Electrolux Esf 45010 User Manual

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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).
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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.
*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 
*
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The water softener must be set in
both ways: manually, using the water
hardness dial and electronically, using
some of the programme 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.
Setting electronically
The dishwasher is factory set at
level 5. 
1. Press the On/Off button. The
dishwasher must be in setting
mode.
2. Press simultaneously and keep
pressed buttons 2 and 3, until the
lights of buttons 1, 2 and 3 start
flashing.3. Press button 1, the lights of
buttons 2 and 3 turn off while the
light of the button 1 goes on
flashing, at the same time the end
of programmeindicator light
starts to flash.
The current level is indicated by
the number of flashes of the end
of programmeindicator light.
Examples:
5 flashes, pause, 5 flashes, pause,
etc... = level 5
6 flashes, pause, 6 flashes, pause,
etc... = level 6
4. To change the level, press function
button 1. Each time the button is
pressed the level changes. (For
the selection of the new level see
the chart).
Examples:
if the current level is 5, by pressing
function button 1 once, level 6 is
selected.
if the current level is 10, by
pressing function button 1 once,
level 1 is selected.
5. To memorise the operation, switch
off the dishwasher by pressing the
On/Off button.
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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 indicator light on the
control panel can remain
illuminated 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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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- 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. 
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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.
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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.
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							To make easier the loading of the
cutlery basket we advise you to lower
the cutlery basket’s handle (fig.2).
For best results we recommend you
to use the cutlery grid. 
If the size and dimensions of the cutlery
do not allow the use of the grid, it can
be easily hidden (fig. 3).
fig. 2
fig. 3
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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
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The upper basket 
The upper basket is designed for
plates (dessert plates, saucers, dinner
plates of up to 24 cm in diameter),
salad bowls, cups and glasses. 
Arrange items on and underneath the
cup racks so that water can reach all
surfaces.
Glasses with long stems can be
placed upside down in the cup racks.
For taller items, the cup racks can be
folded upwards.
Before closing the door, ensure that
the spray arms can rotate freely. 
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Adjusting the height of the upper basket 
If washing very large plates you can load them in the lower basket after moving
the upper basket to the higher position. 
Maximum height of the dishes in:
the upper
basket
20 cm 31 cmthe lower
basket
With upper basket raised
24 cm 27 cm With upper basket lowered
Never lift or lower the basket on
one side only
When the basket is in the higher
position you will not be able to use
the cup racks.
After loading your machine always
close the door, as an open door can
be a hazard.
To move to the higher position
proceed as follows:
1. Pull out the basket until it stops. 
2. Carefully lift both sides upwards
until the mechanism is engaged
and the basket is stable. 
To lower the basket to the original
position proceed as follows:
1. Pull out the basket until it stops. 
2. Carefully lift both sides upwards
and then allow the mechanism to
drop back down slowly, keeping
hold of it. 
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