Manual for ESL 43020

Manual for ESL 43020

Brand: ELECTROLUX

Category: Dishwasher

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:32 p.m.

Warranty Information

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How to Use Your Dishwasher

Before First Use:

  • Read the entire manual carefully.
  • Remove all packaging.
  • Ensure proper installation (electrical and plumbing).

Loading the Dishwasher:

  • Remove food scraps from dishes.
  • Load cutlery with sharp points down (except knives).
  • Load hollow items (cups, glasses) with the opening down.
  • Ensure spray arms can move freely.
  • Load items so water can reach all surfaces.

Detergent, Salt, and Rinse Aid:

  • Fill detergent dispenser before each wash.
  • Use dishwasher salt; fill container when indicated.
  • Fill rinse aid dispenser; adjust dosage as needed.

Selecting and Starting a Programme:

  • Switch on the appliance.
  • Select the desired washing programme using the programme button.
  • Close the door to start the programme.

Care and Cleaning:

  • Clean filters regularly.
  • Clean spray arms if clogged.
  • Wipe external surfaces with a damp cloth.

Troubleshooting:

  • Refer to the "What to do if..." section for common issues.
  • Contact service center for unresolved problems.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Malfunction Fault code Possible cause Possible solution
The appliance does not fill with water.
  • The light of the programme in progress flashes.
  • The end-of-programme indicator light flashes 1 time.
 The water tap is blocked or is furred with limescale. Clean the water tap.
The water pressure is too low. Contact your local water authority.
The water tap is closed. Open the water tap.
The filter in the water inlet hose is blocked. Clean the filter.
The connection of the water inlet hose is not correct. Make sure that the connection is correct.
The water inlet hose is damaged. Make sure that the water inlet hose has no damages.
The appliance does not drain the water.
  • The light of the programme in progress flashes.
  • The end-of-programme indicator light flashes 2 times.
 There is a blockage in the sink spigot. Clean the sink spigot.
The connection of the water drain hose is not correct. Make sure that the connection is correct.
The water drain hose is damaged. Make sure that the water drain hose has no damages.
Close the water tap and contact the service centre.
The programme does not start. The appliance door is open. Close the door correctly.
The mains plug is not connected in. Put in the mains plug.
Blow out fuse in the household fuse box. Replace the fuse.
The dishes are not clean. The selected washing programme was not applicable for the type of load and soil. Make sure that the washing programme is applicable for the type of load and soil.
The baskets were not loaded correctly, water did not touch all surfaces. Load the baskets correctly.
The spray arms could not turn freely because of incorrect arrangement of the load. Make sure that an incorrect arrangement of the load does not cause a blockage of the spray arms.
The filters are dirty or not assembled and installed correctly. Make sure that the filters are clean and correctly assembled and installed.
The quantity of detergent was not sufficient or missing. Make sure that the quantity of detergent is sufficient.
The salt container is empty. Fill the salt container with dishwasher salt.
Limescale particles on the dishes. Incorrect water softener adjustment. Adjust the water softener.
The salt container cap is not closed correctly. Make sure that the salt container cap is closed correctly.
The salt container is empty. Fill the salt container with dishwasher salt.
There are streaks, milky stains, or a bluish layer on glasses and dishes. Rinse aid dosage is too high. Decrease the rinse aid dosage.
Rinse aid dosage is too low. Increase the rinse aid dosage.
The detergent can be the cause. Use a different brand of detergent.
Dry water drop stains on glasses and dishes. Rinse aid dosage is too low. Increase the rinse aid dosage.
The dishes are wet. You have set a washing programme without drying phase or with a decreased drying phase. Let the door stay ajar for some minutes before you remove the dishes.
The dishes are wet and dull. The rinse aid dispenser is empty. Fill the rinse aid dispenser with rinse aid.
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