Operating Instructions

...there are problems operating the dishwasher.

Symptom

Possible Cause

Solution

 

The dishwasher door has not

Shut the door.

 

been closed properly.

 

 

 

Mains plug is not

Insert mains plug.

The programme does

plugged in.

 

 

 

not start.

House fuse is faulty.

Replace fuse.

 

 

For dishwasher models with

If dishes are to be washed

 

delay start timer:

immediately cancel delay

 

Delay start has been selected.

start timer.

 

 

 

 

The washing compartment is

Only wash cutlery and dishes

 

made of anticorrosive stain-

that are suitable for dish-

 

less steel. Rust spots in the

washer use.

 

washing compartment are

 

Spots of rust are visible

from particles from outside

 

in the washing com-

the appliance (rust particles

 

partment.

from the water pipe, from

Close the salt dispenser lid

 

pans, cutlery, etc.). Remove

 

securely.

 

such spots with a commer-

 

 

 

cially available stainless steel

 

 

cleaner.

 

There is a whistling

The whistling is not a cause

Use a different brand of

noise during washing.

for concern.

detergent.

 

 

 

...the wash results are unsatisfactory.

The dishes are still dirty.

The wrong wash programme was selected.

The dishes were arranged in such a way as to stop the water reaching all parts of the surface. The dish racks must not be overloaded.

The filters in the base of the washing compartment are dirty or incor- rectly positioned.

Too little or no detergent was used.

Where there are limescale deposits on the dishes: the special salt con- tainer is empty or the water softener is incorrectly adjusted.

The drain hose is connected wrongly.

The dishes are wet and dull.

Rinse aid was not used.

The rinse aid container is empty.

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Electrolux 40660 i There are problems operating the dishwasher, Wash results are unsatisfactory, Dishes are still dirty