GA60LI221OLATEST - Dishwasher AEG-ELECTROLUX - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GA60LI221OLATEST AEG-ELECTROLUX

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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE

We recommend the use of original spare parts. When contacting Service, ensure that you have the following data available. The information can be found on the rating plate. Model, PNC, Serial Number. Warning / Caution-Safety information General information and tips Environmental information Subject to change without notice. 50 www.electrolux.com

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes injuries and damages. Always keep the instructions with the appliance for future reference.

1.1 Children and vulnerable

people safety WARNING! Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability.

• Do not let persons, children included, with reduced physical sensory, reduced mental functions or lack of experience and knowledge use the appliance. They must have supervision or instruction for the operation of the appliance by a person who is responsible for their safety.
• Do not let children play with the appliance.
• Keep all packaging away from children.
• Keep all detergents away from children.
• Keep children and pets away from the appliance door when it is open.

• 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.
• Obey the installation instruction supplied with the appliance.
• Make sure that the appliance is installed below and adjacent to safe structures.

• 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 appliance power supply cable need to be replaced, this must be carried out by our 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.
• Do not touch the mains cable or the mains plug with wet hands.
• This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives. Water connection
• Make sure not to cause damage to the water hoses.
• Before you connect the appliance to new pipes or pipes not used for a long time, let the water flow until it is clean.
• The first time you use the appliance, make sure that there is no leakage.
• The water inlet hose has a safety valve and a sheath with an inner mains cable. 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. WARNING! Dangerous voltage.
• If the water inlet hose is damaged, immediately disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Contact the Service to replace the water inlet hose. ENGLISH

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: – Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments – Farm houses – By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments – Bed and breakfast type environments. WARNING! Risk of injury, burns, electrical shock or fire.
• Do not change the specification of this appliance.
• 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.
• 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.
• Do not use water spray and steam to clean the appliance.

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. 52 www.electrolux.com

Description Salt indicator. This indicator is off while the programme operates. Rinse aid indicator. This indicator is off while the programme operates. Multitab indicator. Energy Saver indicator

Degree of soil Type of load Programme phases Options All Crockery, cutlery, pots and pans Prewash Wash 45 °C or 70 °C Rinses Dry Energy Saver Heavy soil Crockery, cutlery, pots and pans Prewash Wash 70 °C Rinses Dry Energy Saver Fresh soil Crockery and cutlery Wash 60 °C Rinse Normal soil Crockery and cutlery Prewash Wash 50 °C Rinses Dry Energy Saver Normal or light soil Delicate crockery and glassware Wash 45 °C Rinses Dry Energy Saver All Prewash

1) The appliance senses the degree of soil and the quantity of items in the baskets. It

automatically adjusts the temperature and quantity of the water, the energy consumption and the programme duration.

2) This programme has a high temperature rinsing phase for better hygiene results. During the

rinsing phase, the temperature stays at 70 °C for 10 to 14 minutes.

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

short time. 54 www.electrolux.com

4) 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).

5) Use this programme to quickly rinse the dishes. This prevents the remaining food to bond

on the dishes and bad odours to come out from the appliance. Do not use detergent with this programme. Consumption values Programme1) Duration (min) Energy (kWh) Water (l)

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 programme duration and the consumption values. Information for test institutes For all the necessary information for test performance. send an email to: info.test@dishwasher-production.com Write down the product number (PNC) that is on the rating plate.

Activate or deactivate the options before the start of a programme. You cannot activate or deactivate the options while a programme operates. If one or more options are set, make sure that the related indicators are on before the programme starts.

Activate this option only when you use the combi detergent tablets. This option deactivates the flow of rinse aid and salt. The related indicators are off. The programme duration can increase.

• Press the multitab button, the related indicator comes on. If you stop to use the combi detergent tablets, before you start to use separately detergent, rinse aid and dishwasher salt, do these steps:

1. Set the water softener to the highest

2. Make sure that the salt container and

the rinse aid dispenser are full.

3. Start the shortest programme with a

rinsing phase, without detergent and without dishes.

4. Adjust the water softener to the water

hardness in your area.

5. Adjust the released quantity of rinse

This option decreases the temperature in the drying phase. The energy consumption decreases by 25%.

The dishes can be wet at the end of the programme.

• Press the Energy Saver button, the related indicator comes on.

1. Make sure that the set level of the water softener agrees with the water

hardness in your area. If not, adjust the water softener. Contact your local water authority to know the water hardness in your area.

2. Fill the salt container.

3. Fill the rinse aid dispenser.

4. Open the water tap.

5. Processing residues can stay in the

appliance. Start a programme to remove them. Do not use detergent and do not load the baskets.

6.1 Adjusting the water softener

1) Factory position.

2) Do not use salt at this level.

You must adjust the water softener manually and electronically. 56 www.electrolux.com Manual adjustment Turn the water hardness dial to the position 1 or 2. Electronic adjustment

1. Press the on/off button to activate the

appliance. Make sure that the appliance is in setting mode, refer to ‘Setting and starting a programme’.

2. Press and hold buttons (8) and (9) at

the same time until the programme indicators above buttons (8), (9) and (10) flash.

3. Press button (10).

• The programme indicators above buttons (8) and (9) go off.

• The programme indicator above button (10) continues to flash.
• The display shows the current setting of the water softener, e.g. = level 5.

4. Press button (10) again and again to

5. Deactivate the appliance to confirm

Turn the cap counterclockwise and open the salt container. Put 1 litre of water in the salt container (only for the first time). Fill the salt container with dishwasher salt. Remove the salt around the opening of the salt container. Turn the cap clockwise to close the salt container. CAUTION! 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. ENGLISH

Press the release button (D) to open the lid (C). Fill the rinse aid dispenser (A), no more than the mark 'max'. Remove the spilled rinse aid with an absorbent cloth to prevent too much foam. Close the lid. Make sure that the release button locks into position. You can turn the selector of the released quantity (B) between position 1 (lowest quantity) and position 4 (highest quantity).

1. Open the water tap.

2. Press the on/off button to activate the

appliance. Make sure that the appliance is in setting mode, refer to ’Setting and starting a programme’.

• If the salt indicator is on, fill the salt container.
• If the rinse aid indicator is on, fill the rinse aid dispenser.

3. Load the baskets.

4. Add the detergent.

• If you use the combi detergent tablets, activate the multitab option.

5. Set and start the correct programme

for the type of load and the degree of soil.

Press the release button (B) to open the lid (C). Put the detergent in the compartment (A) . If the programme has a prewash phase, put a small quantity of detergent on the inner part of the appliance door. If you use detergent tablets, put the tablet in the compartment (A). Close the lid. Make sure that the release button locks into position. 58 www.electrolux.com

7.2 Setting and starting a

programme Setting mode The appliance must be in setting mode to accept some operations. The appliance is in setting mode when, after the activation:

• All the programme indicators come on
• The display shows 2 horizontal status bars. If the control panel shows other conditions, press the cancel button until the appliance is in setting mode. Starting a programme without delay start

1. Open the water tap.

2. To set a programme, keep the appliance door ajar.

3. Press the on/off button to activate the

4. Make sure that the appliance is in setting mode.

5. Press one of the programme buttons

again and again until only the indicator of the programme that you want to set is on.

• The programme duration flashes in the display.

6. If you want, you can set the options.

7. Close the appliance door. The programme starts.

• The display shows the programme duration that decreases with steps of 1 minute. Starting a programme with delay start

1. Set the programme and the options.

2. Press the delay button again and

again until the display shows the delay time you want to set (from 1 to 24 hours).

• The delay time flashes in the display.

3. Close the appliance door. The countdown starts.

• The display shows the countdown of the delay start that decreases with steps of 1 hour.
• When the countdown is completed, the programme starts. You can set a programme, options and the delay start also with the appliance door closed. In this condition, you only have 3 seconds after each setting before the appliance starts to operate. Opening the door while the appliance operates If you open the door, the appliance stops. When you close the door, the appliance continues from the point of interruption. Cancelling the delay start while the countdown operates Press the cancel button until all the programme indicators come on. The appliance goes back to setting mode, you have to set the programme again. Cancelling the programme Press the cancel button until all the programme indicators come on. Make sure that there is detergent in the detergent dispenser before you start a new programme. At the end of the programme When the programme is completed, the display shows 0.

1. Press the on/off button to deactivate

2. Close the water tap.

If you do not press the on/off button, the AUTO OFF device automatically deactivates the appliance after some minutes. This helps to decrease the energy consumption. ENGLISH Important

• 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 becomes cool more quickly than the dishes.

8.1 The water softener

Hard water contains a high quantity of minerals that can cause damage to the appliance and bad washing results. The water softener neutralises these minerals. The dishwasher salt keeps the water softener clean and in good conditions. It is important to set the right level of the water softener. This makes sure that the water softener uses the correct quantity of dishwasher salt and water.

8.2 Using salt, rinse aid and

• Only use salt, rinse aid and detergent for dishwasher. Other products can cause damage to the appliance.
• The rinse aid helps, during the last rinsing phase, to dry the dishes without streaks and stains.
• Combi detergent tablets contain detergent, rinse aid and other added agents. Be sure that these tablets are applicable to the water hardness in your area. Refer to the instructions on the packaging of the products.
• 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.

8.3 Loading the baskets

Refer to the supplied leaflet with examples of the load of 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 remaining food from the items.
• To remove easily remaining burned food, soak pots and pans in water before you put them in the appliance.
• Put hollow items (cups, glasses and pans) with the opening down.
• Make sure that cutlery and dishes do not bond together. Mix spoons with other cutlery.
• Make sure that glasses do not touch other glasses.
• Put the small items in the cutlery basket.
• Put the light items in the upper basket. Make sure that they do not move.
• Make sure that the spray arms can move freely before you start a programme.

8.4 Before starting a

programme Make sure that:

• The filters are clean and correctly installed.
• The spray arms are not clogged.
• The position of the items in the baskets is correct.
• The programme is applicable for the type of load and for the degree of soil.
• The correct quantity of detergent is used. 60 www.electrolux.com

• There is dishwasher salt and rinse aid (unless you use combi detergent tablets).

• The cap of the salt container is tight.

9. CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING! Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Dirty filters and clogged spray arms decrease the washing results. Make a check regularly and, if necessary, clean them.

9.1 Cleaning the filters

Turn the filter (A) counterclockwise and remove it.

To disassemble the filter (A), pull apart (A1) and (A2). Remove the filter (B). Wash the filters with water. Before you put the filter (B) back, make sure that there are no residues of food or soil in or around the edge of the sump.

Make sure that the filter (B) is correctly positioned under the 2 guides (C). Assemble the filter (A) and put it back in filter (B). Turn it clockwise until it locks. An incorrect position of the filters can cause bad washing results and damage to the appliance.

9.2 Cleaning the spray arms

9.3 External cleaning

Do not remove the spray arms. If the holes in the spray arms are clogged, remove remaining parts of soil with a thin pointed object. Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. ENGLISH

Only use neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads or solvents.

The appliance does not start or it stops during operation. Before you contact the Service, refer to the information that follows for a solution to the problem. With some problems, the display shows an alarm code: - The appliance does not fill with water.

- The appliance does not drain the water. - The anti-flood device is on. WARNING! Deactivate the appliance before you do the checks. Problem Possible solution You cannot activate the appliance. Make sure that the mains plug is connected to the mains socket. Make sure that there is not a damaged fuse in the fuse box. The programme does not start. Make sure that the appliance door is closed. If the delay start is set, cancel the setting or wait for the end of the countdown. The appliance does not fill with water. Make sure that the water tap is open. Make sure that the pressure of the water supply is not too low. For this information, contact your local water authority. Make sure that the water tap is not clogged. Make sure that the filter in the inlet hose is not clogged. Make sure that the inlet hose has no kinks or bends. The appliance does not drain the water. Make sure that the sink spigot is not clogged. Make sure that the drain hose has no kinks or bends. The anti-flood device is on. Close the water tap and contact the Service. After the checks are completed, activate the appliance. The programme continues from the point of interruption. If the problem occurs again, contact the Service. If the display shows other alarm codes, contact the Service.

10.1 If the washing and drying

results are not satisfactory Whitish streaks or bluish layers on glasses and dishes

• The released quantity of rinse aid is too much. Adjust the rinse aid selector to a lower position. 62 www.electrolux.com

• The quantity of detergent is too much. Stains and dry water drops on glasses and dishes
• The released quantity of rinse aid is not sufficient. Adjust the rinse aid selector to a higher position.
• The quality of the detergent can be the cause. Dishes are wet
• The programme is without a drying phase or with a low temperature drying phase.
• The rinse aid dispenser is empty.
• The quality of the rinse aid can be the cause.
• The quality of the combi detergent tablets can be the cause. Try a different brand or activate the rinse aid dispenser and use rinse aid together with the combi detergent tablets. Refer to ‘HINTS AND TIPS’ for other possible causes.

10.2 How to activate the rinse

1. Press the on/off button to activate the

appliance. Make sure that the appliance is in setting mode, refer to ‘Setting and starting a programme’.

2. Press and hold buttons (8) and (9) at

the same time until the programme indicators above buttons (8), (9) and (10) flash.

3. Press button (9) .

• The programme indicators above buttons (8) and (10) go off.
• The programme indicator above button (9) continues to flash.
• The display shows the current setting of the rinse aid dispenser. Off

4. Press button (9) to change the setting.

5. Deactivate the appliance to confirm

6. Adjust the released quantity of rinse

7. Fill the rinse aid dispenser.

The activation of the rinse aid dispenser can occur only with the multitab option activated.

Power consumption Left-on mode

1) Connect the water inlet hose to a water tap with a 3/4'' thread.

2) If the hot water comes from alternative sources of energy, (e.g. solar panels, aeolian

energy), use the hot water supply to decrease energy consumption. ENGLISH

Recycle the materials with the symbol . Put the packaging in applicable and electronic appliances. Do not dispose appliances marked with the symbol containers to recycle it. Help protect the environment and human health and to recycle waste of electrical with the household waste. Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office. 117924442-A-462012 www.electrolux.com/shop