- User manual Dishwasher GVW552RVS 
- Contents Safety information Product description Control panel First use Set the water softener Use of dishwasher salt Use of rinse aid Daily use Load cutlery and dishes Use of detergent Select and start a washing programme 2 3 4 5 5 7 7 8 9 11 Unloading the dishwasher Washing programmes Care and cleaning What to do if… Technical data Hints for test institutes Installation Water connection Electrical connection Environment concerns 13 13 14 16 17 17 18 19 20 20 12 Subject to change without notice Saf 
- Child safety • This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. • Keep all packaging well away from children. There is a risk of suffocation. • Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach. • Keep children well away from the dishwasher when the door is open. Installation • Check your dishwasher for any transport damage. Never connect a damaged machine. If your dishwasher is damaged contact your supplier. 
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Upper basket Water hardness dial Salt container Detergent dispenser Rinse aid dispenser Rating plate Filters Lower spray arm Upper spray arm Control panel 5 1 2 A 1 2 3 4 5 4 3 B On/Off button Delay start button Programme selection / cancel button (mode/cancel) Indicator lights Programme lights Programme lights A and B In addition to the selection of the corresponding washing programme; these lights will also guide you in the following operations: – setting the water softener 
- Setting mode Press the On/Off button; if ALL programme indicator lights are off and the End indicator light is flashing, the appliance is in setting mode. Always remember that when performing the following operations: – selecting a washing programme, – setting the water softener level, – deactivating/activating the audible signals, the appliance MUST be in setting mode. Press the On/Off button; if a programme indicator light is on with a fixed light, the last performed or selected programme is still set. 
- and mmol/l (millimol per litre - international unit for the hardness of water). The softener should be adjusted according to the hardness of the water in your area. Your local Water Authority can advise you on the hardness of the water in your area. Water hardness The water softener must be set in two ways: manually, using the water hardness dial and electronically. 
- Use of dishwasher salt Warning! Only use salt specifically designed for use in dishwashers. All other types of salt not specifically designed for use in a dishwasher, especially table salt, will damage the water softener. Only fill with salt just before starting one of the complete washing programmes. This will prevent any grains of salt or salty water, which may have been spilt, remaining on the bottom of the machine for any period of time, which may cause corrosion. To fill: 1. 
- 40 washing cycles, depending upon the dosage setting. 3. Ensure that the lid is closed after every refill. Clean up any rinse aid spilt during filling with an absorbent cloth to avoid excess foaming during the next wash. 2. Add the rinse aid in the container. The maximum level for filling is indicated by "max". According to the finish and drying results obtained, adjust the dose of rinse aid by means of the 6 position selector (position 1 minimum dosage, position 6 maximum dosage). 
- • Plastic items and pans with non stick coatings have a tendency to retain water drops; these items will not dry as well as porcelain and steel items. • Light items (plastic bowls etc.) must be loaded in the upper basket and arranged so they do not move. For washing in the dishwasher the following cutlery and dishes are not suitable: are of limited suitability: • Cutlery with wooden, horn, china or mother-of- • Only wash stoneware in the dishwasher if it is pearls handles. 
- If the handles protrude from the bottom of the basket, obstructing the lower spray arm, load the cutlery with the handles facing upwards. Mix spoons with other cutlery to prevent them from sticking together. For best results we recommend that you use the cutlery grid provided (if the size and dimensions of the cutlery allow it). Glasses with long stems can be placed upside down in the cup racks. For taller items, the cup racks can be folded upwards. 
- 1. Pull out the basket until it stops. 2. Carefully lift both sides upwards and then allow the mechanism to drop back down slowly, keeping hold of it. Never lift or lower the basket on one side only When the basket is in the higher position you will not be able to use the cup racks. After loading your machine always close the door, as an open door can be a hazard. 
- 4. Close the lid and press until it locks in place. Detergent tablets from different manufacturers dissolve at different rates. For this reason, some detergent tablets do not attain their full cleaning power during short washing programmes. Therefore, please use long washing programmes when using detergent tablets, to ensure the complete removal of detergent residuals. Use of combi detergent tablets These products are detergents with a combined cleaning, rinsing and salt functions. 
- 2. Press the delay start button. The corresponding indicator light goes off. 3. Close the dishwasher door. The washing programme will start automatically. Warning! Interrupt or cancel a washing programme in progress ONLY if it's absolutely necessary. Attention! Hot steam may escape when the door is opened. Open the door carefully. Interrupt a washing programme in progress Open the dishwasher door; the programme will stop. 
- Programme Degree of soil Type of load Programme description Final rinse Drying 1 cold rinse (to avoid food scraps from Partial load (to be sticking) completed later in This programme does not require the use the day) of detergent. Any 1) Ideal for washing a partially loaded dishwasher. This is the perfect daily programme, made to meet the needs of a family of 4 persons who only wish to load breakfast and dinner crockery and cutlery. 
- 4. Take hold of the coarse filter (A) by the handle with the hole and remove from the microfilter (B). 5. Clean all filters thoroughly under running water. 6. Remove the flat filter from the base of the washing compartment and clean both faces thoroughly. 7. Put the flat filter back in the base of the washing compartment and ensure that it fits perfectly under the two guides (C). NEVER use the dishwasher without filters. 
- Moving the machine If you have to move the machine (moving house etc...): 1. Unplug it. 2. Turn the water tap off. 3. Remove the water inlet and discharge hoses. 4. Pull the machine out together with the hoses. Avoid over tilting the machine during transportation. What to do if… The dishwasher will not start or stops during operation. 
- Mod. : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PNC : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S.N. : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The wash results are not satisfactory The dishes are not clean • The wrong programme has been selected. • The dishes are arranged in such a way as to stop water reaching all parts of a surface. The baskets must not be overloaded. 
- Cup racks: position A Arrangement upper basket Arrangement lower basket Arrangement cutlery basket Installation Warning! Any electrical and/or plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician and/or plumber or competent person. Remove all packaging before positioning the machine. If possible, position the machine next to a water tap and a drain. This dishwasher is designed to be fitted under a kitchen counter or work surface. 
- Levelling Good levelling is essential for correct closure and sealing of the door. When the appliance is correctly levelled, the door will not catch on either side of the cabinet . If the door does not close correctly, loosen or tighten the adjustable feet until the machine is perfectly level. Water connection Water inlet connection This appliance can be connected to either a hot (max. 60°) or cold water supply. With a hot water supply you can have a significant reduction of energy consumption. 
- (maximum) from the bottom of the dishwasher. The drain hose can face either to the right or left of the dishwasher Ensure the drain hose is not bent or squashed as this could prevent or slow down the discharge of water. The sink plug must not be in place when the machine is draining as this could cause the water to syphon back into the machine. If you use a drain hose extension it must be no longer than 2 metres and its internal diameter must be no smaller than the diameter of the hose provided. 
- 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 council, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. The plastic components are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc. 
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