user manual
dishwasher
GA55GLV401
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Welcome to the world of Electrolux
You’ve chosen a first class product from Electrolux, which hopefully will provide you with lots of pleasure in the future. Electrolux ambition is to offer a wide variety of quality products that make your life more comfortable. You can look at some examples on the cover in this manual. But now it’s time to study this manual and start using and enjoying the benefits from your new machine. We promise that it’ll make your life a little easier. Good luck!
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Contents
Safety information |
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Product description |
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Control panel |
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First use |
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Daily use |
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Washing programmes |
29 |
Care and cleaning |
31 |
Something not working |
34 |
Technical data |
37 |
Hints for test institutes |
39 |
Installation |
41 |
Environment concerns |
46 |
Warranty/Point of Service |
47 |
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Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to avoid damaging the appliance.
General information and tips
Environmental information
Safety information
In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these instructions and make sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that everyone using it through its life will be properly informed on appliance use and safety.
Correct use
●This dishwasher is only intended for washing household utensils suitable for machine washing.
●Do not put any solvents in the dishwasher. This could cause an explosion.
●Knives and other items with sharp points must be loaded in the cutlery basket with their points down or placed in a horizontal position in the upper basket.
●Only use products (detergent, salt and rinse aid) suitable for dishwashers.
●Avoid opening the door whilst the appliance is in operation, hot steam may escape.
●Do not take any dishes out of the dishwasher before the end of the dishwashing cycle.
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●After use, isolate the appliance from the power supply and turn off the water supply.
●This product should be serviced only by an authorised service engineer, and only genuine spare parts should be used.
●Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons will cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Force Centre. Always insist on genuine spare parts.
General safety
●Dishwasher detergents can cause chemical burns to eyes, mouth and throat. Could endanger life! Comply with the safety instructions of the dishwasher detergent manufacturer.
●The water in your dishwasher is not for drinking. Detergent residues may still be present in your machine.
●Ensure that the door of the dishwasher is always closed when it is not being loaded or unloaded. In this way you will avoid anybody tripping over the open door and hurting themselves.
●Do not sit or stand on the open door.
Child safety
●This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Don’t allow children to use the dishwasher unsupervised.
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●Keep all packaging well away from children. There is risk of suffocation.
●Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach.
●Keep children well away from the dishwasher when the door is open.
Installation
●Check your dishwasher for any transport damage. Never connect a damaged machine. If your dishwasher is damaged contact your supplier.
●All packaging must be removed before use.
●Any electrical and plumbing work required to install this appliance must be carried out by a qualified and competent person.
●For safety reasons it is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way.
●Never use the dishwasher if the electrical supply cable and water hoses are damaged; or if the control panel, work top or plinth area are damaged such that the inside of the appliance is freely accessible. Contact your local Service Force centre, in order to avoid hazard.
●All sides of the dishwasher must never be drilled to prevent damage to hydraulic and electric components.
For electrical and water connection carefully follow the instructions given in specific paragraphs.
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Product description
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1Ceiling spray arm
2Upper basket
3Upper basket spray arm
4Filters
5Lower spray arm
6Detergent dispenser
7Rinse aid dispenser
8Rating plate
9Salt container
This dishwasher has an internal light; in case that this light has to be replaced, please contact your local Service Force Centre.
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Control panel
1On/Off button
2Digital display
3Programme selection button
4Half load button
5Sanitize button
6Extra rinse button
7Multi-tab button
8Delay start button
9Indicator lights
The digital display indicates:
-the level of hardness to which the water softener is set,
-the number corresponding to the washing programme,
-the approximate remaining time of the running programme,
-activation/deactivation of the rinse aid dispenser (ONLY with Multi-tab function active),
-the end of a washing programme (a zero will appear in the digital display),
-the countdown of the delay start,
-fault codes concerning malfunction of the dishwasher,
-if the audible signals are activated/deactivated.
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Indicator lights |
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Rinse aid |
Illuminates when the rinse aid has run out. |
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Salt |
Illuminates when the special salt has run out. |
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Half load button
This option is useful and economical when baskets are not fully loaded. It reduces the consumption of water and energy.
Remember to load both baskets.
When using this option we recommend to reduce the dose of detergent that is normally used for a complete load.
Sanitize button
During the last rinse, this option allows to increase the temperature to 68°C and be held at over 65°C for at least 10 minutes. This gives a greater degree of hygiene to dishes and glasses.
Extra rinse button
This option allows to add another rinse before the last hot rinsing phase.
This function will increase the consumption of water and prolong the duration of the programme that will be automatically updated in the digital display.
These options are available only with some programmes (see “Washing programmes” chart).
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Setting mode
●Press On/Off button, programme selection button light is illuminated and 2 horizontal lines (--) are visible in the digital display = appliance in setting mode.
●Press On/Off button, programme selection button light is illuminated and the time duration (in minutes) of a programme is visible in the digital display = last performed or selected programme still set.
In this case, to return to setting mode, the programme has to be cancelled.
To cancel a set programme or a programme in progress
Simultaneously press and hold the two buttons positioned over the letter C, until 2 horizontal lines will appear in the digital display.
The programme has been cancelled and the machine is now in setting mode.
Always remember that when:
-setting a washing programme,
-setting the water softener,
-activating/deactivating the rinse aid dispenser,
-activating/deactivating the audible signals,
the appliance MUST be in setting mode.
Audible signals
Audible signals have been introduced to help indicate which operations the dishwasher is performing:
-setting of the water softener
-end of programme
-intervention of an alarm due to malfunction
It is possible to deactivate the audible signals, using some of the buttons on the control panel.
Factory setting: audible signals activated
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Deactivation/activation of the audible signals
1.Press the On/Off button. The dishwasher must be in setting mode.
2.Simultaneously press and hold buttons 2 and 3 until the lights of the buttons 1, 2 and 3 start flashing.
3.Press button 3, the lights of buttons 1 and 2 turn off while the light of button 3 goes on flashing. The digital display indicates the current setting.
4.To change the current setting, press again button 3, the digital display will indicate the new setting.
Audible signals deactivated
Audible signals activated
5.To memorise the operation, switch off the dishwasher by pressing the On/Off button.
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First use
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 Multi-tab function (see Multi-tab function).
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.
Water hardness |
Adjusting the |
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water |
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salt |
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hardness |
the digital |
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°dH |
°TH |
mmol/l |
setting |
display |
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51 - 70 |
91 - 125 9.0 - 12.5 |
level 10 |
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yes |
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43 - 50 |
76 - 90 |
7.6 - 8.9 |
level 9 |
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yes |
37 - 42 |
65 - 75 |
6.5 - 7.5 |
level 8 |
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yes |
29 - 36 |
51 - 64 |
5.1 - 6.4 |
level 7 |
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yes |
23 - 28 |
40 - 50 |
4.0 - 5.0 |
level 6 |
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yes |
19 - 22 |
33 - 39 |
3.3 - 3.9 |
level 5 |
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yes |
15 - 18 |
26 - 32 |
2.6 - 3.2 |
level 4 |
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yes |
11 - 14 |
19 - 25 |
1.9 - 2.5 |
level 3 |
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yes |
4 - 10 |
7 - 18 |
0.7 - 1.8 |
level 2 |
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yes |
< 4 |
< 7 |
< 0.7 |
level 1 |
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no * |
* no salt is necessary
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 button 1 goes on flashing. In the digital display is visible the current level and a sequence of intermittent audible signals are heard.
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Examples:
if the current level is 5, by pressing button 1 once, level 6 is selected. if the current level is 10, by pressing button 1 once, level 1 is selected.
5.To memorise the operation, switch off the dishwasher by pressing the On/Off button.
Examples:
displayed, 5 intermittent audible signals, pause, etc... = level 5
displayed, 10 intermittent audible signals, pause, etc... = level 10
4.To change the level, press button 1. Each time the button is pressed the level changes. (For the selection of the new level see the chart).
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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.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.
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.
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".
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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.
The dispenser holds about 110 ml of rinse aid, which is sufficient for between 16 and 40 dishwashing cycles, depending upon the dosage setting.
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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Daily use
●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.
-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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