Electrolux GA55SLI301, User Manual

Page 1: ...user manual GA55SLI301 dishwasher ...

Page 2: ...We were thinking of you when we made this product ...

Page 3: ...ectrolux ambition is to offer a wide variety of quality products that make your life more comfortable You can look at some examples on the cover in this manual But now it s time to study this manual and start using and enjoying the benefits from your new machine We promise that it ll make your life a little easier Good luck Welcome to the world of Electrolux 117986 53 0 ...

Page 4: ...g 37 Technical data 40 Hints for test institutes 42 Installation 44 Environment concerns 48 Warranty Point of Service 49 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 4 electrolux contents ...

Page 5: ...iance 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 th...

Page 6: ... 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...

Page 7: ...pray arm Upper basket Upper basket spray arm Filters Lower spray arm Detergent dispenser Rinse aid dispenser Rating plate Salt container 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 This dishwasher has an internal light in case that this light has to be replaced please contact your local Service Force Centre ...

Page 8: ...yed messages and audible signals will guide you in the setting of the appliance and the selection of a washing programme and available options On Off button Programme selection button Delay start button Option button Cancel button OK button Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...

Page 9: ...the delay start button until in the number of hours for the delay start will appear in the display Press OK button to confirm Option button allows the setting of the options see chart in the following pages How to set the options 1 Press Option button 2 Continue to press Option until desired option is displayed ANTIBACTERIAL EXTRA RINSE ECO DRY 3 IN 1 HALF LOAD SETTINGS 3 Press OK to confirm and e...

Page 10: ...mme that will be automatically updated in the display This option is not available with all washing programmes see Washing programmes chart active the corresponding symbol illuminates not active ON OFF ECO DRY This option allows to shorten the drying phase This option is not available with all washing programmes see Washing programmes chart active the corresponding symbol illuminates not active ON...

Page 11: ...ckground of the display 10 different levels can be selected 3 IN 1 active not active ON OFF CONTRAST Allows you to increase or decrease the contrast of the display 10 different levels can be selected WATER HARDNESS Allows you to set manually the water softener Set the dishwasher for the use of combi detergent tablets 3 in 1 4 in 1 5 in 1 etc See 3 in 1 function Symbol 3 IN 1 appears in the display...

Page 12: ...s drying In this row several details are displayed Setting mode guide to the selection of the washing programme duration time of the programme options when together with the washing programme one or more options are set the update of the programme duration will occur automatically Once the programme has started indicates the sequence of the running phase and the running time of the programme in pr...

Page 13: ...tion has been selected Sound volume exclusion of the volume for audible signals Attention message Illuminates when refilling for salt and or rinse aid is necessary the filters are incorrectly positioned Antibacterial is illuminated when antibacterial option has been selected Energy is illuminated when the Energy washing programme is selected or in progress Extra rinse is illuminated when the Extra...

Page 14: ...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 Your local Water Authority can advise you on the hardness of the water in your area The dishwasher is factory set at level 2 Level 2 displayed means that the water hardness sensor ...

Page 15: ...c setting yes 37 42 65 75 6 5 7 5 level 8 automatic setting yes 29 36 51 64 5 1 6 4 level 7 automatic setting yes 23 28 40 50 4 0 5 0 level 6 automatic setting yes 19 22 33 39 3 3 3 9 level 5 automatic setting yes 15 18 26 32 2 6 3 2 level 4 automatic setting yes 11 14 19 25 1 9 2 5 level 3 automatic setting yes 4 10 7 18 0 7 1 8 level 2 automatic setting yes 4 7 0 7 level 1 manual setting no ...

Page 16: ...e 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 container will require topping up periodically You are re...

Page 17: ... 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 eve...

Page 18: ...orb 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 Daily use Load hollow items such as cups glasses pans etc with the opening downwards so that water cannot collect in the contain...

Page 19: ...glass Steel items prone to rusting Wooden platters Items made from synthetics fibres are of limited suitability Only wash stoneware in the dishwasher if it is specially marked as being dishwasher safe by the manufacturer Glazed patterns may fade if machine washed frequently Silver and aluminium parts have a tendency to discolour during washing Residues e g egg white egg yolk and mustard often caus...

Page 20: ...cross over one another To set the width pull the right hand plate rack upwards at the back until it disengages then pull it towards the back out of the front guide Insert the plate rack in the other guide and press it down at the back until it snaps in The rear plate rack can be easily folded down to allow you to load pots pans and bowls Folding down the right plate rack will create another plate ...

Page 21: ...l hazard Long and or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives must be positioned horizontally in the upper basket Take care when loading or unloading sharp items such as knives Forks and spoons should be placed in the removable cutlery basket with the handles facing downwards and the knives with their handles facing upwards fig 1 If the handles protrude from the bottom of the basket obstructi...

Page 22: ...cutlery basket is in two parts which can be separated to give greater loading flexibility To separate the two parts slide them horizontally in opposite directions and pull them apart fig 4 To reassemble reverse the procedure fig 4 ...

Page 23: ...r tall crockery items The cup racks can also be fixed in an intermediate position Lay or hang glasses with the stems in the slots in the cup racks Before closing the door ensure that the spray arms can rotate freely Glass holders For glasses with long stems and tall cylindrical glasses fold up the glass holder Top picture To unload or when not needed fold the glass holder back to the right Middle ...

Page 24: ...oading your machine always close the door as an open door can be a hazard The adjustment of the height of the upper basket is possible also when the basket has been loaded Moving the upper basket to the higher lower position 1 Pull out the basket completely 2 Raise the upper basket as far as it will go and then lower it vertically The upper basket will latch into the lower or higher position ...

Page 25: ...daily use electrolux 25 Maximum plate sizes with upper basket in higher position 18 25 32 Maximum plate sizes with upper basket in lower position Arrangement of large plates in the lower basket 20 25 30 ...

Page 26: ...pproximately 30 g of detergent 3 All programmes with prewash need an additional detergent dose 5 10 g that must be placed in the prewash detergent chamber 2 This detergent will take effect during the prewash phase When using detergent tablets place the tablet in compartment 1 4 Close the lid and press until it locks in place 1 2 Detergent tablets Detergent tablets from different manufactures disso...

Page 27: ...e cycle durations may change In this case in the display the indication of the time is automatically updated Once the programme is running the 3 IN 1 function can NO longer be changed If you want to exclude the 3 IN 1 function you have to cancel the programme setting and then deactivate the 3 IN 1 function In this case you have to set a washing programme and desired options again If you decide to ...

Page 28: ...utomatically The opening of the door will interrupt the countdown of the delay start Close the door the countdown will continue from the point at which it was interrupted If the message CLOSE FILTER is displayed the filters are not positioned correctly Check that the filters fit perfectly See Care and cleaning If filling with rinse aid and or salt is necessary the refilling messages will appear in...

Page 29: ...he dishwasher will automatically stop and an audible signal informs you of the end of the washing programme The messages PROGRAMME END alternated with PLEASE SWITCH OFF are displayed Open the door Press the On Off button Leave the door ajar and wait a few minutes before removing the dishes in this way they will be cooler and the drying will be improved If a new washing programme will be set check ...

Page 30: ...s are sensitive to knocks The dishes should therefore be allowed to cool down before removing from the appliance Empty the lower basket first and then the upper one this will avoid water dripping from the upper basket onto the dishes in the lower one Water may appear on the sides and the door of the dishwasher as the stainless steel will eventually become cooler than the dishes ...

Page 31: ...inses Final rinse Drying Degree of soil Type of load Programme description Energy 2 Normal soil Crockery and cutlery Prewash Main wash up to 50 C 1 intermediate rinse Final rinse Drying 30 minutes 3 Normal or light soil Crockery and cutlery Main wash up to 65 C Final rinse 20 minutes 4 Light soil Crockery and cutlery Main wash up to 50 C Final rinse 45 Glass Normal soil Main wash up to 45 C 1 inte...

Page 32: ...eal for washing a partially loaded dishwasher This is the perfect daily programme made to meet the needs of a family of 4 persons who only wish to load breakfast and dinner crockery and cutlery 4 We recommend to not use detergent tablets with this programme The short time will not guarantee the complete dissolution of the tablet and consequently the complete removal of detergent residuals Programm...

Page 33: ...ime to time 1 Open the door and remove the lower basket 2 Take hold of the fine filter by the handle and remove by turning it to the right 3 Clean the fine filter thoroughly with a brush under running water Before cleaning the filters ensure that the machine is switched off Care and cleaning 2 1 The message CLEAN FILTER will periodically appear to remind you to clean the filters NEVER use the dish...

Page 34: ...ms Regularly check the nozzles in the 3 spray arms for blockages If necessary clean the nozzles with a piece of fine wire or a fine needle and a strong water jet Do not damage the nozzle openings 3 Clean the spray arm and the fixing screw 4 Fasten the spray arm with the fixing screw A by turning it clockwise Ceiling spray arm 1 Undo the fixing screw A by turning it anti clockwise 2 Pull the spray ...

Page 35: ...gents that scratch or scour are not suitable If required use a commercially available cleaner for chrome surfaces Follow the manufacturer s instructions when using these products Internal cleaning Ensure that the seals around the door the detergent and rinse aid dispensers are cleaned regularly with a damp cloth We recommend every 3 months to run the wash programme for heavy soiled dishes using de...

Page 36: ...the inside of the machine clean Frost precautions Avoid placing the machine in a location where the temperature is below 0 C If this is unavoidable empty the machine close the appliance door disconnect the water inlet pipe and empty it Moving the machine If you have to move the machine moving house etc 1 Unplug it 2 Turn the water tap off 3 Remove the water inlet and discharge hoses 4 Pull the mac...

Page 37: ...Check the water drain hose connection The filter where present in the threaded hose fitting at the water inlet valve is blocked Clean the filter in the threaded hose The water tap is turned off Turn the water tap on message DRAIN BLOCKED displayed The dishwasher will not drain The sink spigot is blocked Clean out the sink spigot The water drain hose has not been correctly laid or it is bent or squ...

Page 38: ...fuse Once these checks have been carried out switch on the appliance The programme will continue from the point at which it was interrupted If the malfunction or fault code reappears contact the Service Force Centre For other fault codes not described in the above chart please contact your Service Force Centre Contact your local Service Force Centre quoting the model Mod product number PNC and ser...

Page 39: ...ts on the dishes the salt container is empty The drain hose connection is not correct The salt container cap is not properly closed The dishes are wet and dull Rinse aid was not used The rinse aid dispenser is empty There are streaks milky spots or a bluish coating on glasses and dishes Decrease rinse aid dosing Water drops have dries onto glasses and dishes Increase rinse aid dosing The detergent...

Page 40: ... supply pressure Minimum 0 5 bar 0 05 MPa 8 bar 0 8 MPa Maximum Capacity 11 place settings Max weight 55 5 kg Electrical connection Voltage Overall power Fuse Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the dishwasher s door Subject to change without notice ...

Page 41: ...upply and the amount of dishes Consumption values Programme duration in minutes Programme Energy consumption in kWh Water consumption in litres 85 105 Automatic 1 1 1 5 12 22 105 115 70 Intensive 1 8 2 0 22 24 100 110 50 Normal 1 3 1 5 15 17 30 30 minutes 0 9 8 20 20 minutes 0 7 8 175 Energy Test programme for test institutes 1 0 14 65 75 45 Glass 0 8 0 9 13 14 7 Prewash 0 1 4 ...

Page 42: ...arried out when the salt container and rinse aid dispenser have been filled with salt and rinse aid respectively and using the test programme see Consumption values Full load 11 standard place settings Amount of detergent required 27 5 Type B Rinse aid setting position 6 Type III Arrangement cutlery basket 6 7 7 8 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ...

Page 43: ...hints for test institutes electrolux 43 Arrangement upper basket upper basket in lowered position Arrangement lower basket ...

Page 44: ...r Nevertheless we advise you a cold water supply A hot water supply is not always efficient with very soiled crockery as it shortens the washing programmes a lot For making the connection itself the coupling nut fitted to the machine s supply hose is designed to screw onto a 3 4 gas thread spout or to a purpose made quick coupling tap such as the Press block The water pressure must be within the l...

Page 45: ... A water inlet hose with safety valve must only be replaced by the Service Force Centre Place the water inlet hose in such a way that it is never higher than the bottom edge of the safety valve Warning Dangerous voltage Water outlet hose connection The drain hose can face either to the right or left of the dishwasher Ensure the hose is not bent or squashed as this could prevent or slow down the di...

Page 46: ...rthed Prior to using the appliance for the first time ensure that the rated voltage and type of supply on the rating plate match that of the supply where the appliance is to be installed The fuse rating is also to be found on the rating plate Always plug the mains plug into a correctly installed shockproof socket Multi way plugs connectors and extension cables must not be used This could constitut...

Page 47: ...h the appliance in pull the cable and hoses through and ensure that they are not kinked or squashed 3 Line up the appliance and fix it on both sides in the upper area of the tub casing 105 50 Other fixing possibilities on the plinth Additional bracket on the top available as special accessory contact your local Service Force Centre ...

Page 48: ... and endangering their lives Environment concerns Old appliance The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequen...

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