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DISHWASHER USER'S MANUAL GNV41810 FOR A GOOD REASON Document Number 17 8894 0100_AA/02-06-14...
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Please read this user manual first! Dear Customer, Thank you for preferring a Grundig product. We hope that you get the best results from your product which has been manufactured with high quality and state-of-the-art technology. Therefore, please read this entire user manual and all other accompanying documents carefully before using the product and keep it as a reference for future use.
CONTENTS 1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY adjustable service rack .......23 Upper cutlery basket ........24 AND ENVIRONMENT General safety ..........4 5 OPERATING THE Intended use ........... 4 PRODUCT Children’s safety ..........5 Keys ...............25 Disposing of packaging material ....5 Starting your machine .........26 Transportation of the product .......
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT This section contains safety instructions • Never use chemical solvents in the that will help to give protection from risk of product. They bring forth the risk of explosion. personal injury or property damage. Failure •...
instructions for safety and environment Children’s safety Compliance with WEEE Directive and Disposing of the • Electrical products are dangerous for the children. Keep children away from Waste Product the product when it is in use. Do not let This product complies with EU WEEE them to tamper with the product.
dishwasher Technical specifications Compliance to standards and test data / EC declaration of conformity This product complies with the following EU directives; Development, production and sales stages of this product comply with the safety rules included in all pertaining European Community regulations. 2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC, 93/68/EC, IEC 60436/DIN 44990, EN 50242 Power input 220-240 V, 50 Hz (see rating label)
INSTALLATION Appropriate installation To make the product ready for use, make sure that the electricity, tap water supply and location water drainage systems are appropriate • Place the product on a solid and flat before calling the Authorised Service Agent. floor that has sufficient load carrying If they are not, call a qualified technician capacity! The product must be installed...
Installation Connection to the drain WaterProtect+ Water discharge hose can directly be The WaterProtect+ system protects against connected to the drain hole or sink’s water leaks that may occur at the hose inlet. drainage. The length of this connection Water contact with the valve box of the must be min.
Installation Adjusting the feet This appliance must be If the door of the product cannot be closed earthed properly or if the product wobbles when If the fitted moulded plug is not you push it slightly, then you need to adjust suitable for your socket, then the the feet of the product.
Installation Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal in the plug marked ‘L’ or coloured red. Green and yellow or green Blue or Brown or red black With the alternative plugs a 13A fuse must be fitted either in the plug or adaptor or in the main fuse box.
PREPARATION Tips for energy saving Following information will help you use the product in an ecological and energy-efficient manner. Wipe away any coarse food remnants on the dishes before putting them in the product. Try to only operate the product when full. When selecting a programme, consider the table of "Programme data and average consumption values".
Preparation Adding salt 4. Replace the lid and tighten it securely when the reservoir is full. Water softening system needs to be 5. If you will not start a washing programme regenerated in order for the product immediately after adding the salt, run the to operate with the same performance machine empty in the shortest programme to continuously.
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Preparation Water Hardness & Regeneration Settings Softening the water Dishwashers require fairly soft water. If the hardness exceeds 6°dH lime scale will form on crockery. To avoid this an automatic system adds a special salt to soften the water so that you obtain the best possible cleaning and drying performance.
Preparation If the hardness level of the water that you use 1. Press the latch in the direction of arrow is above 90 °dF (French standard for water to open the detergent dispenser lid (A). hardness) or if you are using well water, than it is recommended to use filter and water purification devices.
Preparation Information about suitable places In programmes with pre-washing (detergent dispenser, basket etc.) and high temperature, in which in the dishwasher to place the you may use tablet detergents, tablet can be found in the usage make sure that the detergent instructions on the packages of dispenser lid is closed firmly.
Preparation Depending on the model, salt indicator and/or rinse aid indicator should be enabled again if they are disabled before. Rinse aid The rinse aid used in dishwashers is a special combination that aims to increase drying efficiency and prevent water After making sure that the lid is or lime stains on the washed closed, wipe clean any spilled...
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Preparation Decorative prints of chinaware as well as aluminum and silver items may get discoloured or tarnished after washing in the dishwasher just as it happens in handwashing as well. Some delicate glass types and crystals may become dull in time. We strongly recommend you to check if the tableware you are going to purchase is suitable...
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Preparation Suggestions for loading the dishwasher Improper Loading Of Dishware Lower basket Upper basket Improper Loading Of Dishware DISHWASHER / USER'S MANUAL 19 / 41 EN...
Preparation Cutlery basket Repeat the same process to raise the other side of the basket. Cutlery basket is designed to wash your dishes such as knife, fork, spoon, etc. in an efficient manner. Since the cutlery basket can be moved (A, B), you can create more space while placing your dishes in the lower basket and free up space for your dishes of different sizes.
Preparation Collapsable upper basket tines Upper basket height adjustable rack Upper basket of the machine is equipped with tines with gradual folding system (A) Use the lower and upper parts of the height that you can lay down when you need a adjustable racks in the upper basket of larger space for large dishes.
Preparation Collapsable lower basket Bringing the wires to the wires horizontal position by holding them from the tips may cause The six piece foldable wires (A) located them to bend. Therefore, it will at the lower basket of the machine are be appropriate to bring the wires designed for an easier placement of large in the middle to horizontal or...
Preparation Lower basket multipurpose / To close the racks: 1. Fold the rack (A). height adjustable service rack 2. Slide the rack up (B). This accessory located at the lower basket 3. Put the rack in vertical position (C). of your machine allows you to easily wash pieces such as extra glasses, long ladles and 4.
Preparation Upper cutlery basket The upper cutlery basket is designed for small dishes, or long items that cannot fit into the lower cutlery basket. After taking out the basket by lifting it up, remove the carrier part from the rails by pulling it towards yourself (C).
Operating the product Starting your machine Your machine performs water softening depending on the 1. Open the tap. hardness level of the supply 2. Plug in to the socket. water. Remaining time displayed 3. Open the door of the dishwasher. towards the end in some 4.
Operating the product Salt and Rinse Aid indicators Number of the programmes turn off when this function is on the machine may change activated. depending on the model you have purchased. 3. Close your machine's door by pressing Start / Pause / Cancel key. Half Load function It is used to operate the machine without To use the Half Load and Tablet...
Operating the product 3. Turn off your machine using the On / 2. When the Start / Pause / Cancel key is Off key in order to store the setting. pressed and hold, "3", "2", "1" appear on the Display Information Line. Time Factory setting of your machine Delay indicator will go off at the end of is "S:03".
Operating the product There might be residues of If no key is pressed for 5 detergent or rinse aid left in the minutes after the programme is machine and / or on the pieces over, your machine will turn off being washed depending on the automatically.
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Operating the product /41 EN DISHWASHER / USER'S MANUAL...
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING (2) assembly counterclockwise and pull Service life of the product extends and it out from its seating (A). frequently faced problems decrease if it is cleaned at regular intervals. Unplug the product and turn off the tap before attempting any cleaning procedures.
Maintenance and cleaning Cleaning the impellers 6. Place the coarse filter into the microfilter. Make sure that it is properly seated. Turn Clean the impellers at least once a week in the coarse filter clockwise until a “click” order for the machine operates efficiently. sound is heard.
Maintenance and cleaning Upper impeller Top Impeller Check if the holes on the upper impeller (1) Check if the holes on the top impeller (1) are clogged. If they are clogged, remove of your machine are clogged. If they are and clean the impeller.
TROUBLESHOOTING Machine does not start. • Power cable is unplugged. >>> Check if the power cable is plugged in. • Fuse is blown. >>> Check the fuses in your house. • Water is cut. >>> Make sure that the water inlet tap is open. •...
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Troubleshooting • Rinse aid is not sufficient. >>> Check the rinse aid indicator and add rinse aid if necessary. Increase the rinse aid setting if there is enough amount of rinse aid in the machine. • Machine is unloaded right after the programme is over. >>> Do not unload your machine right after washing process is completed.
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Troubleshooting There is a different odour in the machine A new machine has a peculiar odour. It will fade out after a couple of washes. • Filters are clogged. >>> Check if the filter system is clean. Clean the filter system regularly as illustrated in section “Cleaning and Care”.
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Troubleshooting Detergent remains in detergent dispenser. • Detergent dispenser was damp when adding detergent. >>> Make sure that the detergent dispenser is dried well prior to filling it with detergent. • Detergent is added long before the washing process. >>> Pay attention to add detergent shortly before start-up of the washing.
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Troubleshooting A smear remains on glasses that resembles milk stain which can not be removed when wiped by hand. A bluish / rainbow appearance occurs when the glass is pointed to light. • Excessive rinse aid is used. >>>Lower rinse aid setting. Clean the spilled rinse aid when adding rinse aid.
Cooking Appliances, Washing Machines & Dishwashers. Important notes. • Your Grundig product is designed and Please visit the “Support” section on built for domestic household use only. the Grundig website at • The guarantee will be void if the www.grundig.co.uk to register your...
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If you have purchased an extended guarantee please refer to the instructions contained within the extended guarantee agreement document. Otherwise please call the appropriate number above where service can be obtained at a charge. Should you experience any difficulty in obtaining service please contact the Grundig Customer Help-Line. Tel: 0845 603 1234 0345 603 1234 e-mail: service@Grundig.co.uk...
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