User manual THERMA GS45VA100

[. . . ] BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG INSTRUCTION BOOK Seite 2 page 23 Geschirrspüler Dishwasher GS 45 V ALPHA 152963 14/0 0 03/04 Contents Safety instructions Disposal Economical and ecological dishwashing Installation instructions Building-in Levelling Fixing to adjacent units Water supply connections Water inlet hose with safety valve Water outlet hose connection Electrical connection Description of the appliance The control panel Prior to using for the first time The water softener Filling with salt Rinse aid In daily use Loading cutlery and dishes The lower basket The cutlery basket The upper basket Adjusting the height of the upper basket Use of detergent Different kinds of detergent Washing programmes Starting a washing programme Maintenance and cleaning Cleaning the filters Prolonged periods of non-operation Frost precautions Moving the machine What to do, when. . . Hints for test centres 24 24 24 25 25 25 25 25 25 26 26 27 27 29 29 30 31 32 32 32 33 33 33 34 35 36 37 38 38 38 38 38 39 41 Technical specifications Dimensions Width Height Max depth Max depth with open door 44. 6 cm 81. 8 - 87. 8 cm 55. 5 cm 114 cm Electrical connection: Voltage Overall power Fuse Water supply pressure Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the dishwasher's door. Minimum Maximum 50 kPa (0. 5 bar) 800 kPa (8 bar) 9 place settings Capacity This appliance complies with the following E. E. C. Directives: - 73/23 or 19. 2. 73 (Low Voltage Directive) and subsequent modifications; - 89/336 or 3. 5. 89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive) and subsequent modifications. 23 Safety instructions It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. [. . . ] After about 2 seconds the indicator lights of all the programme selection push buttons will illuminate indicating that the setted programme has been cancelled and that the machine is now in setting mode. Press simultaneously function push buttons 2 and 3, the indicator lights of the function push buttons 1, 2 and 3 start flashing. Press the function push button 2, the indicator lights of function push buttons 1 and 3 turn off while the indicator light of the push button 2 goes on flashing, at the same time the end of cycle indicator light illuminates, indicating that the inflow of rinse aid is active. To deactivate the inflow of rinse aid, press again the function push button 2, the end of cycle indicator light turns off, indicating that the inflow of rinse aid has been deactivated. To memorise the operation, switch off the dishwasher by pressing the On/Off push button or wait about 60 seconds after which the dishwasher will automatically return to setting mode. To activate again the inflow of rinse aid simply follow the above operations until the end of cycle indicator lights illuminates. BR09 BR07 BR14 Ensure that the lid is closed after every refill. Clean up any rinse aid spilt during filling with an absorbent cloth to avoid excess foaming during the next wash. Only use branded rinse aid for dishwashers. Never fill the rinse aid dispenser with any other substances (e. g. dishwasher cleaning agent, liquid detergent). This would damage the appliance. Adjusting the dose According to the finish and drying results obtained, adjust the dose of rinse aid by means of the 6 position selector (position 1 minimum dosage, position 6 maximum dosage). 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. Top up the rinse aid when the indicator light on the control panel illuminates. 31 In daily use q q q q Check if it's necessary to refill with special salt or rinse aid Load cutlery and dishes into the dishwasher. Select a wash programme suitable for the cutlery and dishes. Start the wash programme. Loading cutlery and dishes Sponges, household cloths and any object that can absorb water may not be washed in the dishwasher. q q Before loading the dishes, you should: - Remove large left-overs. - 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 . - Load hollow items such as cups, glasses, pans, etc. with the opening downwards so that water cannot collect in the container or a deep base. - Dishes and items of cutlery must not lie inside one another, or cover each other. - To avoid damage to glasses, they must not touch. - Lay small objects in the cutlery basket. Plastic items and pans with teflon have a tendency to retain water drops; these items will not dry as well as porcelain and steel items. q q For washing in the dishwasher the following cutlery/dishes are not suitable: - Cutlery with wooden, horn, china or mother-of-pearl handles - Plastic items that are not heat resistant - Older cutlery with glued parts that is not temperature resistant - Bonded cutlery items or dishes - Pewter or copper items - Lead crystal glass - Steel items subject to rusting - Wooden platters - Items made from synthetic fibres are of limited suitability: - Only wash stoneware in the dishwasher if it is specifically marked as being dishwasher-safe by the manufacturer. [. . . ] The programme does not start The main plug is not plugged in. The fuse has blown in the household fuse box. There is a whistling noise during washing The whistling is not a cause for concern. Use a different brand of detergent. Solutions Close the door. 39 . . . the wash results are not satisfactory The dishes are not clean q q q q q q q q The wrong washing programme has been selected. [. . . ]