AEG FSB42607Z Integrated Dishwasher

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1 Upper spray arm

2 Lower spray arm

3 Filters

4 Rating plate

5 Salt container

6 Air vent

7 Rinse aid dispenser

8 Detergent dispenser

9 Cutlery basket

10 Lower basket

11 Upper basket

CONTROL PANEL

1 On/Off button

2 Delay Start button

3 Indicators

4 MY TIME selection bar

5 ExtraPower button

6 AUTO Sense button

Indicators

Indicator	Description
	The ECO programme indicator. It indicates the most environmentally friendly programme selection for a normally soiled load. Refer to "Programme selection".
	Rinse aid indicator. It is on when the rinse aid dispenser needs refilling. Refer to "Before first use".
	Salt indicator. It is on when the salt container needs refilling. Refer to "Before first use".
	Machine Care indicator. It is on when the appliance needs internal cleaning with the Machine Care programme. Refer to "Care and cleaning".
	Drying phase indicator. It is on when a programme with the drying phase is selected. It flashes when the drying phase operates. Refer to "Programme selection".

PROGRAMME SELECTION

MY TIME

Using MY TIME selection bar, you can select a suitable wash cycle based on programme duration, ranging from 30 minutes to four hours.

A. Quick is the shortest programme suitable for washing a load with fresh and light soil.

B. 1h 30min is a programme suitable for washing and drying normally soiled items.

C. ECO is the longest programme (4h) offering the most efficient use of energy and water consumption for crockery and cutlery with normal soil. This is the standard programme for test institutes.

ExtraPower

ExtraPower improves the washing results of the selected programme. The option increases the wash temperature and duration.

The ExtraPower option is applicable to the following programmes: Quick, 1h min and ECO.

AUTO Sense

The AUTO Sense program automatically adjusts the wash cycle to the type of load.

The appliance senses the degree of soil and the amount of dishes in the baskets. It adjusts the temperature and quantity of water as well as the wash duration.

Programmes overview

Consumption values

1) The pressure and the temperature of the water, the variations of the mains supply, the options and the quantity of dishes can change the values.

BASIC SETTINGS

You can configure the appliance by changing basic settings according to your needs.

1) For more details, refer to the information provided in this chapter.

You can change the basic settings in setting mode.

When the appliance is in setting mode, the indicators on the control panel represent available settings. For each setting, a dedicated indicator flashes:

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 programme 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.

The rinse aid empty notification

The rinse aid helps to dry the dishes without streaks and stains. It is automatically released during the hot rinse phase.

When the rinse aid chamber is empty, the rinse aid indicator is turned on notifying to refill rinse aid. If the drying results are satisfactory while using multitablets 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.

End sound

You can activate an acoustic signal that sounds when the programme is completed.

Acoustic signals sound also when a malfunction of the appliance occurs. It is not possible to deactivate these signals.

AirDry

AirDry improves the drying results. The appliance door opens automatically during the drying phase and remains ajar.

AirDry is automatically activated with all programmes.

CAUTION!

Do not try to close the appliance door within 2 minutes after automatic opening. This can cause damage to the appliance.

CAUTION!

If children have access to the appliance, we advise to deactivate AirDry. The automatic opening of the door may pose a danger.

Key tones

The buttons on the control panel make a click sound when you press them. You can deactivate this sound.

Setting mode

How to enter setting mode

You can enter setting mode before starting a programme. You cannot enter setting mode while the programme is running.

To enter setting mode, press and hold simultaneously Quick and for about 3 seconds.

• The light related to and the indicator flash.
• The indicators , , and are on.
• The lights related to MY TIME selection bar are on.

How to navigate in setting mode

You can navigate in setting mode using MY TIME selection bar.

A. Previous button

B. OK button

C. Next button

Use Previous and Next to switch between the basic settings and to change their value.

Use OK to enter the selected setting and to confirm changing its value.

How to change a setting

Make sure the appliance is in setting mode.

1. Press Previous or Next until the indicator dedicated to the desired setting flashes.

The light related to indicates the current setting value:

• For the settings with two values on and off), the light is either on the setting is on) or off (= the setting is off).
• For the settings with multiple values (levels), the light flashes. The number of flashes indicates the current setting value (e.g. 5 flashes + pause + 5 flashes... = level 5).

2. Press OK to enter the setting.

• The indicator related to the setting is on.
• The other indicators are off.
• The light related to indicates the current setting value.

3. Press Previous or Next to change the value.

4. Press OK to confirm the setting.

• The new setting is saved.
• The appliance returns to the setting selection.

5. Press and hold simultaneously Quick and for about 3 seconds to exit setting mode.

The appliance returns to the programme selection. The saved settings remain valid until you change them again.

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 the programme Quick to remove any residuals from the manufacturing process. Do not use detergent and do not put dishes in the baskets.

After starting the programme, 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 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 programme to prevent corrosion.

How to fill the rinse aid dispenser

CAUTION! Only use rinse aid specifically designed for dishwashers.

DAILY USE

1. Open the water tap.
2. Press and hold until the appliance is activated.
3. Fill the salt container if it is empty.
4. Fill the rinse aid dispenser if it is empty.
5. Load the baskets.
6. Add the detergent.
7. Select and start a programme.
8. Close the water tap when the programme is complete.

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 programme has a prewash phase, put a small quantity of detergent on the inner part of the appliance door.
4. Close the lid. Make sure that the release button locks into position.

How to select and start a programme using MY TIME selection bar

1. Press the button dedicated to the programme you want to select. The light related to the button is on.
2. Activate ExtraPower if desired.
3. Close the appliance door to start the programme.

How to activate ExtraPower

1. Select a programme using MY TIME selection bar.
2. Press .The light related to the button is on.

ExtraPower is not a permanent option and must be activated every time before you start a programme.

It is not possible to activate or deactivate ExtraPower while a programme is running.

Activating ExtraPower increases the water and energy consumption as well as the programme duration.

How to start the AUTO Sense program

1. Press . The light related to the button is on.

MY TIME and ExtraPower are not applicable to this program.

2. Close the appliance door to start the program. The appliance senses the type of load and adjusts a suitable wash cycle and its duration.

How to delay the start of a programme

You can delay the start of the selected programme by 3 hours.

1. Select a programme.
2. Press . The light related to the button is on.
3. Close the appliance door to start the countdown.

During the countdown, it is not possible to change the programme selection.

When the countdown is complete, the programme starts.

How to cancel the delay start while the countdown operates

Press and hold for about 3 seconds.

The appliance returns to the programme selection.

If you cancel the delay start, you have to select the programme again.

How to cancel a running programme

Press and hold for about 3 seconds. The appliance returns to the programme selection.

Make sure that there is detergent in the detergent dispenser before you start a new programme.

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 programme 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 programme ends. It does not happen if the door is opened by AirDry function.

The Auto Off function

This function saves energy by switching the appliance off when it is not operating.

The function comes into operation automatically:

• When the programme is completed.
• After 5 minutes if a programme was not started.

End of the programme

When the programme is complete, the Auto Off function switches the appliance off automatically.

All buttons are inactive except for the on/off button.

HINTS AND TIPS

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 reach and wash the dishes.
• 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 programme according to the type of load and the degree of soil. ECO offers the most efficient use of water and energy consumption.

Using salt, rinse aid and detergent

• Only use salt, rinse aid and detergent designed for dishwasher. Other products can cause damage to the appliance.
• In areas with hard and very hard water, we recommend to use basic dishwasher detergent (powder, gel, tablets containing no additional agents), rinse aid and salt separately for optimal cleaning and drying results.
• Detergent tablets do not fully dissolve with short programmes. To prevent detergent residues on the tableware, we recommend that you use tablets with long programmes.
• Do not use more than the correct quantity of detergent. Refer to the instructions on the detergent packaging.

What to do if you want to stop using multi-tablets

Before you start using separately detergent, salt and rinse aid, complete the following steps:

1. Set the highest level of the water softener.
2. Make sure that the salt and rinse aid containers are full.
3. Start the Quick programme. Do not add detergent and do not put dishes in the baskets.
4. When the programme is completed, adjust the water softener according to the water hardness in your area.
5. Adjust the released quantity of rinse aid.

Before starting a programme

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 programme is suitable to the type of load and the degree of soil.
• The correct quantity of detergent is used.

Loading the baskets

• Use the appliance to wash dishwasher-safe items only.
• Do not wash in the appliance items made of wood, horn, aluminium, 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.

CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING!

Before any maintenance other than running the programme Machine Care, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the main socket.

Dirty filters and clogged spray arms negatively affect the washing results. Check these elements regularly and, if necessary, clean them.

Machine Care

Machine Care is a programme designed to clean the appliance interior with optimal results. It removes limescale and grease buildup.

When the appliance senses the need for cleaning, the indicator is on. Start the Machine Care programme to clean the appliance interior.

How to start the Machine Care programme

Before starting the Machine Care programme, clean the filters and spray arms.

1. Use a descaler or a cleaning product designed specifically for dishwashers. Follow the instructions on the packaging. Do not put dishes in the baskets.
2. Press and hold simultaneously and for about 3 seconds. The indicators and flash.
3. Close the appliance door to start the programme.

When the programme is complete, the indicator is off.

Internal cleaning

• Carefully clean the appliance, including the rubber gasket of the door, with a soft damp cloth.
• Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, sharp tools, strong chemicals, scourer or solvents.
• To maintain the performance of your appliance, use a cleaning product designed specifically for dishwashers at least once every two months. Carefully follow the instructions on the packaging of the product.
• For optimal cleaning results, start the Machine Care programme.

External cleaning

• Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth.
• Only use neutral detergents.
• Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads or solvents.

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.

Cleaning the lower spray arm

We recommend to clean the lower spray arm regularly to prevent soil from clogging the holes.

Clogged holes can cause unsatisfactory washing results.

1. To remove the lower spray arm, pull it upwards.

2. Wash the spray arm under running water. Use a thin pointed tool, e.g. a toothpick, to remove particles of soil from the holes.

3. To install the spray arm back, press it downwards.

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING! Improper repair of the appliance may pose a danger to the safety of the user. Any repairs must be performed by qualified personnel.

The majority of problems that may occur can be solved without the need to contact an Authorised Service Centre.

Refer to the below table for information on possible problems.

The washing and drying results are not satisfactory

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

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