Bauknecht GSXPX384A3 User manual

GSXPX384A3

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A. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
This manual contains important information regarding safety, the use and maintenance of your product. Read the
manual and keep it in an easily accessible place for future consultation.
PRECAUTIONS AND ADVICE
1. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall
not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.
2. Do not operate the appliance in the open air.
3. Do not store flammable materials in close proximity to the appliance.
4. The water in the appliance is not potable.
5. Do not use solvents inside the appliance: risk of explosion!
6. Be careful when the door is open: risk of tripping!
7. The open appliance door can only support the weight of the loaded rack when pulled out. Do not rest objects
8. on the open door or sit or stand on it.
9. Sharp items that might cause injury (e.g. knives), must be placed in the cutlery basket with the sharp end
facing downwards. Long-handled utensils must be arranged horizontally in the upper rack, with the sharp
end facing away from the front of the appliance.
10. Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance, disconnect the mains plug and turn off the water tap; also
disconnect in the event of any malfunction.
11. Repairs and technical modifications must be carried out exclusively by a qualified technician.
12. The appliance is not intended to be used without decorative plate. Please ensure that appliance after
installation always has decorative plate.
13. If the appliance is placed in surroundings exposed to the risk of frost, it must be drained completely. Turn off
the water tap, remove the inlet and outlet hoses, and let all the water drain away. Make sure there is at least
1 kg of dissolved regeneration salt in the salt container, to protect the appliance from temperatures of up to
-20°C.
UNPACKING THE DISHWASHER
After unpacking, make sure the appliance is undamaged and the door closes correctly. If in doubt, contact a
qualified technician or your local retailer.
Before Use
The appliance is designed to operate with a minimum ambient temperature of 5°C.
This appliance has been tested by the manufacturer to ensure it functions correctly. Such testing may leave
slight drips/water marks which will disappear with the first wash.
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
Disposal of Packing Material

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The packing materials are 100% recyclable and marked with the recycle symbol ( ). The various parts of the
packing must therefore be disposed of responsibly and in full compliance with local authority regulations
governing waste disposal.
Scrapping the Product
This appliance is marked in compliance with European Directive 2002/96/EC, Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for
the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of
this product.
The symbol on the product or on the accompanying documentation indicates that it should not be
treated as domestic waste but must be taken to an appropriate collection centre for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
Energy and Water Savings
Do not rinse crockery under running water.
Always fully load the appliance before running it or select the “Half load/Multizone” option (if available).
If ecological energy sources are available such as solar panel heating, heat pumps or centralised heating
systems, the appliance may be connected to the hot water mains up to a maximum temperature of 60°C.
Make sure the water inlet hose is the correct type (“70°C Max” or “90°C Max”).
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This appliance has been designed, constructed and distributed in compliance with the safety requirements of EC
Directives: 2006/95/CE, 89/336/CE, 93/68/CE and 2011/65/CE (RoHS Directive).

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B. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
DISHWASHER DESCRIPTION
1. Cutlery rack
5. Control panel
9. Upper spray arm
2. Cutlery basket
6. Rinse aid dispenser
10. Upper rack
3. Lower rack
7. Filter
11. Light on the floor (if available)
4. Detergent dispenser
8. Lower spray arm
* The location of the control panel
may differ depending on the
dishwasher model.

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CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION
A. Program selection button
E2. Display –information area
B. Multizone button
E3. Display –status area
C. PowerClean® / Keylock (press 3 sec.)
F. Delay
D. PowerDry® / Settings (press 3 sec.)
G. Cancel/ Reset (drain water when pressed 3 sec.)
E1. Display –options area
G. Start/ pause
* The location of some symbols may vary depending on the
dishwasher model.
FIRST TIME USE
After connecting the appliance to the power supply, the device must be programmed. The display will guide the
user to set up the appliance for first use.
1. The Language Selection
To select preferred language please press button. Confirm pressing
button.
After language confirmation, the appliance will go through the settings.
2. Setting the Water Hardness
The water hardness is by default set to level 4. To change water
hardness level, press button repeatedly.
To confirm your choice press button. The level must be set
according to the table below.
Detergent
When using Powder or Gel you must add regeneration salt and set up water hardness level as indicated in
the table below.
Also, when using Tablets which include salt functionality you must still add regeneration salt.
1. Ask your water supply company what the water hardness is...
2. ... enter this
value on your
dishwasher
SALT required
German
degrees °dH
French
degrees °fH
English
degrees °eH
Water hardness
level
Insert value is
shown in the
display
0-5
0-9
0-6.3
Soft
1
No

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6-10
10-18
7-12.6
Medium
2
Yes
11-15
19-27
13.3-18.9
Average
3
16-21
28-37
19.6-25.9
Medium-Hard
4
22-28
38-50
26.6-35
Hard
5
29-35
51-63
35.7-44.1
Very Hard
6
36-50
64-90
44.8-62.4
Extremely Hard
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3. Filling the Salt Reservoir
When water hardness is set, it is required to fill salt reservoir with water
and special regeneration salt. As a first step it is needed to fill reservoir
with 1.5 litres of fresh water.
Confirm operation by pressing button.
Unscrew cap. Fill the salt reservoir with
water.
Add 1kg of special regeneration Screw the cap.
salt dedicated only for dishwashers.
Other kind of salt cannot be used.
Note: Salt residue around the cap needs to be removed. Residual saline
solution or grains of salt can lead to deep-down corrosion, irreparably
damaging the stainless steel components.

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4. Detergent Type Operation
In this step it is very important to choose what type of detergent will
be used (tablet/capsule or gel/powder).
If you prefer to use multiphase detergent in tablet or capsule for
washing - press , then go to step 6. Open tap operation.
The symbol on display will be lit.
If you prefer to use gel or powder detergent for washing - press ,
then go to step 5. Rinse aid operation.
5. Rinse Aid Operation*
*If multifunctional detergent was chosen in the previous step, this step will be skipped by the appliance.
Press right button to open
the cover of rinse aid
dispenser.
Fill the rinse aid dispenser
to MAX line (~150ml).
Take care not to spill any
rinse aid when filling the
dispenser!
Close the cover properly
after filling and immediately
wipe away any rinse aid
spilt accidentally. This
prevents the formation of
excess foam that might
decrease washing results.
Confirm operation by
pressing button.

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Setting rinse aid dosage (not necessary when using tablets/ capsules)
The rinse aid dosage can be adjusted to the detergent used. The lower the
setting, the less rinse aid is dispensed (factory setting: position 4).
Press the button to open the cover. Using a coin or similar object, turn the
arrow to the desired setting. After adjusting the rinse aid setting, shut the
cover again.
Note: If there are streaks: reduce the dosage by turning the dial to a lower
setting (1-3). If crockery is not perfectly dry: increase the dosage by
turning the dial to a higher setting (5-6).
Plastic dishes have more difficulty drying and a higher rinse aid setting will
not improve the situation. Detergents with rinse aid incorporated may be
effective only with longer programs. In the case of shorter programs,
detergent residue may be a problem (if necessary, use powder detergent).
Detergents with rinse aid incorporated tend to form excess suds.
6. Open Tap Operation
Check water tap is open. If closed, open it then confirm by pressing
button.
7. First Cycle Operation
Before normal use of appliance it is recommended to run Intensive cycle
first, to calibrate the appliance.
Insert a detergent into dispenser chamber A (see below), then press .
Press button to choose Intensive program, press and close the
appliance door.
This first cycle can be up to 20 minutes longer as a result of the automatic
calibration process.
After this process the appliance is ready for normal use.

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ADDING A DETERGENT
Open detergent dispenser pressing left, grey lock.
Inside there are two chambers for detergent.
Chamber A is for detergent used in main wash.
Chamber B is for additional dose of detergent.
Insert detergent: powder/gel into chamber A.
When dishes are heavily soiled, fill chamber B with
5 grams of detergent.
If Multifunctional detergent in one dose
(tablet/capsule) is used, it has to be inserted into
chamber A. Option Tablet has to be chosen!
Shut the cover by pressing dedicated ribs.
Note:
Use only detergent specifically for dishwashers in accordance with suppliers recommendations!
Use only one tablet/capsule per cycle, placed in detergent dispenser.

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Some types of tablets/capsules may not dissolve completely during the short cycles (Glass, Express).
Placing the tablet/capsule on the tub bottom helps dissolving and washing.
RACKS LOADING
Note:
Arrange crockery so that water does not collect in their cavities, ensuring that the spray arms turn freely.
Only use dishwasher-proof crockery and dishes.
Do not use the dishwasher for washing wooden items, aluminium, tin, silver cutlery or decorated crockery
(unglazed).
When placing dishes (e.g. plates, bowls, pots) in the baskets ensure they allow water to flow downwards!
Cutlery Rack
How to remove cutlery rack (if available):
It could be useful to remove cutlery rack to load
stemmed glasses in upper rack.
Open the two retainers H to take off the rack.
When the cutlery rack is in place the retainers
must always be closed.
Long tools can be loaded in the frontal part of the rack
(if long tools do not fit in the cutlery rack they can be
placed on foldable flaps in upper rack).
Load long knives with the handle in the left side.
OPEN CLOSED

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Upper Rack
In upper rack you can load glasses, cups, bowls. On the right side of the rack, small dishes (tea or coffee cups)
can be loaded.
Foldable flaps A can be opened and used to load stemmed glasses, long utensils or coffee cups.
Plate holders B can be folded down to load bowls.
Note: Putting rack in the lower position you can also load dessert dishes (up to Ø 20 cm). See the instructions
below for adjusting the upper rack height.
How to adjust upper rack height (if available):
It could be useful to lift up upper rack to have
more space in lower rack. Bring it down to load
long stemmed glasses.
Grasp and take out the two lateral handles C
(they must be on the same level) and lift up or
take down the upper rack.
How to remove upper rack (if available):
It could be useful to remove upper rack to load
bulky items in lower rack.
Open the two retainers D to take off the rack.
When the upper rack is in place the retainers
must always be closed.
CLOSED OPEN

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Lower Rack
In the lower rack plates and pots can be loaded.
Vertical plate holders E can be folded down to create
more space to load pots.
When the Multizone option is selected, the cutlery
basket F (provided in some models) can be placed in
the lower rack.
HOW TO USE PowerClean®
PowerClean® uses special water jets to provide an intensive wash for shallow dishes and pans loaded centrally to
the PowerClean® area.
1. Adjust the PowerClean® area G folding down rear
plate holders to load pots.
2. Load pots and casseroles inclined vertically in
PowerClean® area. Pots have to be inclined towards
the power water jets.
PROGRAMMING
The list of available programs and options can be found in
program table. To switch on the appliance, press .
Press button to choose program in accordance with the
level of soiling of the dishes and with Program table.
Information will be shown on the display:
E1. Active additional options
E2. Selected program indication
E3. Short program description and program duration, program
progress
When a program, additional options or Delay is chosen, press

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button and close the door within 3 seconds to start
chosen program.
To pause the program (e.g. if you want to insert an item):
Press button or open the door with caution (the program
pauses) and insert the items, (beware of HOT steam!).
Press button and close the door within 3 sec. to restart the cycle
(the program resumes the cycle from where it was interrupted).
To cancel or change the program in progress:
Press button for 3 seconds to cancel the program on running (water is drained for up to 1 minute, then
the appliance switches off).
A short press of button will wake up the unit.
Select a new program pressing button.
Press the button and close the door.
During program running time, the progress of the program is shown on the display (as bar) as well as phase of
program, and time to the end of the program:
According to the cycles, the display may provide additional information:
SENSOR - with animation (on bar) - sensor is adjusting time and
energy and water consumption to the level of soil amount on the
dishes. Present only in Sensor program.
MAIN WASH - main washing.
HOT RINSE/RINSE - rinsing phase of program.
ACTIVE DRY - drying using PowerDry® technology.
STATIC DRY - drying phase of program.
CALIBRATING - appliance is calibrating its sensor.
After the program is complete, the
display shows:
On the display additional information can be shown:
REFILL RINSE AID - refill rinse aid.
REFILL SALT- refill salt reservoir.
CHECK FILTER - clean filters when needed.
After 30 seconds the appliance switches off.
Note: Open appliance door (beware of hot steam!) and unload the racks, starting from the lower rack first.
If it is needed to refill salt reservoir or rinse aid dispenser, it is recommended to do this operations right before
start of the next cycle.

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PROGRAM TABLE
Program
Program description
(Loading information)
Available
options
Detergent
Consumption
Program
duration#
(minutes)
Drying
phase
No.
Name
Temperature
A
B
Water
(liters)
Energy
(kWh)
1
Sensor
40-70°C
Use for normal soiled dishes with
dried-on food.
Senses the level of soiling on the
dishes and adjusts the program
accordingly. When the sensor is
detecting the soil level an
animation appears in the display
and the cycle duration is updated.
The
PowerClean® option is activated
automatically with this program.
To deactivate, press the
PowerClean® button on the
control panel.
X
X
7.5-13
0.95-
1.45
85-165
Full
2
Pre-
Wash
Cold
Crockery to be washed later.
-
-
4.0
0.01
14-16
None
3
Glass
40°C
Lightly soiled crockery, for
example glasses and cups.
-
X
10.5
0.85
105-114
Light
4
Express
45°C
Lightly soiled crockery, with no
dried-on food.
X
X
11.0
0.85
30-50
None
5
Eco*
50°C
Normally soiled crockery.
Standard program the most
efficient in terms of its combined
energy and
water consumption.
X
X
10.0
0.822
200
Full
6
1h Wash
& Dry
55°C
Light to normally soiled crockery.
Suitable for non-dried and fresh
soiling.
X
X
11.0
1.30
60
Full
7
Normal
60°C
Normally soiled crockery.
X
X
11.0
1.15
80-90
Full
8
Intensive
65°C
Recommended program for
heavily soiled crockery, especially
suitable for pans and saucepans.
X
X
15.0
1.60
145-155
Full
9
Night
50°C
Normally soiled crockery, gentle
and quiet thanks to the lower
spray pressure.
X
X
14.0
1.20
290-299
Full
10
Steam
70°C
Program including steam action
dedicated for heavily soiled
crockery, pots and pans. Soaking
or hand pretreatment is no longer
needed.
X
X
14.5
1.75
165-175
Full
#Program data obtained under normal conditions and with default options on. Data may vary depending on ambient conditions and used
options. Differences of up to 20 minutes are possible with sensor programs as a result of the appliance’s automatic calibration system.
*Reference program for energy label in compliance with EN 50242 regulations. - Note for Testing Institutes: for detailed information on the
EN/Standard loading comparison test and other tests, contact the following address:“[email protected]”.
Power consumption in: Left-on mode: 1.50 W / Off-mode: 0.50 W.

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ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
With each program additional options can be used. A full list of available options working with specific programs can be found in the
Program Table. All active options are shown on the display in the Option area.
Multizone - allows you to choose the washing zones. Press button to select the wash zones
between:
1. Washing all baskets (default).
2. Washing upper basket and cutlery rack. On the display symbol is lit.
3. Washing lower basket and cutlery basket. On the display symbol is lit.
All info will be shown on the display.
When function is active, the symbol is lit on the display.
PowerClean®/Key lock - thanks to the additional power jets this option provides a more intensive
and powerful wash in the lower rack, in the specific area. When function is active, the symbol
is lit on the display. Press button for 3 seconds to lock or unlock control panel. Children will
not be able to accidentally start the dishwasher by pressing the buttons on the control panel
when this option is selected.
To activate this option, hold down the button for 3 seconds will be shown
on the display.
Repeat the same operation to unlock the panel will be shown on the
display.
When key lock is active, if any button is pressed will be shown on the
display.
PowerDry®/Settings - this technology generates outstanding drying results thanks to a
condensation process that occurs in the interior of the dishwasher. When this option is active,
the symbol is lit on the display.
Press button for 3 seconds to access the setup options.
Delay - press button repeatedly to delay the start of the program.
Adjustable from 0:30 to 24 hours. With each press of the button, the delay start increases by:
every 0:30 if selection below 4 hours,
every 1:00 if selection is below 12 hours,
every 4 hours if selection is above 12 hours.
Then press button. The dishwasher will start after the set time.
If this option has to be cancelled press Delay button repeatedly.
The screen shows:
The " " will be blinking.
Cancel/Reset - push this button to switch off the control panel. If pressed for 3 seconds when a
program is running it cancels the program and drains the water out.
If pressed during program and delayed start selection, it cancels the selection and returns to
previous cycle and option selection.
START/PAUSE - press this button or open the door during washing cycle to pause the cycle.
To resume the cycle press this button and close the door within 3 seconds.
Operation indicator (if available) - a LED light projected on the floor indicates that dishwasher is
working.

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MENU/ SETTINGS
If you want to change any of the appliance parameters, press button
for 3 seconds.
On the display the word "SETTINGS" will be shown. Press to scroll to
change values. To exit settings in any step, press .
1. Tablet
To enable or disable Tablet option press .
To go to the next setting press .
If this option is enabled the symbol is lit.
2. Sound
To enable or disable the sound, press .
To go to the next setting press .
3. Water Hardness
To change water hardness press .
To setup correct level according to water hardness.
To confirm and go to the next step press .
4. Screen Brightness
To change display brightness press .
Choose between three levels: High, Medium and Low.
To go to the next step press .
5. Language
To choose language press .
To go to the next step press .

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6. Reset to Factory Default
This function allows you to reset the appliance to the factory
settings. To use this function press button.
First setup wizard appears as a next step.
You need to set all parameters again including a choice of language.
7. Exit
To exit menu press button. Press to come back to the first
step.

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C. MAINTENANCE & CARE
For hygienic reasons it is recommended to run a high-temperature cycle (e.g. Intensive) at least once per month. It
will help to keep the appliance clean, fully functional and avoid odours.
CLEANING THE FILTERS
Check filters and clean if necessary.
Unscrew microfilter (1),
remove it (2) and remove
fine sieve (3).
Rinse under running
water...
Insert
Screw on microfilter
CLEANING THE SPRAY ARMS
Unscrew and
remove upper arm.
Unscrew and remove
lower arm.
Clean spray nozzles
under running water
(use toothpicks if
necessary)
Insert and screw on upper and
lower arms tightly.
WHAT TO DO IF
If fault occurs, before contacting the After-sales Service, make the following checks to try and remedy the problem.
Most faults can be remedied by taking the following action, quickly restoring normal appliance operation.
The appliance…
Possible causes…
Solutions…
Display shows:
Salt reservoir is empty.
Refill reservoir with salt.
Adjust water hardness.
Display shows:
Rinse aid dispenser is empty.
Refill dispenser with rinse aid.
... is not working/will not start.
The appliance must be switched on.
Check the household circuit fuse if
there is no power supply.
The appliance door doesn’t close.
Check if the appliance door is
closed.
“Delay” option is ON.
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has been selected. If it has, the
appliance will start once the set
time has elapsed. If necessary,
RESET the appliance by pressing
or start the cycle immediately by
pressing .
Display shows:
Water tap closed.
The water tap must be open.
Water pressure is too low.
The water tap must be fully open
during water inlet (minimum
capacity: 0.5 litres per minute).
Kinked water inlet hose or closed
inlet filters.
The water inlet hose must not be
kinked and the relative inlet filter in
the water tap connector must not
be dirty or clogged.
Display shows:
Dirty filters.
Clean filters and spray arms.
Too little water in the appliance
system.
The drain hose must not be kinked.
Drain hose incorrectly fitted.
The closure disk of the syphon hose
connection must be removed.
Display shows:
Dirty filters or spray arms.
Clean filters and spray arms.
Too little water in the appliance
system.
Concave items (e.g. bowls, cups)
must be arranged facing
downwards in the rack.
Drain hose incorrectly fitted.
The drain hose must be fitted
correctly (for high mounted
appliances, leave min. 200 - 400mm
from the lower edge of the
appliance)
High level of foam inside.
Repeat without detergent or wait
until foam
disappears.
Display shows:
Door is not closed within 3 seconds
of button press.
Press again and close the
appliance door within 3 seconds.
Display shows:
The door was not open between
cycles.
Unload appliance (if not unloaded
before), open and close the door.
Display shows:
Display shows other fault disply:
Appliance has technical defect.
Call factor customer service (state
fault displayed). Close the water
tap.
After taking the above action, the fault message must be reset. In the majority of cases the fault is thus
eliminated.

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RESET:
Press the button for 3 seconds;
Close the door;
Water drains automatically for up to 1 minute;
The appliance is now ready to be started.
Crokery and cutlery …
Possible causes…
Solutions…
... are not perfectly clean/have food
residues
Too little space between dishes
(incorrect arrangement of the
concave items in the rack).
Arrange crockery so that the items
do not touch each other. Concave
items (e.g. bowls, cups) must be
arranged facing downwards in the
rack.
Too little detergent, detergent too
old or incorrectly stored.
If necessary, use more detergent
observing the manufacturer's
indications regarding dosage.
Always store detergent in a dry
place and do not store it for
excessively long periods of time.
Temperature not high enough for
heavily soiled crockery.
For heavily soiled crockery, select a
wash program with a higher
temperature.
Loading of the appliance using
lower and upper rack at the same
time with “Half load/Multizone”
option.
If you select the “Half
load/Multizone” option (if
available), remember to load the
upper rack or the lower rack to
increase washing power and thus
obtain optimum wash results.
Clogged spray arms, dirty filters or
not fitted correctly.
The spray arms must not be
clogged, the filters must not be
dirty and must be fitted correctly.
Spray arms stuck impeded by
crockery or cutlery.
The spray arms must be able to
turn freely and must not be
impeded by crockery or cutlery.
...have deposits: regeneration salt
residue
Water too hard.
In areas with very hard water,
regeneration salt needs to be
added more often.
Salt reservoir cap open.
Close the salt reservoir cap
properly.
Not enough rinse aid.
If you use a combined action
detergent (tablet/ capsule), try
adding more rinse aid.
...are not dry
Plastic containers dry badly.
Synthetic materials do not dry well;
if wet at end of cycle, wipe dry.
Clean dishes left in appliance for a
long time after end of cycle (e.g.
when using “Delay” option).
In this situation, the presence of
drops of water on dishes and on
the sides of the appliance is normal.
Try releasing the door 5 minutes
before removing the dishes.
Incorrect arrangement of the
Arrange crockery so that water