BAUKNECHT GSF 61204 A++ WS User Manual

(see at right for options description)

PROGRAMS SELECTION
BUTTON
Push “P” button (repeatedly)
until selected program number
is shown on the display
(P1...Px) - see “Table of
programs” below.

CANCEL/OFF BUTTON
Push this button to switch off the control panel.
If pressed when a program is running it cancels the
program ongoing draining water for 1 minute
(0:01 is shown into the display).
If pressed when the dishwasher is switched off,
it drains any possible liquids from dishwasher
(1 minute process).

START/RESUME BUTTON
Push this button to start the selected program: the
indicator lights up and goes off at the end of the
program.
When the door is opened during a washing cycle,
the cycle is temporarily paused: the Start indicator
blinks. To resume the cycle close the door and
push Start button again.

1) Program data obtained in conformity with European standard EN 50242, obtained under normal conditions (without any options) and may vary depending on
conditions. Differences of up to 20 minutes are possible with sensor programs as a result of the appliance’s automatic calibration system.

2) Reference program for energy label in compliance with EN 50242 regulations. - Note for Testing Institutes: for detailed information on the
EN/Standard loading comparison test and other tests, contact the following address: “[e-mail]”.

*Power consumption in Left-on mode: 1.27 W / Off-m ode: 0.40 W

Table of programs

Deter-

gent

Consumption

Drying

Phase

Programs

Available

options

Loading instructions

Litres kWh

Minutes

1)

P1

Sensor 40-70°C

Delay

Hygiene

1/2 Load

Recommended program for routine
washes, with dried-on food.

X 7-15 1.00-1.70 70-172 Full

P2

Pre-Wash cold

Delay Crockery to be washed later. — 4.0 0.01 14-16 NO

P3

Express 45°C

Delay

Lightly soiled crockery, with no dried­on food.

X 11.0 0.85 30-50 NO

P4

Eco

2)

50°C

Delay

Hygiene

1/2 Load

Normally soiled crockery.
Standard program, the most efficient
in terms of its combined energy and
water consumption.

X 10.0 0.92 240 Full

P5

Normal 60°C

Delay

Hygiene

1/2 Load

Normally to heavily soiled crockery. X 11.0 1.30 80-95 Full

P6

Steam

Delay

Hygiene

Program including steam action
dedicated for heavily soiled crocery,
pots and pans. Soaking or hand
pretreatment is no longer needed.

X 14.5 1.75 180-190 Full

5019 400 00942

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME CAREFULLY READ THIS

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE AND THE ASSEMBLY INSTR UCTIONS!

Options and display description

SALT INDICATOR
When lit (at the end of the cycle),
the salt reservoir needs to be

refilled.

RINSE AID INDICATOR
When lit (at the end of the cycle),
the rinse aid dispenser needs to

be refilled.

THE CONTROL PANEL OF THIS DISHWASHER ACTIVATES PUSHING ANY

BUTTON EXCEPT CANCEL/OFF BUTTON.

FOR ENERGY SAVING THE CONTROL PANEL DEACTIVA TES

AUTOMATICALLY AFTER 30 SECONDS IF NO CY CLE HAS STARTED.

1/2 LOAD BUTTON
Half load cycle can be used for
the upper or lower rack.
Select the required program
then press the “Half Load”
button - the light comes on.
Turns off at the end of the
program.
The ˝Half Load˛ option can be
used with the programs
indicated in the table of
programs.

TABLET SETTING
This setting allows to
optimize the cycle
performances according the
type of detergent used.
Push the Tablet button for
3 seconds (until the indicator
lights up) if you are using the
combined detergents in
tablet (rinse aid, salt and
detergent in 1 dose). If you
are using powder detergent
or gel detergent, the Tablet
indicator on the control
panel has to be off.

DELAYED START BUTTON
Push the button
(repeatedly) to delay the
start of the program –
delay indicator turns on.
Adjustable from 1 to
24 hours. With each press
of the button, the delay
increases by one hour and
after "h 24" returns to
"h 00”. When this option
is selected the delay
indicator turns on. Then
press the START button.
The dishwasher will start
after the set time.

HYGIENE
This function activates an antibacterial rinse at the end of the wash
cycle, guaranteeing a further reduction of bacteria. Press the button
to activate or deactivate the function.
This function can be used with the programs indicated in the table of
programs. The dishwasher door must be kept shut for the entire
duration of the program in order to guarantee reduction of bacteria.
If the door is opened the indicator lamp starts flashing.

WASH TIME DISPLAY
Indicated the cycle

duration and the
remaining time (h:min).
With “Delayed start”
selected it indicates the
time remaining until
program start (h.00) ­below 1h (0:min).
If “Fx Ey” messages
appears on the display,
see page 6 - chapter
“What to do if...”.

Quick reference guide

Chart

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4

10

9

23

5

7

86

1- salt reservoir
2- rinse aid dispenser
3- detergent dispenser
4- racks system
5,6,7,8- available functions on the panel
9- filters
10- spray arms

Water hardness should be set

before the first wash or if water

hardness has been changed

1

Visual indicator
(depending
on the model).
Unscrew cap.

Fill the salt reservoir with water

before the first wash only.

(depending on the model)

The salt level indicator lamp may remain lit
at the end of several wash cycles. If the
water hardness is set to level 1 (soft), no
salt is required and salt indicator lamp will
remain off.

Salt indicator on the control panel Salt indicator on the salt reservoir cap

The indicator lamp lights up when
SALT NEEDS TO BE ADDED.

green: OK.

clear: NEEDS TO
BE ADDED

Daily check

Filling the salt reservoir - Dissolve limescale (not necessary if water hardness level is set to “soft 1”!)

Screw on the cap.
Salt residual
around the cap
needs to be
removed. Some
salt reservoirs
have a level
indicator
integrated in the
cap (see below
how to check).

- Press and hold together Program and buttons for minimum 3 seconds.

- The current water hardness setting will be visible on the display.

-Press the Program button to increase setting. Value range goes from 1 to 7 (when the level reaches 7, the next press of the
start button will set the level back to 1).

- Wait 30 seconds (control panel switches off) or press Start/

Pause

button to save setting.

1. Ask your water supply company what the water hardness is... 2. ...enter this value

on your dishwasher

Salt required

German

degrees °dH

French

degrees °fH

English

degrees °eH

Water hardness

level

Insert value is shown

in the display

0 - 5 0 - 9 0 - 6.3 Soft 1 NO

6 - 10 10 - 18 7 - 12.6 Medium 2

YES

11 - 15 19 - 27 13.3 - 18.9 Average 3
16 - 21 28 - 37 19.6 - 25.9 Medium-hard 4
22 - 28 38 - 50 26.6 - 35 Hard 5
29 - 35 51 - 63 35.7 - 44.1 Very hard 6
36 - 50 64 - 90 44.8 - 62.4 Extremely hard 7

Add salt (never add detergent!)

min. 0.8 kg/max. 1 kg

Water hardness level is
factory set for medium-hard
water (level 4).

Detergents

When powder or gel
detergent is used,
regeneration salt must be
added and water hardness
level must be set as indicated
in the table on the right.

Also, when tablets which
include salt functionality are
used, regeneration salt still
must be added.

Once regeneration salt is added, immediately start a wash program (the “Pre-wash” program alone is not sufficient).
Residual saline solution or grains of salt can lead to deep-down corrosion, irreparably damaging the stainless steel components.
The guarantee is not applicable if faults are caused by such circumstances.

How to set water hardness in order to always assure the best cleaning results

First time use

Before first use, run the appliance with detergent and without loading.

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Check the rinse aid indicator to check the level
into the dispenser.

(depending on the model)
Rinse aid indicator on the control panel Rinse aid indicator on the dispenser

The indicator lamp lights up when RINS E AID NEEDS
TO BE ADDED.

dark: OK. clear: NEEDS TO BE ADDED

Only use rinse aids recommended for use in domestic dishwashers. Immediately wipe away any rinse aid spilt accidentally. This prevents the formation of excess suds which can cause a fault function of the
appliance.

If there are streaks: reduce the dosage by turning t he dial to a lower setti ng (1-3). If crockery is not perfectly dry: increase th e dosage by turning the dial to a higher setting (5- 6). Plastic di shes have more diff iculty
drying and a higher rinse aid setting will not improve the situation.

Detergents with rinse aid incorporated may be effective only with longer programs. In the case of shorter programs, detergent residue may be a problem (if necessary, use powder detergent). Detergents with
rinse aid incorporated tend to form excess suds.

Daily use

Adding detergent - Use only detergent specifically for dishwashers in accordance with the supplier’s recommendations

Open the cover A

(press the dedicated button).

Only fill the
detergent dispenser
prior to starting a
wash program.

Shut the cover

by pressing dedicated ribs.

If required,
open the
cover B
(press the
dedicated
button).

Add rinse aid
to the max.
line ~150 ml

The rinse aid dosage can be
adjusted to the detergent used.
The lower the setting, the less
rinse aid is dispensed (factory
setting: position 4).
Press the button to open the
cover B. Using a coin or similar
object, turn the arrow to the
desired setting. After adjusting
the rinse aid setting, shut the
cover again.

Visual
indicator

2

Use only one tablet per one cycle, only
placed in detergent dispenser.

Some type of tablets could not dissolve
completely during the short programs
(Express, Glass, Handwash); placing
the tablet on the tub bottom can help
dissolving and washing.

Insert detergent: Tablet / powder / gel into the big chamber.

Please look for the recommendation of the detergent manufacturer

on the packaging of the detergent product.

Adding rinse aid (not necessary when you use tablets). How to adjust the rinse aid dosage regulator

Daily check

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