AEG OKO_FAVORIT 4040 User Manual

Only use the dishwasher for household dishes. Alterations are not allowed for safety reasons.

Keep packaging away from children. Keep children away from the machine when in operation. Keep cleaning agents out of children's reach.

Follow safety guidelines for operation, maintenance, and potential hazards like hot elements or tipping.

Dispose of packaging responsibly at recycling centres. Keep small parts away from children.

Make old machines safe before disposal to prevent accidents and suffocation risks for children.

Tips for efficient washing: use full loads, correct programmes, and reduce detergent/salt/rinse aid usage.

Lists items like wood, certain plastics, lead crystal, and metals not suitable for dishwasher cleaning.

Guidance on what tableware is suitable, noting exceptions like stoneware glaze fading and silver discolouration.

Diagram showing the internal layout and components of the dishwasher, labelled with numbers.

Lists internal components: Salt Container, Rinse Aid Dispenser, Detergent Dispenser, Filters, Spray Arms, Heating Element.

Identifies external connection points: Inlet Hose, Drain Hose, and Mains Cable.

Diagram and explanation of control buttons: ON/OFF, programme buttons, and handle for opening the door.

Details the programme selection knob and how the progress indicator shows the current stage of the wash cycle.

Details wash programmes, suitability for different dish types, and programme indicator/selector settings.

Instructions to remove transport clamps and prepare the dishwasher for operation before initial use.

Explains the importance of soft water and how to adjust the water softening unit to local water hardness.

Provides a table for water hardness settings and instructions on how to adjust the water hardness adjuster.

Instructions on how to refill the salt container, including notes on suitable salt and warnings.

Explains the function of the green marker indicator for salt levels and how to check it.

Instructions on how to fill the rinse aid dispenser, including warnings about using correct rinse aid.

Details how to adjust the quantity of rinse aid dispensed using the adjuster and screwdriver.

Instructions for refilling the detergent dispenser, including dosage recommendations and warnings.

Explains the types of detergents and how BIO programmes optimize enzyme cleaning power at lower temperatures.

General advice on loading dishes, ensuring proper arrangement for satisfactory wash results and spray arm clearance.

Guidance on loading the lower basket with larger, heavier items like plates and pots, with a warning about plastic items.

Instructions for loading cutlery, including handle orientation, placement of small items, and warnings for sharp utensils.

Advice on loading delicate items, cups, glasses, and plastic items into the upper basket, including cup rack usage.

Steps to check settings, close the door, open the tap, and set the desired wash programme using buttons and indicators.

How to correct a wrongly selected programme by switching off the machine and re-selecting.

Instructions on how to interrupt a running programme by opening the door and how it resumes.

Procedure to turn off the dishwasher by pressing the ON/OFF button and notes on cooling down.

Advice on removing dishes carefully after cooling, starting with the lower basket to avoid water drips.

Guidelines for cleaning the exterior, control panel, and interior seals with a soft cloth and water.

Instructions for cleaning the filter assembly in the bottom of the dishwasher, which has three parts.

Detailed steps on separating, cleaning, and reassembling the coarse filter, microfilter, and surface mesh.

Troubleshooting for the drainage pump issue, indicating flood protection activation and steps to take.

Checks for programme start issues: fuses, mains connection, and door closure.

Troubleshooting steps for no water intake: water tap, pipe mesh, and kinked inlet hose.

Checks for programme start position issues: water tap, pipe connection filter, and water pressure.

Common reasons for poor cleaning: wrong programme, loading, blocked spray arms, dirty filters, incorrect detergent, or salt issues.

Troubleshooting for drying/sparkle issues: rinse aid usage, dispenser level, and streaks/stains.

Addressing rust stains: external rust sources, detergent, salt, and water softening unit settings.

Notes that whistling noise is harmless and may be due to detergent type.

Contact information for service engineers and spare parts, including advice for in-guarantee calls.

Details required when contacting customer service: name, fault details, model/serial numbers, and purchase date.

Contact details for general enquiries and further information on AEG products via the Customer Care Department.

Details test standards, reference programmes, detergent dosages, and loading examples for testing.

Specifications including capacity, water pressure, electrical connection, dimensions, weight, and EC guideline compliance.

Instructions for positioning the dishwasher on a solid base, adjusting feet, and ensuring sufficient space behind.

Reference to installation template for integrated models and guidelines for furniture panel dimensions.

Reference to separate installation instructions for built-under and built-in appliance models.

Notes for freestanding appliances regarding placement next to heat sources and use of insulation plates.

Steps for building freestanding machines under a work surface after removing the original worktop.

Details water supply connection, permitted water pressure, and safety regulations for installers.

Instructions for drain hose connection to sink traps or sinks, including height requirements and hose extensions.

Explanation of the anti-flood device for water damage protection, including leakage protection and malfunction indication.

Important safety notes and wiring instructions for the UK, including earthing and colour coding of wires.

Diagrams and recommendations for water supply, water discharge, and electrical connections at the side of the dishwasher.