Aeg-Electrolux GS55AI100 Manuale utente

GS55AI100

User manual Dishwasher

Istruzioni per l’uso Lavastoviglie

Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products.

To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this

instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly

and most efficiently. To refer to this manual any time you need to, we recommend

you to keep it in a safe place. And please pass it to any future owner of the

appliance.

We wish you much joy with your new appliance.

CONTENTS

SAFETY INFORMATION 3

Children and vulnerable persons safety 3

General safety 3

Use 3

Care and cleaning 4

Installation 4

Frost precautions 4

Water connection 4

Electrical connection 5

Service centre 5

To discard the appliance 5

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 6

CONTROL PANEL 7

On/off button 8

Programme button 8

Multitab button 8

Half-load button 8

Function buttons 8

Setting mode 8

USE OF THE APPLIANCE 9

SETTING THE WATER SOFTENER 9

Adjustment of the water softener 9

USE OF DISHWASHER SALT 10

USE OF DETERGENT AND RINSE AID 11

Use of detergent 11

Use of rinse aid 11

Adjust the rinse aid dosage 11

MULTITAB FUNCTION 12

LOADING CUTLERY AND DISHES 12

Hints and tips 12

The lower basket 13

The cutlery basket 14

The upper basket 15

Adjusting the height of the upper basket

16

WASHING PROGRAMMES 18

SETTING AND STARTING A WASHING

PROGRAMME 18

Starting the washing programme 18

Interruption of a washing programme 19

Cancelling the washing programme 19

End of the washing programme 19

Remove the items from the baskets 19

CARE AND CLEANING 21

To remove and clean the filters 21

WHAT TO DO IF… 22

The washing results and drying results are

not satisfactory 23

Activating the rinse aid dispenser 24

TECHNICAL DATA 24

ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS 25

INSTALLATION 25

To attach the appliance to the adjacent units

25

Other possibilities to attach the appliance to

the adjacent units 26

Water drain connection 26

Subject to change without notice

2 Contents

SAFETY INFORMATION

Before the installation and use, read this manual carefully:

• For your safety and the safety of your property.

• To help the environment.

• For the correct operation of the appliance.

Always keep these instructions with the appliance also if you move or give it to a different

person.

The manufacturer is not responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes damage.

Children and vulnerable persons safety

• Do not let persons, children included, with reduced physical sensory, reduced mental

functions or lack of experience and knowledge to use the appliance. They must have su-

pervision or instruction for the operation of the appliance by a person who is responsible

for their safety.

• Children must get supervision to make sure that they do not play with the appliance.

• Keep all packaging away from children. There is the risk of suffocation or injury.

• Keep all detergents in a safe area. Do not let the children touch the detergents.

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

General safety

• Do not change the specifications of this appliance. There is the risk of injury and damage

to the appliance.

• Obey the safety instructions from the detergent manufacturer to prevent burns to eyes,

mouth and throat.

• Do not drink the water from the appliance. Particles of detergent can stay in your appli-

ance.

• Do not keep the appliance door open without supervision. This to prevent injury and to

fall on an open door.

• Do not sit or stand on the open door.

Use

• The appliance is only for domestic use. Do not use the appliance for other uses to pre-

vent injury to persons and damage to property.

• Only use the appliance to clean accessories that are applicable for dishwashers.

• Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in, near

or on the appliance. Risk of explosion or fire.

• Put the knives and all items with sharp points in the cutlery basket with their points

down. If not, put in a horizontal position in the upper basket or in the knife basket. (Not

all models have the knife basket).

• Use only specified products for dishwashers (detergent, salt, rinse aid).

• Types of salt that are not specified for dishwashers can cause damage to the water soft-

ener.

• Fill the appliance with salt before you start a washing programme. Remaining salt in the

appliance can cause corrosion or make a hole in the bottom of the appliance.

• Do not fill the rinse aid dispenser with other products than the rinse aid, (dishwasher

cleaning agent, liquid detergent). This can cause damage to the appliance.

Safety information

3

• Make sure that the spray arms can move freely before you start a washing programme.

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

operates. There is a risk of skin burns.

• Do not remove the dishes from the appliance until the washing programme is comple-

ted.

Care and cleaning

• Before you clean the appliance, deactivate it and disconnect the mains plug from the

mains socket.

• Do not use flammable products or products that can cause corrosion.

• Do not use the appliance without the filters. Make sure that the installation of the filters

is correct. An incorrect installation causes unsatisfactory washing results and damage to

the appliance.

• Do not use spray water or steam to clean the appliance. Risk of electrical shock and

damage to the appliance.

Installation

• Make sure that the appliance is not damaged. Do not install or connect a damaged appli-

ance, contact the supplier.

• Remove all packaging before you install and use the appliance.

• Only a qualified person must do the electrical connection, the plumbing and the installa-

tion of the appliance. This to prevent the risks of structural damage or injury.

• Make sure that the mains plug is disconnected from the mains socket during installation.

• Do not drill into the sides of the appliance to prevent damage to hydraulic components

and electrical components.

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

Frost precautions

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

• The manufacturer is not responsible for frost damage.

Water connection

• Use new hoses to connect the appliance to the water supply. Do not use used hoses.

• Do not connect the appliance to new pipes or pipes not used for a long time. Let the

water flow for some minutes, then connect the inlet hose.

• Make sure not to squash or cause damage to the water hoses when you install the appli-

ance.

• Make sure that the water couplings are tight to prevent a water leakage.

• The first time you use the appliance, make sure that the hoses do not have water leaks.

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

There is pressure in the water inlet hose only when the water flows. If there is a leak in

the water inlet hose, the safety valve interrupts the flow of water.

– Be careful when you connect the water inlet hose:

– Do not put the water inlet hose or the safety valve in water.

– If the water inlet hose or the safety valve are damaged, immediately disconnect the

mains plug from the mains socket.

– Contact the service centre to replace the water inlet hose with safety valve.

4 Safety information

WARNING!

Dangerous voltage.

Electrical connection

• The appliance must be earthed.

• Make sure that the electrical information on the rating plate agrees with the power sup-

ply.

• Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.

• Do not use multiple plugs and extension cables. There is a risk of fire.

• Do not replace or change the mains cable. Contact the service centre.

• Make sure not to squash or cause damage to the mains plug and cable behind the appli-

ance.

• 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.

Service centre

• Only a qualified person can repair or work on the appliance. Contact the service centre.

• Use only original spare parts.

To discard the appliance

• To prevent the risk of injury or damage:

– Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

– Cut off the mains cable and discard it.

– Remove the door catch. This prevents children or pets to be closed in the appliance.

There is a risk of suffocation.

– Discard the appliance at the local waste disposal centre.

WARNING!

The dishwasher detergents are dangerous and can cause corrosion !

• If an accident occurs with these detergents, contact immediately a physician.

• If the detergent gets into the mouth, contact immediately a physician.

• If the detergent gets into the eyes, contact immediately a physician and clean the eyes

with water.

• Keep dishwasher detergents in a safe area and out of children touch.

• Do not keep the appliance door open when there is detergent in the detergent dispenser.

• Fill the detergent dispenser only before you start a washing programme.

Safety information

5

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1 Top spray arm

2 Upper basket

3 Upper spray arm

4 Filters

5 Lower spray arm

6 Detergent dispenser

7 Rinse aid dispenser

8 Rating plate

9 Salt container

6 Product description

CONTROL PANEL

A

B

C

1 2 4 53

6

1 On/off button

2 Programme button

3 Multitab button

4 Half-load button

5 Indicator lights

6 Function buttons

Indicators

Washing phase indicator. It comes on when the washing phase or the rinsing

phase operates.

Drying phase indicator. It comes on when the drying phase operates.

End indicator. It comes on when:

• The washing programme is completed.

• You adjust the level of the water softener.

• You activate or deactivate the rinse aid dispenser.

• There is a malfunction of the appliance.

Rinse aid indicator. It comes on when it is necessary to fill the rinse aid dispenser.

1)

Salt indicator. It comes on when it is necessary to fill the salt container.

1)

After you fill the container, the salt indicator can stay on for some hours. This

does not have an unwanted effect on the operation of the appliance.

1) When the salt container and/or the rinse aid dispenser are empty, the related indicators do not come on while a

washing programme operates.

Control panel 7

Programme indicators

When you set a washing programme the related indicator comes on. Refer to

‘Washing programmes’.

On/off button

Press this button to activate or deactivate the appliance.

Programme button

Press this button again and again until the indicator of the washing programme comes on.

Refer to 'Washing programmes'.

Multitab button

Press this button to activate or deactivate the multitab function. Refer to 'Multitab func-

tion'.

Half-load button

Use this function when it is necessary to start a washing programme with a small load.

The half-load function decreases the programme time and the consumption of water and

energy.

When you use this function, put the load in the two baskets and decrease the detergent

quantity.

Activate or deactivate the half-load function before the start of a washing programme. You

cannot activate or deactivate the function while a washing programme operates.

The half-load function is not available for all washing programmes. Refer to 'Washing pro-

grammes'.

Function buttons

With these buttons you can:

• Adjust electronically the level of the water softener. Refer to 'Setting the water softener'.

• Activate and deactivate the rinse aid dispenser (only with the multitab function on). Re-

fer to 'What to do if...'.

• Cancel a washing programme in operation. Refer to 'Setting and starting a washing pro-

gramme'.

Setting mode

The appliance must be in setting mode for these operations:

• To set and start a washing programme.

• To adjust electronically the level of the water softener.

Activate the appliance. The appliance is in setting mode when:

• All the programme indicators come on.

Activate the appliance. The appliance is not in setting mode when:

• Only one programme indicator comes on.

8 Control panel

– It is necessary to cancel the programme to go back to the setting mode. Refer to 'Set-

ting and starting a washing programme'.

USE OF THE APPLIANCE

1. Be sure that the set level of the water softener agrees with the water hardness in your

area. If not, adjust the water softener.

2. Fill the salt container with dishwasher salt.

3. Fill the rinse aid dispenser with rinse aid.

4. Load cutlery and dishes into the appliance.

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

6. Fill the detergent dispenser with the correct quantity of detergent.

7. Start the washing programme.

If you use the combi detergent tablets ('3 in 1', '4 in 1', '5 in 1'), use the multitab function

(refer to 'Multitab function').

SETTING THE WATER SOFTENER

The water softener removes minerals and salts from the water supply. These minerals and

salts can cause damage to the appliance.

Adjust the level of the water softener if this does not agree with the water hardness in your

area.

Contact your local water authority to know the water hardness in your area.

Water hardness Water hardness adjustment

German degrees

(dH°)

French degrees

(TH°)

mmol/l

51 - 70 91 - 125 9.1 - 12.5 10

43 - 50 76 - 90 7.6 - 9.0 9

37 - 42 65 - 75 6.5 - 7.5 8

29 - 36 51 - 64 5.1 - 6.4 7

23 - 28 40 - 50 4.0 - 5.0 6

19 - 22 33 - 39 3.3 - 3.9 5

15 - 18 26 - 32 2.6 - 3.2 4

11 - 14 19 - 25 1.9 - 2.5 3

4 - 10 7 - 18 0.7 - 1.8

2

1)

< 4 < 7 < 0.7

1

2)

1) Factory position.

2) Do not use salt at this level.

Adjustment of the water softener

1. Activate the appliance. Make sure that the appliance is in setting mode.

Use of the appliance

9

2. Press and hold function button (B) and function button (C) at the same time until the

indicators of function buttons (A), (B) and (C) flash.

3. Release function button (B) and function button (C).

4. Press function button (A).

• The indicators of function button (B) and function button (C) go off.

• The indicator of function button (A) continues to flash.

• The end indicator starts to flash. The number of flashes shows the current adjust-

ment. Example: 5 flashes / pause / 5 flashes = level 5.

5. Press function button (A) to change the adjustment. Each time you press function but-

ton (A), the adjustment goes to the subsequent level.

6. Deactivate the appliance to confirm.

USE OF DISHWASHER SALT

How to fill the salt container:

1. Turn the cap counterclockwise and open the salt container.

2. Fill the salt container with 1 litre of water (only for the first time you fill with salt).

3. Use the funnel to fill the salt container with salt.

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

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

It is correct that water comes out from the salt container when you fill it with salt.

10 Use of dishwasher salt

USE OF DETERGENT AND RINSE AID

2

0

3

1

2

3

4

-

+

M

A

x

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Use of detergent

To help the environment, do not use more than the correct quantity of detergent.

Follow the detergent manufacturer recommendations on the detergent packaging.

Do these steps to fill the detergent dispenser:

1.

Press the release button

2

to open the lid

7

of the detergent dispenser.

2.

Put the detergent in the dispenser

1

.

3. If the washing programme has a prewash phase, put a small quantity of detergent in

the prewash detergent compartment

3

.

4.

If you use the detergent tablets, put the tablet in the detergent dispenser

1

.

5. Close the detergent dispenser. Press the lid until it locks into position.

Different brands of detergent dissolve in different times. Some detergent tablets do not

have the best cleaning results during short washing programmes. Use long washing pro-

grammes when you use the detergent tablets to fully remove the detergent.

Use of rinse aid

Rinse aid makes it possible to dry the dishes without streaks and stains.

The rinse aid dispenser automatically adds rinse aid during the last rinsing phase.

Do these steps to fill the rinse aid dispenser:

1.

To open the rinse aid dispenser, turn the cap

4

counterclockwise

2.

Fill the rinse aid dispenser

5

with rinse aid. The mark 'max' shows the maximum level.

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

the washing programme.

4. To close the rinse aid dispenser, put the cap in position and turn it clockwise.

Adjust the rinse aid dosage

Factory set: position 3.

Use of detergent and rinse aid

11

You can set the rinse aid dosage between position 1 (lowest dosage) and position 4 (highest

dosage).

Turn the rinse aid selector

6

to increase or decrease the dosage.

MULTITAB FUNCTION

The multitab function is for combi detergent tablets.

These tablets contain agents as detergent, rinse aid and dishwasher salt. Some types of tab-

lets can contain other agents.

Be sure that these tablets are applicable for the water hardness in your area (refer to the

instructions on the packaging of the products).

The multitab function deactivates the flow of rinse aid and salt.

The multitab function deactivates the indicators of salt and rinse aid.

The programme duration can increase if you use the multitab function.

Activate or deactivate the multitab function before the start of a washing programme. You

cannot activate or deactivate the function when a washing programme operates.

To activate the multitab function

• Press the multitab button, the multitab indicator comes on. The function is activated.

– When you activate the multitab function, it stays on until you deactivate it.

To deactivate the multitab function and use separately detergent, salt and rinse aid

1. Press the multitab button, the multitab indicator goes off. The function is deactivated.

2. Fill the salt container and the rinse aid dispenser.

3. Adjust the water hardness to the highest level.

4. Start a washing programme without dishes.

5. When the washing programme is completed, adjust the water softener to the water

hardness in your area.

6. Adjust the quantity of rinse aid.

LOADING CUTLERY AND DISHES

Hints and tips

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

• Remove the remaining food from the items.

• Make soft the remaining burned food on the items.

• Put hollow items (cups, glasses and pans) with the opening down.

• Make sure that water does not collect in containers or in bowls.

• Make sure that cutlery and dishes do not bond together.

• Make sure that the glasses do not touch other glasses.

• Put small items in the cutlery basket.

• Mix the spoons with other cutlery to prevent them to bond together.

• When you put the items in the baskets, make sure that the water can touch all surfaces.

• Put light items in the upper basket. Make sure that the items do not move.

• Water droplets can collect on plastic items and non-stick pans.

12 Multitab function

The lower basket

Put the saucepans, lids, plates, salad bowls and

cutlery in the lower basket. Arrange the service

dishes in the front part of the basket.

The rows of prongs in the rear part of the basket

can be flat to load pots, pans, bowls and deep

dishes.

1. Hold the two rows of prongs on the right side

at the rear part of the basket.

2. Lift the rows of prongs out of the guides.

3. Fold the rows of prongs.

1. Hold the two rows of prongs on the left

side at the rear part of the basket.

2. Lift the rows of prongs out of the guides.

3. Fold the rows of prongs.

You can adjust the width of the left row of

prongs.

1. Hold the row of prongs at the rear part of

the basket.

2. Pull the row of prongs until it disengages.

3. Push the row of prongs out of the guide.

4. Put the row of prongs into the other

guide.

5. Push the row of prongs down until it engages in position.

Loading cutlery and dishes 13

The cutlery basket

Put the forks and spoons with the handles down.

Put the knives with the handles up.

Mix the spoons with other cutlery to prevent them

to bond together.

Lower the handle of the cutlery basket to put the

cutlery in the basket.

Use the cutlery grids. If the dimensions of the cut-

lery prevent to use the cutlery grids, you can easily

hide them.

14 Loading cutlery and dishes

The cutlery basket has two parts. You can use

these parts separately for more loading flexibility.

To disassemble the parts, move them horizontally

in opposite directions and pull them apart. To as-

semble the parts, put them together and move

horizontally to each other.

The upper basket

The upper basket is for saucers, salad bowls, cups,

glasses, pots and lids. Arrange the items to let wa-

ter touch all surfaces.

For longer items fold the cup racks up.

Put the glasses with long stems in the cup racks

with the stems up.

Loading cutlery and dishes 15

• For glasses with long stems, fold the glass

holder up (figure 1).

• If you do not use the glass holder, move it to

the right side (figure 2).

Put the glasses on the prongs.

Adjusting the height of the upper basket

If you put large plates in the lower basket, first move the upper basket to the upper posi-

tion.

Do these steps to move the upper basket to the

upper or lower position:

1. Pull the basket out until it stops.

2. Lift the upper basket and move it down until it

latches in the upper or lower position.

16 Loading cutlery and dishes

Maximum dimensions for plates with upper

basket in upper position.

Maximum dimensions for plates with upper

basket in lower position

Position of large plates in lower basket

18

25

32

20

25

30

Loading cutlery and dishes 17

WASHING PROGRAMMES

Programme Type of soil Type of load Programme description Half-load func-

tion

Heavy soil Crockery, cutlery,

pots and pans

Prewash

Wash 70 °C

Rinses

Dry

Yes

1)

Normal soil Crockery and cut-

lery

Prewash

Wash 50 °C

Rinses

Dry

No

Normal or

light soil

Delicate crockery

and glassware

Wash 45 °C

Rinses

Dry

No

1) This is the standard programme for test institutes. With this programme you have the most efficient use of

water and energy consumption for crockery and cutlery with normal soil. Refer to the supplied leaflet for test

information.

Consumption values

Programme Programme time (mi-

nute)

Energy (kWh) Water (litre)

116 - 126 1.9 - 2.1 22 - 24

165 - 175 1.0 - 1.1 14 - 15

65 - 75 0.8 - 0.9 13 - 14

The water pressure and temperature, the variations of the mains supply and the quantity of

dishes can change the consumption values.

SETTING AND STARTING A WASHING PROGRAMME

Starting the washing programme

You can set the washing programme with the appliance door open or closed.

If the door is open, you can change the setting because the appliance starts to operate only

after you close the door.

If the door is closed, the appliance starts to operate after 3 seconds from the setting of the

washing programme.

1. Activate the appliance. Make sure that the appliance is in setting mode.

2. Set the washing programme.

• The related programme indicator comes on.

• All the other programme indicators go off.

3. Close the appliance door, the washing programme starts automatically.

18 Washing programmes

Interruption of a washing programme

• Open the appliance door.

– The washing programme stops.

• Close the appliance door.

– The washing programme continues from the point of interruption.

Cancelling the washing programme

If the washing programme has not started, you can change the selection.

To change the selection while the washing programme operates, it is necessary to cancel

the programme.

• Press and hold the function button (B) and function button (C) at the same time until all

the programme indicators come on.

Make sure that there is detergent in the detergent dispenser before you start a new wash-

ing programme.

End of the washing programme

When the washing programme is completed, the end indicator comes on.

1. Deactivate the appliance.

2. Open the appliance door.

For better drying results, keep the appliance door ajar for some minutes.

Remove the items from the baskets

• Let the dishes become cold before you remove them from the appliance. Hot dishes can

be easily damaged.

• First remove the items from the lower basket, then from the upper basket.

• There can be water on the sides and on the door of the appliance. Stainless steel be-

comes cool more quickly than the dishes.

Setting and starting a washing programme

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20 Setting and starting a washing programme

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