Electrolux ESF5512LOX 60cm UltimateCare 300 Freestanding Dishwasher User Manual

ESF5512LOX
Dishwasher
User Manual

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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number. The information can be found on the rating plate.
Warning / Caution-Safety information
 General information and tips
 Environmental information
Subject to change without notice.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damage that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference.
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons with very extensive and complex disabilities shall be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised.
• Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised.
• Do not let children play with the appliance.
• Keep detergents away from children.
• Keep children and pets away from the appliance when the door is open.
• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
  1.2 General Safety
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
  – farmhouses; staff kitchen areas in shops, offices, and other working environments;
  – by clients in hotels, motels, bed & breakfast, and other residential type environments.
•  Do not change the specification of this appliance.4 www.electrolux.com
• The operating water pressure (minimum and maximum) must be between 0.5 (0.05) / 8 (0.8) bar (MPa)
• Follow the maximum number of 13 place settings.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Put the cutlery in the cutlery basket with the sharp ends pointing down or put them in the cutlery drawer in a horizontal position with the sharp edges down.
•  Do not leave the appliance with the open door unattended to avoid stepping accidentally onto it.
• Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
• Do not use high-pressure water sprays and/or steam to clean the appliance.
•  If the appliance has ventilation openings in the base, they must not be covered e.g. by a carpet.
•  The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using the new supplied hose sets. Old hose sets must not be reused.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

2.1 Installation
2.2 Electrical connection
WARNING!
Only a qualified person must install this appliance.
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electric shock.

• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
• Follow the installation instructions supplied with the appliance.
• Always take care when moving the appliance as it is heavy. Always use safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Do not install or use the appliance where the temperature is less than 0 °C.
• Install the appliance in a safe and suitable place that meets installation requirements.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the parameters on the rating plate are compatible with the electrical ratings of the mains power supply.
•  Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.
•  Make sure not to cause damage to the mains plug and to the mains cable. Should the mains cable need to be replaced, this must be carried out by our Authorised Service Centre.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation. Make sure that there is access to the mains plug after the installation.
• Do not pull the main cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.
•  This appliance is fitted with a 13 A mains plug. If it is necessary to change the mains plug fuse, use only 13 A ASTA (BS 1362) fuse (UK and Ireland only).
  2.3 Water connection
•  Do not cause damage to the water hoses.
•  Before connection to new pipes, pipes not used for a long time, where repair work has been carried out or new devices fitted (water meters, etc.), let the water flow until it is clean and clear.
• Ensure that there are no visible water leaks during and after the first use of the appliance.
• The water inlet hose has a safety valve and a sheath with an inner mains cable.

WARNING!
Dangerous voltage.

• If the water inlet hose is damaged, immediately close the water tap and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Contact the Authorised Service Centre to replace the water inlet hose.

2.4 Use

• Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in, near or on the appliance.
• Dishwasher detergents are dangerous. Follow the safety instructions on the detergent packaging.
• Do not drink and play with the water in the appliance.
• Do not remove the dishes from the appliance until the program is complete. Some detergent may remain on the dishes.
• Do not sit or stand on the open door of the appliance.
• The appliance can release hot steam if you open the door while a program operates.
  2.5 Service
• To repair the appliance contact the Authorised Service Centre.
• Use original spare parts only.

2.6 Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.
• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.
•  Remove the door catch to prevent children and pets to get closed in the appliance.

 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

CONTROL PANEL

1.  On/off button
2. Programs button
3.  Program indicators
4. Display
5.  Delay button
6.  Start button
7.  Indicators
8.  Options button

4.1 Indicators

 PROGRAMMES

The order of the programs in the table may not reflect their sequence on the control panel.

1.  This program offers the most efficient use of water and energy consumption for crockery and cutlery with normal soil. This is the standard program for test institutes.
2. The appliance senses the degree of soil and the number of items in the baskets. It automatically adjusts the temperature and the quantity of water, the energy consumption, and the program duration.
3.  With this program, you can wash a load with fresh soil. It gives good washing results in a short time.
4.  With this program, you can quickly rinse off food remains from dishes and prevent odors from forming in the appliance. Do not use detergent with this program.

5.1 Consumption values

1) The pressure and the temperature of the water, the variations of the mains supply, the options and the number of dishes can change the values.
5.2 Information for test
institutes 
To receive the necessary information for conducting performance tests (e.g. according to EN60436), send an email
to:
In your request please include the product number code (PNC) found on the rating plate. For any other questions regarding your dishwasher please refer to the service book provided with your appliance.

SETTINGS

6.1 Programme selection mode and user mode
When the appliance is in program selection mode it is possible to set a program and to enter the user mode.
Settings available in the user mode:

• The level of water softener according to the water hardness.
• Activation or deactivation of the rinse aid empty notification.
•  Activation or deactivation of AirDry.

As the appliance stores the saved settings, there is no need to configure it before every cycle.
How to set the program selection mode
The appliance is in program selection mode when the program indicator is ECOon and the display shows the program duration.
After activation, the appliance is in program selection mode by default. If not, set the program selection mode
the following way: Press and hold simultaneously Programs and Options until the appliance is in program selection mode.
How to enter user mode
Make sure the appliance is in program selection mode.
To enter user mode, press and hold simultaneously Delay and Start until the indicators, ECO, AUTO and  flash and the display is blank.
6.2 The water softener
The water softener removes minerals from the water supply, which would have a negative effect on the washing results and on the appliance. The higher the content of these minerals, the harder your water is. Water hardness is measured in equivalent scales.
The water 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. It is important to set the right level of the water softener to assure good washing results.
Softening hard water increases the consumption of water and energy as well as the program duration. The higher the level of water softener, the higher the
consumption and the longer the duration.

Water hardness

1) Factory setting.
2) Do not use salt at this level.
Regardless of the type of detergent used, set the proper water hardness level to keep the salt refill indicator active.
Multi-tabs containing salt are not effective enough to soften hard water.
How to set the water softener level
Make sure the appliance is in user mode.
1. Press Programs.

• The indicatorsAUTO and are off.
•  The indicator ECOstill flashes.
•  The display shows the current setting: e.g. = level 5.

2. Press Programs repeatedly to change the setting.
3. Press the on/off button to confirm the setting.
6.3 The rinse aid empty
notification
The rinse aid helps to dry the dishes without streaks and stains.
The rinse aid is automatically released during the hot rinse phase.
When rinse aid chamber is empty, the rinse aid indicator is turned on notifying to refill the rinse aid. If the drying results are satisfactory while using multi-tablets only, it is possible to deactivate the notification for refilling rinse aid. However, for best drying performance, always use rinse aid.
If standard detergent or multi-tablets without rinse aid are used, activate the notification to keep the rinse aid refill indicator active.
How to deactivate the rinse aid empty notification
Make sure the appliance is in user mode.

1.  Press Options.
   • The indicators ECO and   are off.
   • The indicator AUTO still flashes.
   • The display shows the current setting.
   –   rinse aid empty notification activated.
   – = rinse aid empty notification deactivated.
2.  Press Options to change the setting.
3.  Press on/off to confirm the setting.

6.4 AirDry
AirDry improves the drying results with less energy consumption.

OPTIONS

Desired options must be activated every time before you start a program.
It is not possible to activate or deactivate options while a program is running.
During the drying phase, the door opens automatically and remains ajar.
CAUTION!
Do not try to close the appliance door within 2 minutes after automatic opening. This can cause damage to the appliance.
AirDry is automatically activated with all programs excluding ( if applicable).
To improve the drying performance refer to the XtraDry option or activate AirDry.

CAUTION!
If children have access to the appliance, it is advised to deactivate AirDry as opening the door may pose a danger.
How to deactivate AirDry
Make sure the appliance is in user mode.

1. Press Delay.
   • The indicators ECO and AUTO are off.
   • The indicator still flashes.
   • The display shows the current setting:
   = AirDry activated.
2. Press Delay to change the setting:
   = AirDry deactivated.
3.  Press on/off to confirm the setting.

The Options button toggles between the available options and their possible combinations.
Not all options are compatible with each other. If you select noncompatible options, the appliance automatically deactivates one or more of them. Only the indicators of the still active options are on.
If an option is not applicable to a program, the related indicator is off or it flashes quickly for a few seconds and then goes out.
Activating options can affect the water and energy consumption as well as the program duration.

7.1 HygienePlus
This option provides better hygiene results by keeping the temperature at 70 °C for at least 10 minutes during the last rinsing phase.
How to activate HygienePlus Press Options until the indicator is on.

 BEFORE FIRST USE

1.  Make sure that the current level of the water softener agrees with the hardness of the water supply. If not, adjust the level of the water softener.
2. Fill the salt container.
3.  Fill the rinse aid dispenser.
4. Open the water tap.
5. Start a program to remove any processing residuals that can still be inside the appliance. Do not use detergent and do not put dishes in the baskets.
   After starting the program, the appliance recharges the resin in the water softener for up to 5 minutes. The washing phase starts only after this procedure is complete. The procedure is repeated periodically.

The display shows the updated program duration.
7.2 XtraDry
Activate this option to boost the drying performance. With XtraDry on, the duration of some programs, water consumption, and the last rinse temperature can be affected.
XtraDry is a permanent option for all programs other than ECOand need not be selected at every cycle. In the other programs the setting of XtraDry is permanent and it is
automatically used in the next cycles. This configuration can be changed at any time.
Every timeECO is activated, XtraDry is off and needs to be chosen manually.
How to activate XtraDry
Press Options until the indicator is on. The display shows the updated program duration.
8.1 The salt container
CAUTION!
Use rough salt designed for dishwashers only. Fine salt increases the risk of corrosion.
The salt is used to recharge the resin in the water softener and to assure good washing results in daily use.
 How to fill the salt container

1. Turn the cap of the salt container counterclockwise and remove it.
2. Put 1 litre of water in the salt container (only for the first time).
3.  Fill the salt container with 1 kg of salt (until it is full).
   
4. Carefully shake the funnel by its handle to get the last granules inside.
5.  Remove the salt around the opening of the salt container.
   
6.  Turn the cap of the salt container clockwise to close the salt container.

CAUTION!
Water and salt can come out of the salt container when you fill it. After you fill the salt container, immediately start a program to prevent corrosion.
8.2 How to fill the rinse aid dispenser

CAUTION!
Only use rinse aid specifically designed for dishwashers.

1.  Press the release button (D) to open the lid (C).
2. Pour the rinse aid in the dispenser
   (A) until the liquid reaches the fill level ‘max’.
3. Remove the spilled rinse aid with an absorbent cloth to prevent too much foam.
4. Close the lid. Make sure that the release button locks into position.
   You can turn the selector of the released quantity (B) between position 1 (lowest quantity) and position 4 or 6 (highest quantity).

DAILY USE

1. Open the water tap.
2. Press the on/off button to activate the appliance.
   Make sure that the appliance is in programme selection mode.
   • If the salt indicator is on, fill the salt container.
   • If the rinse aid indicator is on, fill the rinse aid dispenser.
3. Load the baskets.
4. Add the detergent.
5. Set and start the correct programme for the type of load and the degree of soil.

9.1 Using the detergent

1.  Press the release button (B) to open the lid (C).
2. Put the detergent, in powder or tablets, in the compartment (A).
3. If the program has a prewash phase, put a small quantity of detergent in the compartment (D).
4.  Close the lid. Make sure that the release button locks into position.

9.2 Setting and starting a program
The Auto-Off function
This function decreases energy consumption by deactivating automatically the appliance when it is not operating.
The function comes into operation:

• 5 minutes after the completion of the program.
• After 5 minutes if the program has not started.

Starting a program

1.  Press the on/off button to activate the appliance. Make sure that the appliance is in programme selection mode.
2. Close the appliance door.
3. Press Programs again and again until the indicator of the program you want to select comes on. The display shows the program duration.
4. Set the applicable options.
5.  Press Start to start the program.
   • The washing phase indicator comes on .
   • The program duration stats to decrease with steps of 1 minute.

Starting a program with delay start

1.  Set a programme.
2. Press Delay again and again until the display shows the delay time you want to set (from 1 to 24 hours).
   The indicator of the selected programme flashes.
3.  Press Start.
4.  Close the appliance door to start the countdown.
   When the countdown is completed, the program starts and the washing phase indicator comes on.

Opening the door while the appliance operates
Opening the door while a programme is running stops the appliance. It may affect the energy consumption and the program duration. After closing the door, the appliance continues from the point of interruption.
If the door is opened for more than 30 seconds during the drying phase, the running program ends. It does not happen if the door is opened by AirDry function.
Do not try to close the appliance door within 2 minutes after AirDry automatically opens it, as this may cause damage to the appliance. If, afterwards, the door is closed for another 3 minutes, the running program ends.
Cancelling the delay start while the countdown operates
When you cancel the delay start you have to set the programme and options again.

HINTS AND TIPS

10.1 General
Follow the hints below to ensure optimal cleaning and drying results in daily use and to help you protect the environment.

• Remove larger residues of food from the dishes into the waste bin.
• Do not pre-rinse dishes by hand. When needed, select a programme with a prewash phase.
• Always use the whole space of the baskets.
•  Make sure that items in the baskets do not touch or cover each other.  Only then can the water completely each and wash the dishes.  Press and hold simultaneously Programs and Options until the appliance is in programme selection mode.

Canceling the program
Press and hold simultaneously Programs and Options until the appliance is in program selection mode. Make sure that there is detergent in the detergent dispenser before you start a new program.
End of the program
When the program is completed the display shows 0:00. The phase indicators are off.
All buttons are inactive except for the on/off button.

1. Press the on/off button or wait for the
   Auto-Off function to automatically deactivate the appliance.
   If you open the door before the activation of Auto Off, the appliance is automatically deactivated.
2. Close the water tap.

• You can use dishwasher detergent, rinse aid and salt separately or you can use the multi-tablets (e.g. ”All in 1”). Follow the instructions on the packaging.
• Select a program according to the type of load and the degree of soil. offersECO the most efficient use of water and energy consumption.
  10.2 Using salt, rinse aid, and detergent
•  Only use salt, rinse aid, and detergent for the dishwasher. Other products can cause damage to the appliance.
•  In areas with hard and very hard water we recommend using plain dishwasher detergent (powder, gel, tablets containing no additional agents), rinse aid and salt separately for optimal cleaning and drying results.
• At least once a month run the appliance with the use of appliance cleaner which is particularly suitable for this purpose.
• Detergent tablets do not fully dissolve with short programs. To prevent detergent residues on the tableware, we recommend that you use the tablets with long programs.
• Do not use more than the correct quantity of detergent. Refer to the instructions on the detergent packaging.

10.3 What to do if you want to stop using multi-tablets
Before you start to use separate detergent, salt and rinse aid do the following procedure.

1. Set the highest level of the water softener.
2.  Make sure that the salt and rinse aid containers are full.
3. Start the shortest programme with a rinsing phase. Do not add detergent and do not load the baskets.
4. When the program is completed, adjust the water softener according to the water hardness in your area.
5. Adjust the released quantity of rinse aid.
6. Activate the rinse aid empty notification.

10.4 Loading the baskets

• Use the appliance to wash dishwasher-safe items only.
• Do not wash in the appliance items made of wood, horn, aluminum, pewter and copper.
• Do not wash in the appliance items that can absorb water (sponges, household cloths).
• Remove large food residues from dishes.
• Soak cookware with burnt-on food before washing it in the appliance.
•  Put hollow items (cups, glasses and pans) with the opening facing downwards.
• Make sure that glasses do not touch each other.
• Put light items in the upper basket.  Make sure that the items do not move freely.
• Put cutlery and small items in the cutlery basket.
•  Make sure that the spray arms can move freely before you start a programme.

10.5 Before starting a program
Before you start the selected programme, make sure that:

•  The filters are clean and correctly installed.
• The cap of the salt container is tight.
• The spray arms are not clogged.
• There is enough salt and rinse aid (unless you use multi-tablets).
• The arrangement of the items in the baskets is correct.
•  The program is suitable to the type of load and the degree of soil.
• The correct quantity of detergent is used.

10.6 Unloading the baskets

1. Let the tableware cool down before you remove it from the appliance. Hot items can be easily damaged.
2.  First, remove items from the lower basket, then from the upper basket.
   After the programme is completed, water can still remain on the inside surfaces of the appliance.

CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING!
Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the main socket.
Dirty filters and clogged spray arms decrease the washing results. Make a check regularly and, if necessary, clean them.
11.1 Cleaning the filters
The filter system is made of 3 parts.

1. Turn the filter (B) counterclockwise and remove it.
   
2. Remove the filter (C) out of filter (B).
   
3. Remove the flat filter (A).
4. Wash the filters.
   
5. Make sure that there are no residues of food or soil in or around the edge of the sump.
6. Put back in place the flat filter (A). Make sure that it is correctly positioned under the 2 guides.
   
7. Reassemble the filters (B) and (C).
8. Put back the filter (B) in the flat filter (A). Turn it clockwise until it locks.

CAUTION!
An incorrect position of the filters can cause bad washing results and damage to the appliance.
11.2 Cleaning the spray arms
Do not remove the spray arms. If the holes in the spray arms are clogged, remove remaining parts of soil with a thin pointed object.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If the appliance does not start or it stops during operation, first check if you can solve the problem by yourself with the help of the information in the table or contact an Authorised Service Centre.
WARNING !
Repairs not properly done may result in serious risks to the safety of the user. Any repairs must be performed by qualified personnel.
11.3 External cleaning

•  Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth.
•  Only use neutral detergents.
•  Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads or solvents.
  11.4 Internal cleaning
•  Carefully clean the appliance, including the rubber gasket of the door, with a soft damp cloth.
•  If you regularly use short-duration programs, these can leave deposits of grease and limescale inside the appliance. To prevent this, we recommend running long-duration
  programs at least 2 times per month.
• To maintain the performance of your appliance at its best, we recommend using a specific cleaning product for dishwashers. Follow carefully the instructions on the
  packaging of the product.

With some problems, the display shows an alarm code. The majority of problems that can occur can be solved without the need to contact an Authorised Service Centre.

Refer to “Before first use”, “Daily use”, or “Hints and tips” for other possible causes. Once you have checked the appliance, deactivate and activate the appliance. If the problem occurs again, contact an authorized Service Centre.
For alarm codes not described in the table, contact an Authorised Service Centre.
 12.1 The washing and drying results are not satisfactory

Refer to “Before first use”,
“Daily use” or “Hints and tips” for other possible causes.

PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET

 ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION.

1) Refer to the rating plate for other values.
2) If the hot water comes from an alternative source of energy (e.g. solar panels), use the hot water supply to decrease energy consumption.
15. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

Recycle materials with the symbol
. Put the packaging in relevant containers to recycle it. Help protect the environment and human health by recycling waste of electrical and electronic appliances. Do not dispose of appliances marked with the symbol with the household waste. Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office.