Favorit Pass them on to any subsequent owner of the appliance Tips on using the applianceDear customer Please read these user instructions carefullyContents Installation and Connection Instructions General Safety Safety InstructionsInstallation, Connection and Placing into Operation Child SafetyCorrect Use Disposal of Old Appliances DisposalEconomical and Ecological Dishwashing Disposing of the Packaging MaterialAppliance Features and Control Panel Ning Control panelPanel Prior to using for the first timeWater softener TabletsPress the ON/OFF button Setting the water softenerSetting manually Setting electronicallyWater can be softened in one of two ways Manual Electronic Number Addition of special salt SettingSpecial salt for the water softener Use special salt or salt substituteAdding special salt Not have to be deactivated see 3 in 1 function Rinse aidActivating/deactivating the inflow of rinse aid Rinse aid can be added in one of two waysFully open the rinse aid compartment lid Display will indicate the current settingAdding rinse aid Adjusting Rinse Aid Dosing For washing in the dishwasher the following cutlery/dishes Daily UseLoading Cutlery and Dishes Not be washed in the dishwasherLoading Cutlery Two right-hand plate inserts Loading Pans, Frying Pans Large PlatesFolded over to the left To ease the loading of large itemsBaskets can be folded across one another Folded across one anotherAcross one another Two rear plate inserts in the lowerLoading Cups, Glasses Coffee Services Raising the Upper Basket Adjusting the Height of the Upper BasketLowering the Upper Basket Fill with detergent Filling with DetergentUse of 3 in 1/ Combi Detergent Tablets General AdviceSpecial Advice Detergent tablets Concentrated DetergentSelecting the Wash Programme Programme Table Anti-flood system Starting a wash programmeGramme Has started, please read the section What to do ifChanging the start delay Setting or changing the start delayCancelling the wash programme Reset Setting the start delayImmediately after the end of the programme Switching Off the DishwasherLoad Sensing Sensor Logic Emptying the DishwasherCleaning the Filter Care and CleaningStances Following sequence Error messages are displayedWhat to do, if Malfunction Possible cause RemedyCentre ContinueWrong wash programme was selected There are problems with the operation of the dish- washerWash results are not satisfactory Dishes are still dirtyLower rinse aid dosing Technical DataDishes are wet and dull Rinse aid was not used Rinse aid container is emptyLower basket with cutlery basket Sample loading arrangementsUpper basket Free-Standing Appliances Installing the DishwasherSee enclosed installation instructions Built-Under DishwasherWork surface must be re-mounted Plinth on free-standing appliances is not adjustableConnect the inlet hose Connecting the DishwasherWater Connection Permitted water pressurePlease take care when installing the water inlet hose Water inlet hose with safety valveWater drain Appliance is automatically pumped out Leak Prevention SystemChanging a fuse Electrical ConnectionConnections Exclusions Standard guarantee conditionsEuropean Guarantee Page Calls may be recorded for training purposes 08705 929Customer Care AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 90327 Nürnberg Copyright by AEG

40740 specifications

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