Sharp QW-GD54R443X-EN User manual

QW-GD54R443X-EN
Dishwasher
Home Appliances
User Manual
EN

Thank you for choosing this product.
This User Manual contains important information on safety and instructions intended to
assist you in the operation and maintenance of your appliance.
Please take the time to read this User Manual before using your appliance and keep this
book for future reference.
Icon Type Meaning
WARNING Serious injury or death risk
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Dangerous voltage risk
FIRE Fire risk
CAUTION Injury or property damage risk
IMPORTANT / NOTE Operating the system correctly

CONTENTS
1.SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................ 1
1.1. General Safety Warnings ..............................................................................................1
1.2. Installation Warnings .....................................................................................................1
1.3. During Use.....................................................................................................................2
2.INSTALLATION................................................................................................................. 6
2.1. Machine Positioning .....................................................................................................6
2.2. Water Connection..........................................................................................................6
2.3. Water Inlet Hose............................................................................................................6
2.4. Drain Hose.....................................................................................................................6
2.5. Electrical Connection ....................................................................................................7
3.TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................... 8
3.1. General Appearance......................................................................................................8
3.2. Technical Specifications ................................................................................................8
4.BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE ................................................................................. 9
4.1. Preparing your Dishwasher for first use .......................................................................9
4.2. Fill the Salt.....................................................................................................................9
4.3. Test Strip ...................................................................................................................10
4.4. Water Hardness Table .................................................................................................10
4.5. Water Softener System ...............................................................................................10
4.6. Setting ...................................................................................................................10
4.7. Detergent Usage .........................................................................................................10
4.8. Filling the Detergent .................................................................................................... 11
4.9. Using Combined Detergents ....................................................................................... 11
4.10. Rinse-aid Usage........................................................................................................ 11
4.11. Filling the Rinse-aid and Setting ................................................................................ 11
5.LOADING YOUR DISHWASHER ................................................................................... 12
5.1. Recommendations.......................................................................................................12
5.2. Alternative Basket Loads .............................................................................................14
6.PROGRAMME TABLE.................................................................................................... 15
7.THE CONTROL PANEL.................................................................................................. 16
7.1. Changing a Programme ..............................................................................................17
7.2. Cancelling a Programme.............................................................................................17
7.3. Switching the Machine Off...........................................................................................17

8.CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................. 19
8.1. Cleaning the Machine and Filters................................................................................19
8.2. Spray Arms..................................................................................................................19
9.TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................... 20
10.PRACTICAL INFORMATION........................................................................................ 22
11.THE PRODUCT FICHE ................................................................................................. 23

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1.SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.1. General Safety Warnings
• Read these instructions carefully before using your
appliance and keep this manual for future reference.
Please check the packaging of your machine
before installation and the outer surface of the
machine once the packaging has been removed. Do
not operate the machine if it appears damaged or if
the packaging has been opened.
• Packaging materials protect your machine from any
damage that might occur during transportation. The
packaging materials are environmentally friendly
as they are recyclable. Use of recycled material
reduces raw material consumption and decreases
waste production.
This appliance can be used by children aged from
8 years and above, and by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning the use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand hazards
involved. Children should not be allowed to play with
the appliance.
Remove packaging and keep it out of reach of
children.
Keep children away from detergents and rinse
aids.
There may be some residue left in the machine
after washing. Keep children away from the machine
when it is open.

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1.2. Installation Warnings
• Choose a suitable and safe place to install your
machine.
• Only original spare parts should be used with the
machine.
Unplug the machine before installation.
Your machine must only be installed by an
authorised service agent. Installation by anyone other
than an authorised agent may cause your warranty to
be void.
Check that the indoor electrical fuse system is
connected in line with safety regulations.
All electrical connections must match the values on
the plate.
Ensure the machine does not stand on the
electrical supply cable.
Never use an extension cord or a multiple socket
connection.
The plug should be accessible after the machine is
installed.
• After installation, run your machine unloaded for the
first time.
The machine must not be plugged in during
positioning.
Always use the coated plug supplied with your
machine.
If the electrical cable is damaged, it should only
be replaced by a qualified electrician.
1.3. During Usege
• This machine is for domestic use only; do not use

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• it for other purposes. Commercial use will void the
guarantee.
Do not stand, sit or place loads on the open door of
the dishwasher.
Only use detergents and rinse aids produced
specifically for dishwashers. Our company is not
responsible for any damage that may occur due to
misuse.
Do not drink water from the machine.
Due to the danger of explosion, do not place any
chemical dissolving agents into the machine’s washing
section.
• Check the heat-resistance of plastic items before
washing them in the machine.
Only put items in the machine which are suitable for
dishwashing, and take care not to overfill the baskets.
Do not open the door while the machine is in
operation, hot water may spill out. Safety devices
ensure the machine stops if the door is opened.
The machine door should not be left open. It may
cause accidents.
Place knives and other sharp objects in the cutlery
basket in a blade-down position.
For models with the automatic door-opening
system, when the EnergySave option is active, the
door will open at the end of a program. To prevent
damage to your dishwasher, do not attempt to close
the door for one minute after it has opened. For
effective drying, keep the door open for 30 minutes
after a programme has ended. Do not stand in front of
the door after the auto-open signal sounds.
In the case of a malfunction, repair should only

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be performed by an authorised service company,
otherwise the warranty will be void.
Before repair work, the machine should be
disconnected from the mains. Do not pull the cable to
unplug the machine. Switch off the water tap.
Operation at a low voltage will cause a decline in
performance levels.
For safety, disconnect the plug once a program has
finished.
To avoid an electric shock, do not unplug the
machine with wet hands.
Pull the plug to disconnect the machine from the
mains, never pull on the cord.
RECYCLING
• Some machine components and packaging consist of recyclable materials.
• Plastics are marked with the international abbreviations:(>PE<, >PP<, etc. )
• The cardboard parts consist of recycled paper. They can be put into waste paper
containers for recycling.
• Material unsuitable for domestic waste must be disposed of at recycling centres.
• Contact a relevant recycling centre to obtain information about disposal of different
materials.
PACKAGING AND THE ENVIRONMENT
• Packaging materials protect your machine from damage that may occur during
transportation. The packaging materials are environmentally friendly as they are
recyclable. The use of recycled material reduces raw material consumption and
therefore decreases waste production.

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CE Declaration of Conformity
We declare that our products meet the applicable European Directives, Decisions and
Regulations and the requirements listed in the standards referenced.
Disposal of your old machine
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 consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of
this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop
where the product was purchased.

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2. INSTALLATION
2.1. Machine positioning
When positioning the machine, place it in
an area where dishes can be easily loaded
and unloaded. Do not put the machine in an
area where the ambient temperature falls
below 0°C.
Read all warnings located on the packaging
before removing the packaging and
positioning the machine.
Place the machine close to a water tap
and drain. Take into consideration that the
connections will not be altered once the
machine is in position.
Do not hold the machine by its door or
panel.
Leave an adequate distance around the
machine to allow ease of movement when
cleaning.
Ensure the water inlet and outlet
hoses are not squeezed or trapped
and that the machine does not stand
on the electrical cable while positioning.
Adjust the feet so the machine is level and
balanced. The machine should be placed
on flat ground otherwise it will be unstable
and the door of the machine will not close
properly.
2.2. Water connection
We recommend fitting a filter to your water
inlet supply in order to prevent damage to
your machine due to contamination (sand,
rust, etc.) from indoor plumbing. This will
also help prevent yellowing and deposit
formation after washing.
2.3. Water inlet hose
WARNING: Use the new water inlet
hose supplied with your machine, do not
use an old machine’s hose.
WARNING: Run water through the
new hose before connecting.
WARNING: Connect the hose
directly to the water inlet tap. The pressure
supplied by the tap should be a minimum
of 0.03 MPa and a maximum of 1 MPa. If
the pressure exceeds 1 MPa, a pressure
relief valve must be fitted between the
connection.
WARNING: After the connections are
made, turn the tap on fully and check
for water leaks. Always turn off the
water inlet tap after a wash program has
finished.
An Aquastop water spout is available
with some models. Do not damage it
or allow it to become kinked or
twisted.
2.4. Drain Hose
Connect the water drain hose directly to
water drain hole or to the sink outlet spigot.
This connection should be minimum 50 cm
and maximum 110 cm from flor plane.
IMPORTANT: Items will not wash
properly if a drain hose longer than 4
m is used.

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2.5. Electrical connection
2.6. Electrical connection
WARNING: Your machine is set to
operate at 220-240 V. If the mains
voltage supply to your machine is 110
V, connect a transformer of 110/220 V and
3000 W between the electrical connection.
The earthed plug of the
machine must be connected to an
earthed outlet supplied by suitable
voltage and current.
In the absence of earthing
installation, an authorised
electrician should carry out an
earthing installation. In the case of use
without earthing installed, we will not be
responsible for any loss of use that may
occur.
The indoor fuse current value
should be 10-16 A.

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3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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3.1. General appearance
1. Upper basket with racks
2. Upper spray arm
3. Lower basket
4. Lower spray arm
5. Filters
6. Rating plate
7. Control panel
8. Detergent and rinse-aid dispenser
9. Salt dispenser
10. Upper basket track latch
11. Upper Cutlery Basket
12. Turbo Drying Unit: This system provides
better drying performance.
3.2. Technical specifications
Capacity 15 place
settings
Dimensions
Height
Width
Depth
820-
870(mm)
596(mm)
550(mm
Net weight 38 kg
Operating
voltage /
frequency
220-240V
50 (Hz)
Total current 10(A)
Total power 1900(W)
Water supply
pressure
Maximum:
1 (Mpa)
Minimum:
0.03 (Mpa)

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4. BEFORE USING
THE APPLIANCE
4.1. Preparing your
Dishwasher for first use
• Check whether the electricity and supply
water specifications match the values
indicated in the installation instructions
for the machine.
• Remove all packaging materials inside
the machine.
• Set the water softener level.
• Fill the rinse aid compartment.
4.2. Fill the salt (IF AVAILABLE)
To fill with softener salt, open the salt
compartment cap by turning it counter
clockwise. (1) (2) At first use, fill the
compartment with 1 kg salt and water (3)
until it is almost overflowing. If available,
using the funnel (4) provided will make
filling easier. Replace the cap and close it.
After every 20th-30th wash, add salt into
your machine until it fills up (approx. 1 kg).
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SALT
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Fill the salt compartment with water the
first time you fill the salt compartment
only.
Use softener salt specifically produced for
use in dishwashers.
When you start your dishwasher, the salt
compartment is filled with water, therefore
put the softener salt in prior to starting your
machine.
If the softener salt has overflowed and you
do not start the machine immediately, run
a short washing program to protect your
machine against corrosion.

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4.3. Test Strip
Run water
through tap
(1min.)
Keep the
strip in
water (1sec)
Shake the
strip.
Wait
(1min.)
Set the hardness level of
your machine.
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NOTE: Level is set 3 as default. If the water is well water or has a hardness level above 90
dF, we recommend that you use filter and refinement devices.
4.4. Water Hardness Table
Level German dH French
dF
British
dE Indicator
1 0-5 0-9 0-6 L1 is shown on display.
2 6-11 10-20 7-14 L2 is shown on display.
3 12-17 21-30 15-21 L3 is shown on display.
4 18-22 31-40 22-28 L4 is shown on display.
5 23-31 41-55 29-39 L5 is shown on display.
6 32-50 56-90 40-63 L6 is shown on display.
4.5. Water Softener System
The dishwasher is equipped with a water softener which reduces the hardness in the
mains water supply. To find out the hardness level of your tap water, contact your water
company or use the test strip (if available).
4.6. Setting
• Touch the programme button and hold it down.
• Turn on the machine.
• Hold down the programme button until “SL” disappears.
• The machine will display the last setting.
• Set the level by touching the programme button.
• Switch off the machine to save the setting.
4.7. Detergent usage
Only use detergents specifically designed for domestic dishwashers.
Add the recommended amount of detergent for the selected programme to ensure the best
performance.
Keep your detergents in cool, dry places out of reach of children.
See the detergent manufacturer’s instructions for a further information.

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4.8. Filling the detergent
Push the latch to open the dispenser and
pour in the detergent.
Close the lid and press it until it locks in
place. The dispenser should be refilled just
before the start of each programme. If the
dishes are heavily soiled, place additional
detergent in the pre-wash detergent
chamber.
DETERGENT
4.9. Using combined detergents
These products should be used according
to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Never put combined detergents into the
interior section or the cutlery basket.
Combined detergents contain not only
the detergent but also rinse-aid, salt
replacement substances and additional
components depending on the combination.
We recommend you do not use combined
detergents in short programmes.
Please use powder detergents in such
programmes.
If you encounter problems when using
combined detergents, please contact the
detergent manufacturer.
When you stop using combined detergents,
make sure that water hardness and rinse
aid settings are set to correct level.
4.10. Rinse-aid usage
Rinse-aid makes dishes sparkle and helps
them to dry without spotting. Rinse-aid is
required for stain-free utensils and clear
glasses. Use only rinse-aid for domestic
dishwashers.
4.11. Filling the rinse-aid and setting
To fill the rinse aid compartment, open
the rinse-aid compartment cap. Fill the
compartment with rinse aid until MAX level
and then close the cap. Be careful not to
overfill the rinse aid compartment and wipe
up any spills.
In order to set rinse aid level, follow
below steps.
• Touch the programme button and hold it
down.
• Turn on the machine.
• Hold down the programme button until
“rA” disappears.Rinse aid set follows water
hardness set.
• The machine will display the last setting.
• Set the level by touching the programme
button.
• Switch off the machine to save the setting.
The factory setting is “4”.
If the dishes are not drying properly or are
spotted, increase the level. If blue stains
form on your dishes, decrease level.
Level Brightener Dose Indicator
1 Rinse-aid not
dispensed
r1 is shown on the
display
2 1 dose is
dispensed
r2 is shown on the
display
3 2 doses are
dispensed
r3 is shown on the
display.
4 3 doses are
dispensed
r4 is shown on the
display.
5 4 doses are
dispensed
r5 is shown on the
display.

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5. LOADING YOUR DISHWASHER
For best results, follow these loading
guidelines.
We recommend that you place large items
(pots, pans, lids, plates and bowls) which
are heavily soiled in the lower basket.
The upper basket is designed for delicate
and lighter dishware such as glasses,
coffee and tea cups and saucers. Position
the dishes so that they will not get moved
by the spray of water.
Cutlery should be placed in the cutlery
basket. Items should be loaded individually
into the appropriate slots with their handles
downwards. Long utensils should be placed
horizontally on the baskets.
WARNING: Take care not to obstruct
the rotation of spray arms.
5.1. Recommendations
Remove any coarse residue on dishes
before placing the dishes in the machine.
Start the machine with full load.
Do not overload the drawers or place
dishes in the wrong basket.
WARNING: Always place sharp
utensils with the sharp point down and open
utensils with their openings down.
Upper Basket
The upper basket includes a mechanism
which enables the height of the basket to be
adjusted up (1) or down (2) without having
to remove the basket. Hold the basket on
both sides and pull it up or push it down,
ensuring both sides of the upper basket are
in the same position.
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SOFT TOUCH
Top basket
Height Adjustable Rack
These racks are designed to increase the
capacity of the top basket. You can pla-
ce your glasses and cups on the racks.
You can adjust the height of these racks.
Thanks to this feature, you can place
different sizes of glasses under
these racks.
Thanks to height adjustment plastics
mounted on the basket, you can use your
racks in 2 different heights. In addition, you
can place long forks, knives and spoons
on these racks laterally, so that they do not
block the revolution of propeller.
The soft touch feature on the racks serves
to place the ne stemmed glass.
The wineglass is placed in the area shown
at the picture.

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Foldable racks
Foldable racks on the upper basket are
designed in order to let you place big items
easier such as pots, pans, etc. If requested,
each part can be folded separately, or all of
them can be folded and larger spaces can
be obtained. You can use foldable racks by
raising them upwards,or by folding down.
Four Folding Racks
(15 pc)
The folding racks allow easier placement of
larger items, such as pots and pans. Each
section can be folded separately. The racks
can be raised up, or folded down, as shown
in the images.
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Direct wash function
This function is used to wash glasses,
bottles etc. by directing the water upwards
while the apparatus on the upper basket
(shown in the figure) is in vertical position.
While the apparatus is in horizontal
position, water is directed downwards,
contributing to washing the lower basket.
Extra lower/upper basket button) (4)
Using the Extra lower/upper basket
function, three sorts of washing up can
be done those being lower basket, upper
basket and both baskets.
If you have only a few of dishes in your
machine and if you have to wash them,
you can also activate the semi-filling
function for some programs. If you have
dishes in both baskets, press the key and
select the position in which both lamps are
highlighted.
IIf you have dishes in the upper basket only,
press Extra lower/upper basket key and
select the icon where the figure above is lit.
Thus, your machine will perform washing in
the upper basket, and a detailed washing
cycle will be carried out by the extra water
jet in the upper basket.
If you have dishes in the lower basket
only, press If you have dishes in the upper
basket only, press Extra lower/upper basket
key and select the icon where the figure
above is lit. key and select the icon where
the figure below is lit. Thus, your machine
will perform washing in the lower basket,
and a 360° washing cycle will be carried
out by the two extra water jets on the base.
Make sure that there are no dishes in the
upper basket while using this feature.

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5.2. Alternative Basket Loads
Lower Basket
Top basket
Incorrect loads

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6. PROGRAMME TABLE
Programme Duration
(min) Description
QuickWash 14’ 14 Fastest programme for lightly soiled and recently used dishes. Suitable for 4 place
settings.
Quick 30’ 30 For lightly soiled dishes and a quick wash.
Eco (Reference) 195 Standard programme for normally soiled, daily-used dishes.
Dual Pro Wash 112 For both lightly soiled, delicate glassware and heavily soiled crockery at the same
time.
Express 50’ 50 For normally soiled, daily-used dishes with a faster programme.
Hygiene 154 High-temperature, disinfecting programme for heavily soiled dishes.
Auto Delicate 77-91 Auto programme for normally soiled, delicate dishes.
Auto Intensive 124-179 Auto programme for heavily soiled dishes.
NOTE: THE PROGRAMME DURATION MAY CHANGE ACCORDING TO THE
AMOUNT OF DISHES, THE WATER TEMPERATURE, THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
AND SELECTED ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS.
• Only use powder detergent for short programmes.
• Short programmes do not include drying.
• To assist drying, we recommend slightly opening the door after a cycle is complete.