Electrolux GA60SLVS User Manual [de]

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CONTENTS

1.	SAFETY INFORMATION......................................................................................		3
2.	SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.....................................................................................		4
3.	PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...................................................................................		6
4.	CONTROL PANEL...............................................................................................		7
5.	PROGRAMMES...................................................................................................		7
6.	SETTINGS...........................................................................................................		9
7.	OPTIONS...........................................................................................................		11
8.	BEFORE FIRST USE..........................................................................................		13
9.	DAILY USE........................................................................................................		15
10.		HINTS AND TIPS.............................................................................................	17
11.		CARE AND CLEANING....................................................................................	18
12.		TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................	20
13.		TECHNICAL INFORMATION............................................................................	24
14.		GUARANTEE ..................................................................................................	24

WE’RE THINKING OF YOU

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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE

Always use original spare parts.

When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.

The information can be found on the rating plate.

Warning / Caution-Safety information

General information and tips Environmental information

Subject to change without notice.

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1. SAFETY INFORMATION

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damages that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference.

1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety

•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

•Do not let children play with the appliance.

•Keep detergents away from children.

•Keep children and pets away from the appliance door when it is open.

•Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance of the appliance without supervision.

1.2 General Safety

•This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

–farm houses; staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;

–by clients in hotels, motels, bed & breakfast and other residential type environments.

•Do not change the specification of this appliance.

•The operating water pressure (minimum and maximum) must be between 0.5 (0.05) / 8 (0.8) bar (MPa)

•Obey the maximum number of 15 place settings.

•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

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•Put knives and cutlery with sharp points in the cutlery basket with the points down or in a horizontal position.

•Do not keep the appliance door open without supervision to prevent to fall on it.

•Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the socket.

•Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steam to clean the appliance.

•The ventilation openings in the base (if applicable) must not be obstructed by a carpet.

•The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must not be reused.

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

2.1 Installation

•Remove all the packaging.

•Do not install or use a damaged appliance.

•Do not install or use the appliance where the temperature is less than 0 °C.

•Follow the installation instruction supplied with the appliance.

•Make sure that the appliance is installed below and adjacent to safe structures.

2.2 Electrical connection

WARNING!

Risk of fire and electrical shock.

•The appliance must be earthed.

•Make sure that the electrical information on the rating plate agrees with the power supply. If not, contact an electrician.

•Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.

•Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.

•Make sure not to cause damage to the mains plug and to the mains cable. Should the mains cable need to be

replaced, this must be carried out by our Authorised Service Centre.

•Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation. Make sure that there is access to the mains plug after the installation.

•Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.

•This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.

•Only for UK and Ireland. The appliance has a 13 amp mains plug. If it is necessary to change the fuse in the mains plug, use fuse: 13 amp ASTA (BS 1362).

2.3 Water connection

•Do not cause damage to the water hoses.

•Before connection to new pipes, pipes not used for a long time, where repair work has been carried out or new devices fitted (water meters, etc.), let the water flow until it is clean and clear.

•Ensure that there are no visible water leaks during and after the first use of the appliance.

•Without electrical power, the water protection system is not active. In this case there is a risk of flooding.

•The water inlet hose has a safety valve and a sheath with an inner mains cable.

WARNING!

Dangerous voltage.

•If the water inlet hose is damaged, immediately close the water tap and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Contact the Authorised Service Centre to replace the water inlet hose.

2.4 Use

•Do not sit or stand on the open door.

•Dishwasher detergents are dangerous. Obey the safety instructions on the detergent packaging.

•Do not drink and play with the water in the appliance.

•Do not remove the dishes from the appliance until the programme is completed. There can be detergent on the dishes.

•The appliance can release hot steam if you open the door while a programme operates.

•Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in, near or on the appliance.

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2.5 Internal light

WARNING!

Risk of injury.

•This appliance has an internal lamp that comes on when you open the door and goes off when the door is closed.

•The lamp in this appliance is not suitable for household room illumination.

•To replace the lamp, contact the Service.

2.6 Service

•Contact the Authorised Service Centre to repair the appliance. We recommend only the use of original spare parts.

•When you contact the Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the following information that is available on the rating plate.

Model : PNC :

Serial Number :

2.7 Disposal

WARNING!

Risk of injury or suffocation.

•Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.

•Cut off the mains cable and discard it.

•Remove the door catch to prevent children and pets to get closed in the appliance.

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3.PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

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Top spray arm Upper spray arm Lower spray arm Filters

Rating plate Salt container Air vent

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Rinse aid dispenser

Detergent dispenser

Lower basket

Upper basket

Cutlery drawer

3.1 TimeBeam

The TimeBeam is a display that is shown on the floor below the appliance door.

•When the programme starts, the programme duration comes on.

•When the programme is completed, 0:00 and CLEAN come on.

•When the delay start starts, the countdown duration and DELAY come on.

•When the appliance has a malfunction, an alarm code appears.

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When AutoOpen is activated during the drying phase, the projection on the floor may not be completely visible. To check the remaining time of the running programme, look at the control panel display.

4. CONTROL PANEL

1				2				3					4

		6				5
	On/off button				OK key
	Navigation key (up)				Navigation key (down)
	Display
	Option key

4.1 Key behaviour

Navigation keys (up and down)

•Use these keys to scroll the lists and information texts that show on the display.

Option key

•Short press will enter the option list.

•Short press in the option list takes you back to the programme list.

•Short press in the settings list takes you back to the option list.

•Long press (3 sec.) when a delay start or a programme is running will delete

the delay start, the programme and options. The display shows the default programme: ECO.

OK key

•Short press: Confirms the selection of the programme, options and settings.

•Long press: Starts the MyFavourite programme. If no programme has been saved the default MyFavourite programme will be set and started.

5. PROGRAMMES

Programme	Degree of soil		Programme pha-		Options
	Type of load		ses
ECO 50° 1)	•	Normal soil	•	Prewash	•	ExtraHygiene
	•	Crockery and	•	Wash 50 °C	•	TimeSaver
		cutlery	•	Rinses	•	XtraDry
			•	Dry

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		Programme		Degree of soil		Programme pha-		Options
				Type of load		ses
		AutoSense 45°-		•	All	•	Prewash	•	ExtraHygiene
	70° 2)			•	Crockery, cut-	•	Wash from 45 °C	•	XtraDry
					lery, pots and		to 70 °C
					pans	•	Rinses
						•	Dry
		ProZone 50°-		•	Mixed soil	•	Prewash	•	TimeSaver
	65° 3)			•	Crockery, cut-	•	Wash 50 °C and	•	XtraDry
					lery, pots and		65 °C
					pans	•	Rinses
						•	Dry
		Pro 70°		•	Heavy soil	•	Prewash	•	ExtraHygiene
				•	Crockery, cut-	•	Wash 70 °C	•	TimeSaver
					lery, pots and	•	Rinses	•	XtraDry
					pans	•	Dry
		30 Minutes 60°	4)•		Fresh soil	•	Wash 60 °C	•	ExtraHygiene
				•	Crockery and	•	Rinses	•	XtraDry
					cutlery
		Glass 45°		•	Normal or light	•	Wash 45 °C	•	XtraDry
					soil	•	Rinses
				•	Delicate crockery	•	Dry
					and glassware
		Prewash 5)		•	All	•	Prewash
		Extra silent 50°	6)	•	Normal soil	•	Prewash	•	XtraDry
				•	Crockery and	•	Wash 50 °C
					cutlery	•	Rinses
						•	Dry

1)With this programme you have the most efficient use of water and energy consumption for crockery and cutlery with normal soil. (This is the standard programme for test institutes).

2)The appliance senses the degree of soil and the quantity of items in the baskets . It automatically adjusts the temperature and the quantity of water, the energy consumption and the programme duration.

3)With this programme you can wash a load with mixed soil. Very heavy soil in the lower basket and normal soil in the upper basket. The pressure and the temperature of the water in the lower basket are higher than in the upper basket.

4)With this programme you can wash a load with fresh soil. It gives good washing results in a short time.

5)With this programme you can quickly rinse dishes to prevent remains of food to bond on dishes and odours to form in the appliance. Do not use detergent with this programme.

6)This is the most silent programme. The pump works at a very low speed to decrease the level of noise. Because of the low speed, the programme duration is long.

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5.1 Consumption values
Programme 1)	Water		Energy	Duration
		(l)	(kWh)	(min)
ECO 50°	11		0.857	225
AutoSense 45°- 70°	7 - 14		0.6 - 1.6	40 - 154
ProZone 50°- 65°	14	- 16	1.2 - 1.5	140	- 156
Pro 70°	12.5	- 14.5	1.4 - 1.7	160	- 170
30 Minutes 60°	10		0.9	30
Glass 45°	12	- 14	0.7 - 0.9	84	- 94
Prewash		4	0.1	14
Extra silent 50°	9 - 10		1.1 - 1.3	219	- 229

1) The pressure and the temperature of the water, the variations of the mains supply, the options and the quantity of dishes can change the values.

5.2 Information for test institutes

For all the necessary information for test performance, send an email to:

[e-mail]

6. SETTINGS

6.1 Settings list

To see the settings list, select Settings in the option list.

Write down the product number (PNC) that is on the rating plate.

Settings	Values	Description
MyFavourite	List of programmes	Set your favourite daily pro-
		gramme. Refer to specific
		information provided in this
		chapter.
AutoOpen	ON (default value)	Set the automatic door
	OFF	opening for all programmes
		except Prewash. Refer to
		the specific information pro-
		vided in this chapter.
End sound	ON	Informs you when the pro-
	OFF	gramme is completed.
		Factory setting: off.
Key tones	Off	Set the sound of the keys
	Click	when pressed.
	Beep

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Settings	Values	Description
Volume	From level 1 to level	Adjustment of the sound
	10.	volume.
Brightness	From level 0 to level 9.	Change the brightness of
		the display.
Contrast	From level 0 to level 9.	Change the contrast of the
		display.
Water hardness	From level 1 to level	Set the level of the water
	10.	softener according to the
		water hardness in your
		area.
		Factory setting: level 5.

Rinse aid level	From level 0 to level 6.
	Level 0 = no release of
	rinse aid.

Set the level of the rinse aid dispenser according to the necessary quantity of rinse aid.

Factory setting: level 4.

Languages	List of languages.	Set the preferred language.
		Default language: English.
Display on floor	List of colours.	Set the colour of the Time-
		Beam
Reset settings	RESET	Reset the appliance to fac-
		tory settings.

6.2 How to change a setting with 2 values (ON and OFF)

When a setting is changed it will remain valid even if the programme is completed or a running programme is cancelled.

1.Press the Option key.

2.Select Settings.

3.Press the OK key.

4.Select the setting to change.

5.Press the OK key to change the value from ON to OFF or vice versa.

6.Press repeatedly the Option key until the display shows the programme list.

6.3 How to change a setting with multiple values

When a setting is changed it will remain valid even if the programme is completed or a running programme is cancelled.

1.Press the Option key.

2.Select Settings.

3.Press the OK key.

4.Select the setting to change.

5.Press the OK key to enter the next level.

6.Select the new value.

7.Press the OK key to confirm.

8.Press repeatedly the Option key until the display shows the programme list.

6.4Starting the MyFavourite programme

1.Press and hold OK for about 3 seconds until the display shows the MyFavourite setting.

2.Close the appliance door to start the programme.

6.5 How to save the MyFavourite programme

You can only save 1 programme at a time. A new setting cancels the previous one.

1. Press the Option key.

2.Select Settings.

3.Press the OK key.

4.Select MyFavourite.

5.Press the OK key.

The display shows the programme list.

6.Select a programme.

7.Press the OK key.

8.The display shows Add option and Done.

•Select Done if you want to save a programme without options and press the OK key.

•Select Add option to add an option to the programme and press the OK key to confirm. Once an option has been selected the display shows Add option and Done. If you want to select another option select again Add option otherwise select Done.

9.Press the OK key.

If the programme has the TimeSaver option, you have to select Fast or Normal. 10. Press the OK key to confirm.

The display confirms that the MyFavourite programme has been saved.

6.6 AutoOpen

AutoOpen improves the drying results with less energy consumption.

7. OPTIONS

Desired options must be activated every time before you start a programme.

It is not possible to activate or deactivate options while a programme is running.

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While the drying phase operates, a device opens the appliance door. The door is then kept ajar.

CAUTION!

Do not try to close the appliance door within 2 minutes after automatic open. This can cause damage to the appliance.

AutoOpen is automatically activated with all programmes excluding Prewash.

To improve the drying performance refer to the XtraDry option or activate AutoOpen.

Not all options are compatible with each other. If you have selected non compatible options, the appliance will automatically deactivate one or more of them. Only the indicators of the options still active will stay on.

7.1 Option list

Options	Values	Description
Delay start	From 1 to 24 hours	Delay the start of the pro-
	OFF (default value)	gramme.

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Options	Values	Description
XtraDry	ON	Activate this option if you
	OFF (default value)	want to boost the drying
		performance. Refer to spe-
		cific information provided in
		this chapter.
ExtraHygiene	ON	The use of this option sani-
	OFF (default value)	tizes cutlery and tableware.
		During the last rinsing
		phase, the temperature
		stays at 70 °C for at least
		10 minutes.
Settings	Enter appliance settings

7.2 How to set an option

The option list will show only the options applicable to the currently selected programme. Non applicable options are not visible.

Some options are not compatible with each other. When you set 2 options that are not compatible with each other, the appliance will automatically deactivate one of the options.

When the programme is completed or is cancelled the options are set to the default values.

1.Press the Option key.

2.Select an option.

The display shows the option value indicated in parenthesis.

3. Press the OK key to change the value from OFF to ON or vice versa.

If the selected option is Delay start, when you press the OK key the display shows the number of hours available for the delay start. Select the number of hours and press again the OK key to confirm.

4.To go back to the programme list, press repeatedly the Option key until the display shows the selected programme.

7.3 XtraDry

Activate this option when you want to boost the drying performance. With use of this option, the duration of some programmes, water consumption and the last rinse temperature can be affected.

The XtraDry option is a permanent option for all programmes other than ECO 50° and need not to be selected at every cycle.

Every time ECO 50° is activated, XtraDry option is off and needs to be chosen manually. In other programmes, the setting of XtraDry is permanent and it is automatically used in next cycles. This configuration can be changed at any time.

Activating XtraDry option deactivates TimeSaver.

7.4 TimeSaver

This option increases the pressure and the temperature of the water.

The washing and drying phases are shorter. The total programme duration decreases by approximately 50%.

The washing results are the same as with the normal programme duration but the drying results can be less satisfactory.

The TimeSaver option is not applicable to all programmes.

1.Scroll through the programme list and select a programme.

2.Press the OK key to confirm.

If the TimeSaver option is applicable to the selected programme, the display shows the 2 conditions Fast and Normal and the programme duration for each condition:

•Fast: TimeSaver activated. Press the OK key to confirm.

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•Normal: TimeSaver deactivated. Press the OK key to confirm.

8. BEFORE FIRST USE

The first time you activate the appliance it is necessary to set the language. Default language is English.

1.Set the language.

•Press OK to confirm English.

•Scroll the list of available languages for a new language and press OK to confirm.

2.Make sure that the current level of the water softener agrees with the hardness of the water supply. If not, adjust the level of the water softener.

3.Fill the salt container.

4.Fill the rinse aid dispenser.

5.Open the water tap.

6.Start a programme to remove any processing residuals that can still be inside the appliance. Do not use detergent and do not load the baskets.

When you start a programme, the appliance can take up to 5 minutes to

Water hardness

recharge the resin in the water softener. It seems that the appliance is not working. The washing phase starts only after this procedure is completed. The procedure will be repeated periodically.

8.1 The water softener

The water softener removes minerals from the water supply, which would have a detrimental effect on the washing results and on the appliance.

The higher the content of these minerals, the harder your water is. Water hardness is measured in equivalent scales.

The water 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. It is important to set the right level of the water softener to assure good washing results.

German de-	French de-	mmol/l	Clarke de-	Water softener
grees (°dH)	grees (°fH)		grees	level
47 - 50	84 - 90	8.4 - 9.0	58 - 63	10
43 - 46	76 - 83	7.6 - 8.3	53 - 57	9
37 - 42	65 - 75	6.5 - 7.5	46 - 52	8
29 - 36	51 - 64	5.1 - 6.4	36 - 45	7
23 - 28	40 - 50	4.0 - 5.0	28 - 35	6
19 - 22	33 - 39	3.3 - 3.9	23 - 27	5 1)
15 - 18	26 - 32	2.6 - 3.2	18 - 22	4
11 - 14	19 - 25	1.9 - 2.5	13 - 17	3
4 - 10	7 - 18	0.7 - 1.8	5 - 12	2
<4	<7	<0.7	< 5	1 2)

1)Factory setting.

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Whether you use a standard detergent or multi-tabs (with or without salt), set the proper water hardness level to keep the salt refill indicator active.

Multi-tabs containing salt are not effective enough to soften hard water.

8.2 The salt container

CAUTION!

Only use salt specifically designed for dishwashers.

The salt is used to recharge the resin in the water softener and to assure good washing results in the daily use.

How to fill the salt container

1.Turn the cap of the salt container counterclockwise and remove it.

2.Put 1 litre of water in the salt container (Only for the first time).

3.Fill the salt container with dishwasher salt.

4.Remove the salt around the opening of the salt container.

5.Turn the cap of the salt container clockwise to close the salt container.

Water and salt can come out from the salt container when you fill it. Risk of corrosion. To prevent it, after you fill the salt container, start a programme.

When the salt container needs refilling, the display shows a message.

8.3 The rinse aid dispenser

The rinse aid helps to dry the dishes without streaks and stains.

The rinse aid is automatically released during the hot rinse phase.

You can set the released quantity of rinse aid between level 1 (minimum quantity) and level 6 (maximum quantity). Level 0 will deactivate the rinse aid dispenser and no rinse aid will be released.

Factory setting: level 4.

How to fill the rinse aid dispenser

A	B
	C

CAUTION!

Only use rinse aid specifically designed for dishwashers.

1.Open the lid (C).

2.Fill the dispenser (B) until the rinse aid reaches the marking ''MAX''.

3.Remove the spilled rinse aid with an absorbent cloth to prevent too much foam.

4.Close the lid. Make sure that the lid locks into position.

Fill the rinse aid dispenser when the indicator (A) becomes clear.

When the rinse aid dispenser needs refilling, the display shows a message.

9.DAILY USE

1.Open the water tap.

2.Press the on/off button to activate the appliance.

Make sure that the appliance is in programme selection mode.

•If the display shows the salt refilling message, fill the salt container.

•If the rinse aid empty message is shown, fill the rinse aid dispenser.

3.Load the baskets.

4.Add the detergent.

5.Set and start the correct programme for the type of load and the degree of soil.

9.1 Using the detergent

A	B
	C

CAUTION!

Only use detergent specifically designed for dishwashers.

1.Press the release button (A) to open the lid (C).

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If you use multi-tablets and the drying performance is satisfactory, the rinse aid refill indication can be disabled by setting the rinse aid level to 0.

We recommend to always use rinse aid for better drying performance, also in combination with multitablets containing rinsing agent.

2.Put the detergent, in powder or tablets, in the compartment (B).

3.If the programme has a prewash phase, put a small quantity of detergent on the inner part of the appliance door.

4.Close the lid. Make sure that the lid locks into position.

9.2 Setting and starting a programme

The Auto Off function

This function decreases energy consumption by deactivating automatically the appliance when it is not operating.

The function comes into operation:

•5 minutes after the completion of the programme.

•After 5 minutes if the programme has not started.

Starting a programme

When you activate the appliance, the display shows the programme list. The programme ECO is always the default programme.

1.Scroll the programme list and select a programme.

2.Select applicable options if desired. Once options are set, go back to the programme list to start the selected programme.

3.Press OK.

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If the programme is applicable to the option TimeSaver, you have to confirm Fast or Normal.

4.Close the appliance door to start the programme

How to delay the start of a programme

It is not possible to set the delay start with the MyFavourite programme.

1.Select a programme.

2.Press Option.

The display shows the option list.

3.Select Delay start.

4.Press OK.

5.Select the number of hours desired for the delay start.

You can delay the start of a programme from 1 to 24 hours.

6.Press OK to confirm.

7.You can select other applicable options.

8.Press repeatedly Option until the display shows the selected programme.

9.Press OK.

10.Close the appliance door to start the countdown of the delay start.

When the countdown is completed, the programme starts automatically.

Opening the door while the appliance operates

If you open the door while a programme is running, the appliance stops. It may affect the energy consumption and the programme duration. When you close the door, the appliance continues from the point of interruption.

If the door is opened for more than 30 seconds during the drying phase, the running programme will end. This will not happen if the door is opened by AutoOpen.

CAUTION!

Do not try to close the appliance door within 2 minutes after AutoOpen automatically opens it, as this may cause damage to the appliance. If, afterwards, the door is closed for another 3 minutes, the running programme ends.

Cancelling the delay start while the countdown operates

When you cancel the delay start the programme and the options are set to their default values.

1.Open the appliance door.

2.Press and hold Option for about 3 seconds until the display shows: Stop washing?.

•Select Resume and press OK to continue with the countdown. Close the appliance door.

•Select Stop and press OK to cancel the delay start.

Cancelling a running programme

When you cancel the running programme the options are set to their default values.

1.Open the appliance door.

2.Press and hold Option for about 3 seconds until the display shows: Stop washing?.

•Select Resume and press OK to continue with the running programme. Close the appliance door.

•Select Stop and press OK to cancel the running programme.

End of programme

When the programme is completed the TimeBeam shows 0:00 and CLEAN. The appliance is automatically deactivated when you open the door.

Close the water tap.

10. HINTS AND TIPS

10.1 General

The following hints will ensure optimal cleaning and drying results in daily use and also help to protect the environment.

•Remove larger residues of food from the dishes into the waste bin.

•Do not pre-rinse dishes by hand. When needed, use the prewash programme (if available) or select a programme with a prewash phase.

•Always use the whole space of the baskets.

•When loading the appliance, make sure that the dishes can be completely reached and washed by the water released from the spray arm nozzles. Make sure that items do not touch or cover each other.

•You can use dishwasher detergent, rinse aid and salt separately or you can use the multi-tablets (e.g. ''3in1'', ''4in1'', ''All in 1''). Follow the instructions written on the packaging. Multi-tablets are usually suitable in areas with a water hardness up to 21 °dH. In areas exceeding this limit, rinse aid and salt must also be used.

•Select the programme according to the type of load and degree of soil. With the ECO programme you have the most efficient use of water and energy consumption for crockery and cutlery with normal soil.

10.2 Using salt, rinse aid and detergent

•Only use salt, rinse aid and detergent for dishwasher. Other products can cause damage to the appliance.

•Multi-tablets are usually suitable in areas with a water hardness up to 21 °dH. In areas exceeding this limit, rinse aid and salt must be used in addition to the multi-tablets. However, in areas with hard and very hard water we recommend to use solo-detergent (powder, gel, tablets without additional functions), rinse aid and salt separately for optimal cleaning and drying results.

•Rinse aid dispensing can be deactivated when using multi-tablets,

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but we recommend to always use rinse aid for better drying performance.

The water softener level can also be set to the lowest value when using multi-tablets and the water hardness level is lower than 21 °dH.

•Detergent tablets do not fully dissolve with short programmes. To prevent detergent residues on the tableware, we recommend that you use the tablets with long programmes.

•Do not use more than the correct quantity of detergent. Refer to the instructions on the detergent packaging.

10.3What to do if you want to stop using multi-tablets

Before you start to use separately detergent, salt and rinse aid do the following procedure.

1.Set the highest level of the water softener.

2.Make sure that the salt and rinse aid containers are full.

3.Start the shortest programme with a rinsing phase. Do not add detergent and do not load the baskets.

4.When the programme is completed, adjust the water softener according to the water hardness in your area.

5.Adjust the released quantity of rinse aid.

6.Activate the rinse aid empty notification.

10.4 Loading the baskets

•Only use the appliance to wash items that are dishwasher-safe.

•Do not put in the appliance items made of wood, horn, aluminium, pewter and copper.

•Do not put in the appliance items that can absorb water (sponges, household cloths).

•Remove larger residues of food from the dishes into the waste bin.

•Make soft the remaining burned food on the items.