Aeg Favorit compact 525 User manual

Favorit

Compact

525

/

525i

Dishwasher

Operating

Instructions

Table

of

Contents

GS

COMP

1

A-GB

Illustrations

(please

fold

out)

3

-

5

Important

instructions

23

-

24

Technical

data

24

Installation

Setting

up

25

Adapting

the

work-top

25

Connecting

the

waste-water

hose

25

-

26

Connecting

the

water

intake

hose

26

Water

protection

system

27

Electrical

connection

27

Starting

up

The

control

panel

28

Setting

the

water-hardness

29

Filling

the

special

salt

30

Filling

the

rinse-aid

30

-

31

Filling

the

dish-washing

powder

31

Arranging

the

crockery

31

-

32

A

few

tips

on

washing

dishes

by

machine

32

-

33

Working

steps

33

Dish-washing

programmes

34

-

35

Maintenance

Cleaning

the

filters

36

Cleaning

the

fine

filter

36

Cleaning

inside

and

out

36

Rectifying

minor

breakdowns

37

Printed

on

recycled

paper.

AEG

-

putting

words

into

action.

AEG

Water

protection

system

As

a

protection

against

damage

by

water,

the

dish-washer

is

fitted

with

a

water

protection

system.

In

addition

to

a

device

to

prevent

overflowing,

which

prevents

the

water

level

in

the

appliance

rising

out

of

control,

it

also

has

a

run-out

protector

(a

floating

switch

in

the

bottom

of

the

machine)

which

responds

if

there

is

a

water

leak

inside

the

machine.

The

double-walled

intake

hose

is

also

monitored

by

the

safety

valve

directly

on

the

water

tap.

In

any

instance

of

a

failure,

the

water

flow

is

immediately

shut

off

and

the

emptying

pump

switched

on.

This

will

even

function

when

the

appliance

is

switched

off.

The

water

can

then

neither

run

out

nor

run

over,

and

any

water

remaining

inside

the

appliance

will

be

automatically

pumped

out:

A

failure

can

be

recognised

if

the

sound

of

the

pump

can

be

heard

even

when

the

appliance

is

switched

off.

In

such

an

instance,

first

turn

the

tap

off.

Then

you

can

disconnect

the

appliance

from

the

electric

mains

completely

by

pulling

the

plug

out

of

the

socket.

Electrical

connection

Connect

the

appliance

to

the

mains

by

inserting

the

plug

in

a

properly

earthed

socket.

According

to

the

technical

connection

conditions

of

the

electricity

supply

company,

a

permanent

connection

to

the

power

mains

can

only

be

installed

by

a

qualified

electrician.

You

will

find

the

data

for

the

electrical

connection

on

the

rating

plate

located

on

the

right-hand

inside

edge

of

the

door.

If

the

appliance

is

of

the

type

which

can

be

switched

from

one

voltage

to

another,

the

instructions

must

be

followed

that

can

be

found

in

the

switch-over

diagram

in

the

mains

power

point.

When

connecting

the

appliance

to

the

mains,

it

is

essential

that

the

mains

voltage

at

the

place

of

use

matches

the

nominal

voltage

shown

on

the

rating

plate.

The

manufacturer

shall

bear

no

legal

liability

for

any

accidents

resulting

from

failure

to

comply

with

these

safety

regulations.

Starting

up

GS-C0MP-5C-GB

Control

panel

1

Pilot

light:

machine

is

switched

ON

2

ON/OFF

switch

1)

3

Programme

selection

buttons

4

Hand

grip

5

Start

position

6

Programme

switch

7

Programme

status

indicator

8

Indicator

for

topping

up

salt

$5

1.

Pilot

light:

machine

is

switched

ON

When

the

On/Off

switch

(2)

has

been

pressed,

this

light

comes

on

and

shows

that

the

appliance

is

electrically

"live”.

2.

On/Off

switch

!

:

Switch

on

When

this

switch

is

pressed

the

pilot

light

(1)

comes

on

and

shows

that

the

machine

is

"live”

and

that

a

programme

can

be

selected.

Stand-stili

When

the

dish-washing

programme

has

finished,

the

machine

automatically

comes

to

a

stand-still

but

the

pilot

light

(t)

does

not

yet

go

out.

In

order

to

switch

the

pilot

light

off,

or

if

it

is

necessary

to

stop

the

machine

at

any

point

in

time

during

a

dish-washing

programme,

press

this

button

once

again.

3.

Programme

selection

buttons

Press

the

button

corresponding

to

the

programme

selected

(see

Programme

Table).

4.

H

and

grip

To

close

the

door,

simply

press

on

it

firmly.

To

open

the

door,

press

the

grip

in,

press

the

grip

lightly

upwards,

and

pull

it

outwards

at

the

same

time.

6.

Frogramme

switch

This

switch

starts

the

dish-washing

programme.

Turn

the

switch

clockwise

to

the

START

position

(5).

7.

Programme

status

indicator

During

the

course

of

the

programme,

a

symbol

appears

in

this

window

to

show

the

cycle

which

is

running

at

that

moment.

The

symbols

mean

the

following:

Pre-rinsing

Cleaning

Intermediate

rinsing

#

Final

rinsing

X

Drying

with

hot

air

When

the

programme

has

finished

the

indicator

stays

at

the

STOP

position.

8.

Indicator

for

topping

up

salt

5$

:

This

light

comes

on

when

it

is

time

to

top

up

the

special

salt.

The

hose

can

be

led

off

to

the

right

or

the

left

in

any

way

required.

Kinks

or

dents

in

the

waste-water

hose

should

be

avoided

as

they

can

slow

down

the

flow

of

waste

water

or

prevent

it

alto¬

gether.

The

waste-water

hose

can

be

extended

by

a

maximum

of

2

metres

using

a

hose

or

pipe

with

a

diameter

not

less

than

that

of

the

hose

on

the

appliance.

If

any

connection

pieces

are

used,

they

also

must

have

the

same

or

a

greater

diameter

as

the

hose

on

the

appliance

(minimum

18

mm).

The

extension

hose

should

lie

on

the

floor,

and

only

rise

at

the

point

where

it

is

connected.

Connecting

the

water

intake

hose

This

dish-washer

is

fitted

with

a

safety

(solenoid)

valve

directly

next

to

the

water

tap

(see

also

under

’’water

protection

system”).

In

order

to

ensure

that

this

safety

device

functions

properly,

the

double-walled

intake

hose

must

be

connected

to

the

outlet

valve

(water

tap)

in

certain

installation

positions.

Please

therefore

consult

the

separate

connecting

instructions

on

the

’’Safety

valve

on

the

water

tap”.

This

dish-washer

has

been

constructed

in

conformity

with

the

relevant

safety

regulations

relating

to

water

and

possesses

safety

devices

which

prevent

the

dish-washing

water

from

flowing

back

into

the

drinking-water

supply.

The

dish-washer

can

be

connected

to

a

cold

water

supply,

or

to

hot

water

up

to

a

temperature

of

60°

C,

but

not

to

open

hot-water

appliances

or

to

through-flow

heaters.

It

is

advisable,

however,

to

select

a

supply

of

cold

water.

As

the

rinsing

times

are

considerably

shorter

with

hot

water,

the

rinsing

result

could

be

affected,

especially

if

the

crockery

is

particularly

dirty.

Connect

the

water

intake

hose

to

a

water

tap

with

a

3/4-inch

screw

thread

or

to

a

water

hose

quick-release

connector

("pressblock”).

Tighten

the

fastening

ring

properly

to

avoid

'»nv

leakage

of

water.

Make

sure

as

well

that

the

pressure

in

the

water

mains

lies

within

the

range

given

in

the

technical

data.

Avoid

any

kinks

or

dents

in

the

intake

hose,

as

they

could

slow

down

the

inflow

of

water

or

prevent

it

altogether.

If

the

water

intake

is

new,

or

has

not

been

used

for

a

long

time,

it

is

advisable

to

let

the

water

run

for

a

few

minutes

before

connecting

up

the

dishwasher.

You

can

thus

avoid

the

risk

of

any

de¬

posits

of

sand

or

rust

blocking

the

filter

of

the

intake

hosepipe

of

your

appliance.

If

you

need

a

longer

intake

hosepipe

than

the

one

delivered,

please

only

use

the

complete

VDE-approved

one

supplied

by

our

service

centre

which

is

continuous

and

of

sufficient

length.

Never

cobble

one

together.

Note:

With

appliances

which

have

a

safety

valve

on

the

water

tap,

the

supply

can

also

be

extended

by

means

of

a

fixed

length

of

copper

pipe

(diameter:

8

to

10

mm).

So

that

the

water

supply

for

other

purposes

in

the

kitchen

is

not

restricted,

we

recommend

that

an

additional

water

tap

should

be

installed.

Should

this

not

be

possible,

instal

a

branch

pipe

to

the

existing

water

tap.

Minimum

water

pressure:

About

0.5

bar

(0.5

atmospheres

over,

0.5

kp/cm

2

,

5

N/cm

2

,

or

50

kPa).

If

the

water

pressure

is

below

0.5

bar,

please

consult

our

service

centre.

Maximum

permissible

water

pressure:

About

8

bar

(8

atmospheres

over,

8

kp/cm

2

,

80

N/cm

2

,

or

0.8

MPa).

If

the

pressure

is

over

8

bar,

a

pressure-

reduction

valve

must

be

fitted

(available

from

your

dealer).

Important!

Very

small

items

of

crockery

should

not

Recommendation:

When

you

buy

new

be

washed

in

the

machine

as

they

can

crockery,

make

sure

it

is

suitable

easily

fall

out

of

the

basket.

for

washing

in

the

machine.

Working

steps

GS-C0MP-7C-GB

1.

Check

that

the

filters

are

clean

(See

section

on

’’Maintenance")

2.

Check

that

the

salt

and

rinse-aid

containers

are

not

empty

(See

relevant

section)

3.

Arrange

crockery

in

the

machine

Remove

the

largest

food

residues

from

the

crockery.

Pull

the

lower

basket

out

and

then

arrange

pots,

plates,

and

cutlery

in

it.

Pull

the

upper

basket

out

and

arrange

plates,

saucers,

glasses,

cups,

etc.

in

it.

Push

the

baskets

back

into

the

machine.

Check

that

the

spray

arms

can

rotate

freely.

4.

Fill

the

dish-washer

powder

compart¬

ment

with

the

right

dose

The

quantity

can

be

seen

in

the

pro¬

gramme

table.

Then

shut

the

lid.

5.

Select

the

dish-washing

programme

'

and

set

the

controls

Open

the

water

tap,

press

the

On/Off

switch

(D

,

and

the

mains

pilot

light

will

come

on

(Fig.

13).

Press

the

pro¬

gramme

button

for

the

programme

selected.

The

pilot

light

above

the

button

will

shine

red

(Fig.

14).

Turn

the

programme

switch

to

the

"START”

position

and

the

selected

dish¬

washing

programme

will

start.

6.

End

of

the

dish-washing

programme

After

the

end

of

the

dish-washing

pro¬

gramme

the

machine

automatically

comes

to

a

halt.

(The

programme

switch

will

be

in

the

End

of

Programme

position).

Switch

it

off

by

pressing

the

On/Off

switch

(J).

Turn

the

water

tap

off.

Open

the

door

and

wait

a

few

minutes

before

taking

the

crockery

out

-

you

will

thus

avoid

any

risk

of

burning

yourself,

and

this

will

assist

the

drying

process.

In

order

to

avoid

drops

of

water

falling

from

the

upper

basket

onto

the.

crockery

in

the

lower

basket,

it

is

advisable

to

empty

the

lower

basket

first

and

the

upper

one

afterwards.

Important!

It

is

generally

speaking

not

advisable

to

open

the

door

when

the

machine

is

running.

A

safety

device

ensures,

however,

that

the

machine

is

switched

off

if

the

door

is

opened.

If

you

abso¬

lutely

have

to

open

the

door

while

the

machine

is

running,

switch

it

off

first

by

pressing

the

On/Off

switch

(D

.

7.

C

hanging

the

programme

If

a

programme

that

is

already

running

has

to

be

changed,

or

if

a

new

pro¬

gramme

has

to

be

set

instead

of

another

one,

proceed

as

follows:

Switch

the

machine

off

by

pressing

the

On/Off

switch,

and

rotate

the

pfo-

gramme

switch

to

the

STOP

position.

Then

turn

the

machine

on

again,

press

the

programme

button

for

the

required

dish-washing

programme

and

turn

the

programme

switch

to

START

again.

Dish-washing

programmes

GS

COMP-8C-GB

Programme

Type

and

extent

of

dirt

Type

of

crockery

INTENSIVE

65°C

&

65

°

Heavily

soiled

crockery

with

food

residues

adhering

to

it,

mainly

containing

starch

(e.g.

noodles,

rice,

potato,

egg,

sauces,

gravy).

Pots

and

various

different

kinds

of

crockery

"NORMAL

65°C

s

65

°

Normally

or

heavily

soiled

crockery

with

food

residues

adhering

to

it,

mainly

containing

starch

(e.g.

noodles,

rice,

potato,

egg,

sauces,

gravy).

NORMAL

50°C

50

°

Normally

soiled

crockery

without

food

residues

adhering

to

it

or

any

containing

starch

(e.g.

no

burnt-on

meat

residues,

boiled

or

raw

vegetables,

milk,

coffee,

or

drinks).

Various

different

kinds

of

crockery

ECONOMY

50°C

A

50

°

Lightly

soiled

crockery

without

food

residues

adhering

to

it

or

any

containing

starch

(e.g.

no

burnt-on

meat

residues,

boiled

or

raw

vegetables,

milk,

coffee,

or

drinks).

Various

different

kinds

of

crockery

including

easily

damaged

items

SEPTATE

PRE-RINSE

#

Used

crockery

that

has

been

put

away

in

the

dish-washer

and

is

to

be

washed

at

a

later

point

in

time.

*

For

test

organisations

making

comparisons:

Programm

IEC

436/DIN

44

990

Recommended

quantity

of

dish-washing

powder:

20

g

Capacity:

standard

crockery

and

cutlery

for

8

place-settings.

Arrangement

as

in

Figs.

9

and

11.

Important

instructions

GS-

COMP-2A-GB

Before

reading

further,

please

fold

out

Pages

3,

4,

and

5

with

the

illustrations.

Pleased

keep

these

instructions

for

use

in

a

safe

place

not

far

from

the

appliance

so

that

you

can

consult

it

whenever

necessary

in

future.

If

you

should

ever

sell

the

appliance,

hand

it

over

to

anyone

else,

or

in

the

event

of

your

leaving

it

behind

when

moving

house,

please

make

sure

that

it

is

handed

over

complete

with

these

instructions

so

that

the

new

owner

has

all

the

infor¬

mation

he

or

she

needs

on

the

way

the

appliance

works

and

the

instructions

relevant

to

it.

These

instructions

contribute

to

your

personal

safety,

and

should

therefore

be

read

carefully

before

the

appliance

is

operated

for

the

first

time.

If

you

discover

any

damage

when

the

appliance

is

delivered,

please

contact

the

dealer

who

supplied

it

before

attempting

to

start

it

up.

This

appliance

is

only

intended

to

be

used

by

adults.

It

is

dangerous

to

allow

children

to

use

it

or

play

with

it.

It

is

dangerous

to

undertake

any

modifi¬

cations

to

the

machine

or

the

way

it

works.

Any

work

needed

in

connecting

the

appliance

to

the*electric

mains

should

be

carried

out

by

a

qualified

and

officially

approved

electrician.

Arrange

for

any

work

needed

in

connecting

the

appliance

to

the

water

supply

to

be

carried

out

by

a

qualified

and

officially

approved

plumber.

Make

sure

the

appliance

is

not

standing

on

its

own

power

cable.

After

the

appliance

has

been

used,

disconnect

it

from

the

mains

and

turn

the

relevant

water

tap

off.

Never

open

the

door

of

the

appliance

for

any

reason

whatsoever

while

it

is

in

operation.

Always

turn

the

dishwasher

off

before

opening

it.

Never,

ever

touch

the

heat

resistance

during

or

immediately

after

the

end

of

a

dish-washing

programme.

Built-in

appliances

only:

The

appliance

must

be

fixed

to

the

under¬

side

of

the

work-top.

If

it

is

not

fixed

at

this

point

it

will

be

in

an

unstable

state,

and

this

can

lead

to

damage

and

accidents.

Please

refer

to

the

relevant

instructions.

After

arranging

crockery

in

the

appliance,

or

taking

it

out,

always

close

the

door

so

that

you

cannot

bump

against

it

and

hurt

yourself.

This

dish-washing

machine

is

designed

to

wash

ordinary

household

crockery.

Objects

which

have

been

in

contact

with

petrol,

paint,

iron

or

steel

filings,

or

corrosive

chemicals

(such

as

acids

or

alkalis)

must

not

be

washed

in

this

dish-washing

machine.

The

following

articles

are

only

suitable

for

washing

in

this

dish-washer

if

they

are

identified

as

’’dishwasher-proof”:

cutlery

with

wooden

or

horn

handles

or

glued

parts,

bronze

cutlery,

frying

pans

with

wooden

handles,

articles

made

of

alu¬

minium,

cut

glass,

lead-crystal

glasses,

plastic,

and

antique

or

expensively

pain¬

ted

ceramic

objects.

Do

not

arrange

plastic

items

above

the

heater.

Light

plastic

parts

should

be

weighed

down

by

other

objects

to

prevent

them

from

being

lifted

up

and

coming

into

contact

with

the

heater.

It

is

not

advisable

to

wash

silver

cutlery

together

with

cutlery

made

of

stainless

steel,

as

a

chemical

reaction

can

occur

between

the

two

different

materials.

Silver

crockery

and

cutlery

should

always

be

cleaned

of

any

food

residues

if

it

cannot

be

washed

up

immediately

after

the

meal,

because

many

kinds

of

food

{protein,

egg

yolk,

mustard)

leave

a

coloured

mark

or

a

stain.

Only

use

dish-washer

powder

which

is

recommended

for

household

dish¬

washing

machines.

Store

the

dish-washer

powder

in

a

place

which

is

inaccessible

to

children.

If

they

were

to

swallow

it

they

could

suffer

chemical

burns

to

the

mouth

and

throat

or

even

asphyxiation.

Also,

keep

children

away

from

the

dishwasher

when

it

is

open

as

there

might

be

residues

of

dish-washer

powder

inside.

Do

not

put

any

solvents

into

the

dish¬

washing

machine

-

there

could

be

an

explosion!

The

water

inside

the

dish-washing

machine

is

not

for

drinking.

Do

not

sit

or

lean

on

the

open

door,

as

the

appliance

might

tip.

The

water

intake

hose

has

a

plastic

housing

around

the

connector

and

they

contain

an

electric

lead

to

the

valve.

Do

not

cut

through

the

hose

or

immerse

the

housing

in

water.

Never,

ever

try

to

repair

the

appliance

yourself.

Repairs

carried

out

by

anyone

other

than

a

qualified

technician

can

lead

to

serious

accidents

or

break¬

downs.

Please

contact

the

service

centre

in

your

area.

In

the

event

of

a

functional

failure,

turn

the

water

tap

off

and

switch

the

machine

off

{pull

the

plug

out).

If

you

should

one

day

take

this

appliance

out

of

service

for

ever,

please

ensure

the

lock

on

the

door

is

wrecked

and

also

cut

the

power

lead

off

(and

throw

away

the

plug

and

remaining

lead

at

once).

This

avoids

the

risk

of

children

at

play

shutting

themselves

inside

(there

is

a

danger

of

their

suffocating)

or

otherwise

putting

their

lives

in

danger.

Technical

data

gs

comp

3a

gb

Width

45

cm

Height

free-standing

appliance

built-in

appliance

85

cm

82

cm

Maximum

depth

57

cm

Maximum

depth

with

open

door

115

cm

Mains

water

pressure,

minimum

maximum

5

N/cm

2

80

N/cm

2

Capacity

(IEC

standard

place-settings)

8

This

appliance

conforms

with

EEC

Directive

87/308,

dated

2nd

June

1987,

and

the

0VE

Directive

F61

/84

on

the

suppression

of

radio

interference.

Dish-washer

powder

dosage:

20

g

(IEC

standard

product)

Dimensions

of

matching

front

panel:

free-standing

appliance

592

mm

high

x

436

mm

wide

clamping

thickness

max

4

mm

If

drops

of

water

or

white

marks

remain

on

the

crockery

after

it

has

been

washed

up,

gradually

increase

the

dosage.

If

the

crockery

comes

out

with

whitish,

sticky

streaks,

reduce

the

dosage.

Filling

the

dish-washing

powder

Use

exclusively

the

dish-washing

powder

(or

liquid,

or

tablets)

designed

for

house¬

hold

dish-washing

machines.

Before

starting

a

dish-washing

pro¬

gramme,

not

counting

the

pre-rinse

pro¬

gramme,

fill

dish-washing

powder

into

the

special

compartment.

If

the

lid

of

this

compartment

should

be

closed,

press

the

closing

lever

(D)

lightly

towards

the

rear

(Fig.

6).

Close

the

lid

after

filling

up

with

dish-washing

powder.

After

the

end

of

every

dish-washing

pro¬

gramme,

the

lid

will

be

open

and

the

container

for

the

powder

ready

for

the

next

filling.

The

quantity

required

depends

on

the

degree

of

dirt

on

the

crockery

and

the

type

of

crockery.

We

recommend

the

dosages

shown

in

the

programme

table.

The

dish-washing

powder

is

automatically

rinsed

in

at

the

correct

moment

in

time.

As

some

dish-washing

powders

are

more

effective

than

others,

please

also

pay

particular

attention

to

the

dosage

recommendations

of

the

manufacturer

of

your

brand.

An

inadequate

quantity

of

powder

will

affect

the

overall

result,

while

an

excess

quantity

will

not

confer

any

advantage

and

will

merely

represent

unnecessary

waste.

Less

harm

is

done

to

the

environment

through

moderate

use

of

dish-washing

powder.

For

the

intensive

programme:

It

is

necessary

when

using

this

programme

to

pour

an

additional

10

grammes

of

powder

into

the

depression

in

the

lid

(Fig.

7)

as

well

as

pouring

the

usual

quantity

into

the

powder

compartment.

Arranging

the

crockery

In

order

to

arrange

the

crockery

in

the

machine,

first

pull

the

crockery

baskets

out.

The

larger

residues

of

food

should

first

be

removed,

such

as

small

bones,

tooth-picks,

fish-bones,

remains

of

meat

or

vegetables,

the

peel

from

fruit,

etc.,

in

order

to

avoid

blockages

in

the

filter

and

ensure

thorough

cleaning.

Lower

basket

Pans

and

bowls,

lids,

plates

(up

to

27

cm

diameter),

salad

bowls,

and

cutlery,

etc.,

can

be

arranged

in

the

lower

crockery

basket

as

shown

in

Figs.

8

and

9.

Serving

plates

and

large

lids

are

best

distributed

around

the

edge

of

the

basket;

it

should

be

ensured

that

the

upper

spray

arm

is

not

hindered

in

its

movement.

Cutlery

basket

Cutlery

can

be

placed

in

its

own

removable

basket,

with

the

handles

pointing

down¬

wards.

If

they

stick

out

underneath

and

thus

get

in

the

way

of

the

lower

spray

arm,

the

cutlery

items

need

to

be

placed

in

the

basket

the

other

way

round.

For

teaspoons

you

can

use

the

special

spoon

rail.

We

recommend,

for

better

cleaning

results,

that

the

spoons

should

be

inter¬

mingled

with

other

cutlery

items

so

that

they

do

not

nest

into

one

another.

Upper

basket

The

upper

basket

will

take

cups,

glasses,

salad

dishes,

sauces,

and

dessert

plates

with

a

diameter

of

up

to

24

cm,

arranged

as

shown

in

Figs.

10

and

11.

G’asses

with

long

stems

can

be

hung

upside

down

in

the

upper

cup

compartments.

Caution

1

Make

absolutely

sure

that

the

water

inlet

opening

in

the

middle

of

the

upper

basket

is

not

covered

by

the

crockery.

Check

after

you

have

arranged

the

crockery

and

cutlery

that

the

spray

arms

can

still

rotate

freely.

Setting

the

height

of

the

upper

basket

If

large

plates

(with

a

diameter

of

27

to

31

cm)

are

used

in

the

usual

way,

they

can

be

arranged

in

the

lower

basket,

with

the

upper

basket

adjusted

to

a

higher

position.

The

height

adjustment

is

carried

out

as

follows:

Turn

the

front

stops

(A)

of

the

upper

crockery

basket

towards

the

front

and

pull

the

basket

out

(Fig.

12).

Fit

the

crockery

basket

in

the

higher

position

and

turn

the

stops

(A)

inwards

again.

This

position

will,

however,

reduce

the

holding

capacity

of

the

upper

crockery

basket;

only

plates

with

a

diameter

up

to

20

cm

can

now

be

fitted

into

it,

and

the

raised

cup

compartments

cannot

now

be

used.

A

few

tips

on

washing

dishes

by

machine

GS-COMP-6A-GB

This

is

the

way

to

get

good

results:

Arrange

all

containers

such

as

saucepans,

cups,

and

glasses

with

the

opening

facing

downwards,

so

that

the

water

can

run

off

easily.

Inward

or

outward

curves

should

be

set

at

a

slight

angle,

so

that

the

water

can

run

over

them

more

easily.

Lay

longer

items

of

cutlery

such

as

stirring

spoons,

long

knives,

etc.

in

a

horizontal

position,

preferably

in

the

upper

basket.

Try

to

prevent

crockery

items

from

coming

into

contact

with

one

another

in

the

machine

as

much

as

possible.

The

best

dish-washing

results

are

achieved

when

the

crockery

is

properly

arranged.

It

is

preferable

to

place

light

objects

in

the

upper

crockery

basket

such

as

plastic

dishes,

etc.

Weigh

them

down

with

heavier

items.

How

to

save

water,

energy,

and

time:

It

is

not

necessary

to

rinse

the

crockery

first

under

running

water.

Place

the

crockery

in

the

machine

as

soon

as

the

meal

is

over.

This

can

happen

a

number

of

times

before

the

machine

is

full.

The

dishes

can

then

be

washed.

Use

the

pre-rinsing

programme

if

necessary

(see

table)

so

that

the

dirt

does

not

dry

on

if

the

crockery

is

not

going

to

be

washed

until

later.

Crockery

which

is

not

suitable

for

washing

in

the

machine:

Cutlery

with

wooden

or

horn

handles

or

glued

parts,

if

the

glue

is

not

dish-washer-

proof,

craftsman-made

items,

objects

made

of

wood,

and

antique

or

expensively

painted

ceramic

objects

are

not

suitable

for

washing

in

the

machine.

Some

kinds

of

ceramic

decoration

can

fade

if

washed

very

many

times

in

the

machine,

except

when

they

are

guaran¬

teed

to

be

dish-washer-proof.

We

recommend

that

fine

crystal

or

cut

glass,

and

crockery

made

of

plastic,

should

be

washed

by

hand

unless

it

is

specifically

identified

as

being

suitable

for

dish-washing

machines.

Some

kinds

of

glass

can

also

become

opaque

after

being

washed

numerous

times

in

the

machine.

Silver

cutlery

can

darken

if

it

is

washed

together

with

other

metal

items,

so

arrange

the

silver

cutlery

separate

from

other

cutlery

in

the

cutlery

basket.

Objects

made

of

iron

or

cast

iron

can

easily

pick

up

patches

of

rust

and

transfer

the

colour

to

other

items

of

cutlery.

Aluminium

often

tends

to

darken.

Copper,

pewter,

and

brass

tend

to

develop

stains.

Setting

the

water-hardness

Water

contains

more

chalk

and

mineral

salts

in

some

areas

than

in

others,

and

these

form

a

deposit

on

crockery

and

tend

to

cause

stains.

The

higher

the

content

of

salt,

the

harder

the

water

is.

This

dish-washer

is

fitted

with

a

water-

softener

which,

by

using

a

special

kind

of

salt,

supplies

chalk-free

water

for

dish-washing.

The

water

softener

can

treat

water

with

a

hardness

of

up

to

50°

dH

(German

scale)

or

at

5

intermediate

stages.

Your

local

water

authority

will

tell

you

how

hard

the

water

is

in

your

area.

The

following

table

shows

the

degrees

of

water

hardness,

and

the

instructions

to

be

followed

for

the

necessary

settings.

Level

1

If

your

water-hard

ness

is

Level

1,

no

regenerating

salt

is

necessary

and

no

special

setting

as

the

water

is

already

soft

enough.

In

this

case,

the

warning

light

(8)

for

topping

up

salt

can

be

ignored.

Level

2

If

your

water-hardness

is

Level

2,

only

regenerating

salt

will

be

necessary.

It

is

not

necessary

to

set

the

water-hardness

level

or

the

machine.

Levels

3

and

5

-

Setting

the

water-softener

If

your

water-hardness

is

Level

3

or

5,

the

following

steps

are

to

be

taken:

■

Pull

out

the

lower

basket

and

unscrew

the

cap

of

the

salt

container.

It

is

to

be

found

on

the

floor

of

the

machine.

■

With

the

aid

of

a

screwdriver

or

a

knife,

turn

the

two-position

selector

counter¬

clockwise

through

180°,

from

the

position

to

the

”+"

position

(Fig.

2).

Levels

4

and

5

Setting

the

machine

If

your

water-hardness

is

Level

4

or

5,

turn

the

two-position

selector

located

in

the

top

left-hand

corner

of

the

front

face

of

the

machine

from

Position

t

to

Position

2

(Fig.

3).

Note:

From

Level

2

upwards,

regenerating

salt

is

to

be

used

regularly.

The

relevant

instructions

are

contained

in

the

next

section.

Level

Water

hardness

Use

of

regen¬

erating

salt

Water

softener

setting

Machine

setting

°dH

(German

scale)

°TH

(French

scale)

1

0-7

0-14

NO

NO

NO

2

8-21

15-39

YES

NO

NO

3

22-28

40-50

YES

YES

NO

4

29-39

51-70

YES

NO

YES

5

40-50

71-90

.

YES

YES

YES

*

The

machine

is

set

in

the

factory

at

Level

2,

as

this

is

the

level

most

commonly

encountered

in

practice.

Filling

the

special

salt

Using

the

special

salt

for

dish-washing

machines

exclusively.

Any

other

kind

of

salt

will

contain

a

proportion

of

other

materials

which

over

a

period

of

time

could

damage

the

water-softener.

For

reasons

of

economic

operation,

and

as

a

contribution

to

environmental

protec¬

tion,

no

more

salt

should

be

used

than

is

necessary.

For

this

reason,

set

the

level

of

water-hardness

which

is

correct

for

the

water

in

your

area.

Please

also

follow

any

special

in¬

structions

which

the

manufacturer

prints

on

the

packaging.

Pull

the

lower

basket

out

and

unscrew

the

cap

of

the

salt

container.

Fill

the

container

with

water.

Using

the

funnel

supplied,

pour

about

1

kilo

of

the

regenerating

salt

in

as

well

(Fig.

4).

After

cleaning

all

residues

of

salt

off

the

screw

thread

and

the

seal,

screw

the

cap

carefully

back

on.

Later

it

will

be

sufficient

to

top

the

container

up

from

time

to

time.

In

order

to

remind

you

of

this,

your

dish¬

washer

has

a

green

indicator

on

the

cap

of

the

salt

container;

when

this

disappears

it

is

time

to

top

up

with

salt.

Caution!

The

lid

of

the

salt

container

must

be

closed

tightly,

as

otherwise

salt

can

make

its

way

into

the

rinsing

water.

The

result

can

be

glasses

that

look

grey

and

dull.

Important

Salt

should

be

topped

up

immediately

before

a

full

dish-washing

programme

is

to

be

started,

not

counting

the

pre¬

rinse

programme.

Th,s

is

intended

to

prevent

any

grains

of

salt,

or

drops

of

salty

water

spilled

during

topping-up,

from

remaining

for

a

long

time

on

the

floor

of

the

machine

before

they

can

be

wetted

or

dissolved.

Caution!

Dish-washing

powder

and

salt

are

often

sold

in

rather

simitar

packages.

Dish¬

washing

powder

accidently

filled

into

the

salt

container

will

put

the

water¬

softening

unit

out

of

action!

Please

therefore

check

carefully

every

time

you

intend

to

top

up

with

salt

that

it

really

is

the

salt

pack

you

have

in

your

hand.

Filling

the

rinse-aid

The

rinse-aid

ensures

brilliant

crockery

and

also

helps

it

to

dry.

It

is

automati¬

cally

dosed

in

during

the

hot

rinsing

cycle.

The

storage

compartment

built

in

to

the

inside

of

the

door

can

hold

about

1

tO

ml

of

rinse-aid,

which

will

be

suffi¬

cient

for

between

16

and

40

dish-washing

programmes,

all

according

to

the

dosage

set.

Filling

up

the

rinse-aid

Open

the

reservoir

buy

turning

the

cover

(A)

to

the

left

(Fig.

5).

Pour

the

rinse-aid

into

the

filler

opening

until

the

indicator

(B)

on

the

side

of

the

cover

turns

com¬

pletely

dark

(i.e.

until

the

reservoir

is

full).

Tighten

the

cover

again

firmly

In

order

to

prevent

too

much

foam

forming

the

next

time

a

programme

runs,

any

rinse-aid

which

went

wide

of

the

mark

should

be

wiped

up

with

a

cloth.

When

the

indicator

(B)

turns

pale

again,

top

up

with

rinse-aid.

Dosage:

The

correct

dosage

of

the

rinse-aid

should

be

regulated

on

the

basis

of

the

shine

and

drying

results.

For

this

purpose,

set

the

quantity

of

liquid

by

means

of

the

six-

position

selector

(C)

located

on

the

inside

of

the

filler

opening

(minimum

quantity

is

position

f,

maximum

quantity

is

position

6).

Use

the

tip

of

a

knife

or

a

screwdriver

to

rotate

the

selector

(Fig.

5).

Buttons

to

be

pressed

Quantity

of

powder

***

Programme

sequence

Approximate

consumption

values

*

in

com¬

partment

in

lid

de¬

pression

Duration

of

program¬

me

in

minutes

**

Electricity

consum¬

ption

in

kWh

Water

consum¬

ption

in

litres

1

2

®Q

65

°

15

g

10

g

Hot

pre-rinse,

clean,

two

intermediate

rinses,

clear

rinse,

dry

78

64

1,6

22

®S

65

"

20

g

/

Cold

prQ-rinse,

clean,

tintermediate

rinse,

clear

rinse,

dry

68

56

1,3

18

50

°

15

g

/

Cold

pre-rinse,

clean,

intermediate

rinse,

clear

rinse,

dry

66

54

1,1

18

CD

A

50

°

15

g

/

Clean,

intermediate

rinse,

clear

rinse,

dry

60

48

1,1

14

®

/?0>

/

/

Cold

pre-rinse

6

6

0,1

11

*

These

figures

are

only

approximate,

as

they

depend

on

the

pressure

and

temperat

jre

of

the

mains

water

and

on

changes

in

voltage.

The

duration

of

the

programme

depends

on

the

total

power

absorbed.

This

value

can

be

found

on

the

rating

plate

on

the

right

hand

side

of

the

door.

In

this

way

you

will

easily

discover

the

column

of

the

programme

duration

relating

to

your

appliance.

Column

1

=

230

V

/

2100W

/

10A

Column

2

=

230

V

/

3000

W

/

16A

220-240

V/2770W/13A

As

some

products

can

be

more

efficient

than

others,

please

also

pay

particular

attention

to

dosage

instructions

from

the

manufacturer

of

your

brand.

If

you

use

the

modern

"compact"

powders

containing

enzymes,

we

recommend

as

a

fundamental

rule

that

you

select

the

50°C

programme

as

the

enzymes

function

at

their

most

effectively

at

or

around

this

temperature.

Maintenance

GS-C0MP-9A-GB

Cleaning

the

filters

(After

every

dish-washing

programme)

(see

Fig.

15).

Check

the

medium-coarse

fitters

(B)

and

(C)

and

clean

them

of

any

dirt

residues

under

running

water,

using

a

small

brush.

The

two

filters

(B)

and

(C)

can

be

taken

out

by

lifting

them

up;

pull

the

central

water-funnel

upwards,

press

the

two

lugs

(D)

and

lift

the

smaller

filter

(C)

out.

After

cleaning

the

filters,

fit

them

back

in

position

by

pressing

them

in

until

they

click

into

place.

Cleaning

the

fine

filter

(Once

a

month)

(see

Fig.

16)

Brush

the

fine

filter

(A)

clean

from

both

sides

under

running

water.

To

do

this,

take

the

lower

spray

arm

out

by

pressing

both

lugs

(E)

together

at

the

same

time,

rotate

the

fastening

ring

(F)

to

the

left,

and

take

the

whole

group

out.

After

cleaning

the

parts

of

the

filter,

fit

them

back

in

position

in

the

reverse

sequence.

Caution:

Please

never

operate

the

appliance

without

its

filters.

One

possible

cause

of

poor

dish-washing

results

can

be

that

the

filters

have

been

fitted

back

in

position

inaccurately.

Cleaning

the

filters

is

particularly

important

for

the

proper

operation

of

the

dish-washing

machine.

Cleaning

inside

and

out

(occasionally)

Clean

the

rubber

seals

around

the

door

and

the

containers

for

dish-washing

powder

and

rinse-aid

with

a

damp

cloth.

Make

sure

that

the

holes

in

the

spray

arm

are

not

blocked.

The

lower

spray

arm

can

be

removed

by

pressing

the

two

tags

in

that

are

mounted

on

the

sides

and

hold

it

at

the

base.

In

order

to

clean

the

nozzles

of

the

upper

spray

arm,

the

upper

crockery

basket

must

be

taken

out,

making

the

upper

spray

arm

easily

accessible.

If

you

want

to

take

it

out,

pull

the

central

water-funnel

out

by

pressing

the

two

tags

on

the

sides

inwards

and

loosening

the

ring

nut.

Clean

the

spray

arm

and

fit

it

back

into

its

proper

place.

Never

operate

the

appliance

without

the

spray

arms!

Clean

the

small

filter

on

the

water

intake

hose

as

well

(see

"Connecting

the

water

intake

hose").

Once

a

year,

or

more

often

if

necessary,

run

a

dish-washing

programme

when

the

machihe

is

empty,

adding

dish-washing

powder

or,

better

still,

one

of

the

special

products

available

in

the

trade

for

the

care

of

dish-washing

machines.

The

outside

surface

of

the

machine,

and

in

particular

the

control

panel,

should

be

cleaned

regularly

with

a

soft,

damp

cloth.

Use

only

mild

cleaning

products

and

never

any

scourers

or

solvents

such

as

acetone,

trichlorethylene,

etc.

If

the

appliance

is

to

stand

idle

If

this

dish-washer

is

to

stand

idle

for

any

length

of

time,

it

is

advisable

to

pull

the

plug

out

of

the

socket

and

turn

the

tap

off,

fill

the

rinse-aid

container

full,

and

leave

the

door

half-open

so

as

to

prevent

the

formation

of

any

un¬

pleasant

odour.

The

inside

of

the

machine

should

be

cleaned

out.

Danger

of

frost

If

the

appliance

is

likely

to

be

exposed

to

a

temperature

below

zero,

take

the

water

intake

hose

off

and

empty

it.

For

this

reason,

set

the

dish-washer

up

in

a

room

where

the

temperature

is

above

zero

before

starting

the

next

dish-washing

programme.

Rectifying

minor

breakdowns

GS

COMP-

10A-GB

If

your

dish-washer

fails

to

function,

the

cause

can

often

be

a

maintenance

fault

or

some

other

minor

matter

which

you

can

quickly

and

easily

put

to

rights

So,

before

you

call

in

the

service

centre,

check

off

the

following

list

of

possible

faults

first.

Machine

fails

to

start:

■

Door

is

not

properly

shut

■

Plug

is

not

properly

inserted

in

the

socket

■

Power

is

not

available

at

the

socket

■

Check

the

fuses

Water

fails

to

flow

in:

■

Water

tap

is

shut

■

No

water

supply

■

There

is

a

kink

in

the

intake

hose

■

The

filter

in

the

intake

hose

is

blocked.

Water

is

not

pumped

out:

■

There

is

a

kink

in

the

waste-water

hose

■

The

waste-water

trap

under

the

sink

is

blocked

■

The

wrong

waste-water

hose

extension

has

been

fitted

Poor

dish-washing

results:

■

The

crockery

is

packed

too

closely

together

in

the

basket

■

The

crockery

is

not

arranged

properly

■

The

spray

arms

cannot

rotate

freely

■

The

holes

in

the

spray

arms

are

blocked

■

The

water-funnel

in

the

middle

of

the

upper

basket

is

covered

over

by

crockery

■

The

end

of

the

waste-water

hose

is

under

water

(in

the

sink)

■

The

filters

are

blocked

■

The

filters

have

been

put

back

inaccurately

■

An

insufficient

dose

of

dish-washinq

powder

is

being

used

or

the

powd#

is

unsuitable,

old,

lumpy,

or

of

poor

quality.

■

The

cover

of

the

salt

container

is

not

closed

properly

■

Too

gentle

a

programme

has

been

selected.

There

are

chalky

marks

or

a

whitish

film

on

the

crockery:

■

There

is

not

enough

regenerating

salt

in

the

salt

container

or

the

setting

of

the

water-softening

unit

does

not

match

the

hardness

of

the

water

■

The

reservoir

for

rinse-aid

is

empty

or

the

dosage

level

is

too

low.

Excessive

noise

while

the

appliance

is

running:

■

The

crockery

items

are

knocking

against

one

another

■

The

spray

arms

are

knocking

against

projecting

items

of

crockery.

The

crockery

is

not

quite

dry:

■

The

crockery

has

been

left

in

the

machine

for

too

long

after

the

end

of

the

programme

The

door

does

not

close

properly:

■

The

dish-washer

is

not

standing

level

or

has

not

been

installed

properly.

If

the

problem

cannot

be

solved

even

after

this

list

has

been

checked

off,

call

your

local

service

centre

and

state

the

nature

of

the

breakdown,

the

model

identification

(Mod

),

the

product

number

(E.-No.),

and

the

serial

number

(F.-No.).

This

data

can

be

seen

on

the

dish¬

washing

machine’s

rating

plate

on

the

right-hand

side

of

the

door

(see

Fig.

17).

Installation

GS

-

COMP

-

4

A

-

GB

Setting

up

Set

the

machine

up

as

close

as

possible

to

a

water

tap

and

a

connection

for

waste

water.

In

order

to

ensure

the

door

closes

and

seals

properly

it

is

necessary

for

the

machine

to

stand

firmly

and

horizontally

on

the

floor.

To

this

end,

adjust

the

screw

feet

upwards

and

downwards

until

the

machine

stands

level.

For

free-standing

appliances

only:

If

you

wish

to

push

your

appliance

under

a

kitchen

work-top,

you

can

remove

its

built-in

work-top

(the

cover

of

the

dish¬

washer).

The

procedure

is

as

follows:

Loosen

the

two

screws

at

the

front.

Then

lift

the

work-top

upwards,

release

it

from

the

rear

stops,

and

pull

it

out.

Make

sure,

before

you

push

the

appliance

into

place,

that

the

kitchen

wQrk-top

is

protected

with

aluminium

foil

(available

from

the

service

centre)

on

the

underside

and

along

its

front

edge.

Installation

instructions

are

to

be

found

on

the

rear

side

of

this

foil.

This

is

the

only

way

of

ensuring

that

your

kitchen

work¬

top

is

protected

from

damage

caused

by

the

water

vapour

which

escapes

when

the

door

is

opened.

Caution

(applies

only

to

free-standing

appliances

with

work-top):

If

because

of

lack

of

space

there

is

no

alternative

to

setting

up

the

dish-washer

directly

next

to

a

gas

or

coal-fired

oven,

a

heat-insulation

panel

(measuring

85

x

57.5

cm)

must

be

fitted

between

the

oven

and

the

dish-washer.

It

must

be

covered

with

aluminium

foil

on

the

side

towards

the

oven.

For

built-in

appliances

only:

Please

consult

the

enclosed

instructions

for

setting

up

and

making

the

connections,

and

the

separate

installation

instructions.

Adapting

the

work-top

(for

free-standing

appliances

only)

You

can

move

the

work-top

25

mm

to¬

wards

the

front

or

the

back

so

that

it

fits

exactly

up

against

the

kitchen

cabinet.

To

do

this,

loosen

the

two

fixing

screws

at

the

front,

bring

the

work-top

into

the

required

position,

and

then

tighten

the

screws

again

(see

illustration).

Connecting

the

waste-water

hose

The

waste-water

hose

can

be

connected:

to

the

trap

under

the

sink,

if

necessary

using

a

hose-connector,

to

a

fixed

wall

connection

with

its

own

ventilation

if

it

has

an

internal

diameter

of

at

least

4

cm.

It

can

also

be

fitted

to

the

rim

of

the

sink

by

means

of

the

holder

supplied

for

the

purpose.

The

waste-water

connection

must

be

at

least

30

cm

but

no

more

than

100

cm

above

floor

level.

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