AEG-Electrolux GA55GLV401 User Manual
user manual
GA55GLV401
dishwasher
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Safety information 5
Product description 7
Control panel 8
First use 12
Daily use 16
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
Contents
The following symbols are used in this manual:
Important information concerning your personal safety and information on
how to avoid damaging the appliance.
General information and tips
Environmental information
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safety information electrolux 5
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.
Safety information
● 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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For electrical and water connection
carefully follow the instructions
given in specific paragraphs.
● 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.
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Product description
Ceiling spray arm
Upper basket
Upper basket spray arm
Filters
Lower spray arm
Detergent dispenser
Rinse aid dispenser
Rating plate
Salt container
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3
4
5
6
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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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2
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Control panel
On/Off button
Digital display
Programme selection button
Half load button
Sanitize button
Extra rinse button
Multi-tab button
Delay start button
Indicator lights
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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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.
Indicator lights
Salt
Illuminates when the special salt has run out.
Rinse aid
Illuminates when the rinse aid 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.
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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
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.
5. To memorise the operation, switch
off the dishwasher by pressing the
On/Off button.
Audible signals deactivated
Audible signals activated
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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 Multi-tab function
(see Multi-tab function).
First use
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
Adjusting the
water
hardness
setting
Level
indicated on
the digital
display
Use of
salt
51 - 70 91 - 125 9.0 - 12.5 level 10
yes
43 - 50 76 - 90 7.6 - 8.9
level 9
yes
37 - 42 65 - 75 6.5 - 7.5
level 8
yes
29 - 36 51 - 64 5.1 - 6.4
level 7
yes
23 - 28 40 - 50 4.0 - 5.0 level 6 yes
19 - 22 33 - 39 3.3 - 3.9
level 5
yes
15 - 18 26 - 32 2.6 - 3.2
level 4
yes
11 - 14 19 - 25 1.9 - 2.5 level 3 yes
4 - 10 7 - 18 0.7 - 1.8
level 2
yes
< 4 < 7 < 0.7
level 1
no
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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.
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).
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Daily use
- 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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