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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 Tray Wash Supports ........21 Collapsible lower basket tines ....22 AND ENVIRONMENT Cutlery basket ..........22 General safety ..........4 Intended use ........... 4 5 OPERATING THE Children’s safety ..........5 PRODUCT Disposing of packaging material ....5 Keys ...............24 Transportation of the product .......
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT This section contains safety • Never touch the plug with wet hands! Never unplug by instructions that will help to give pulling on the cable, always protection from risk of personal pull out by grabbing the plug. injury or property damage.
Instructions for safety and envIronment - Staff kitchen areas in shops, Disposing of packaging offices and other working material environments. Packaging materials are • Only dishwasher safe dangerous to children. Keep detergents, rinse aids and packaging materials in a safe additives must be used.
Instructions for safety and envIronment Compliance with WEEE Directive and Disposing of the Waste Product This product complies with EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU). This product bears a classification symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).This product has been manufactured with high quality parts and materials which can be reused and are suitable for recycling.
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. 2014/35/EU, 2014/30/EU, 93/68/EC, IEC 60436/DIN 44990, EN 50242 Power input 220-240 V, 50 Hz (see rating label)
INSTALLATION • To make the product ready for use, make Place the product on a rigid floor. Do not place it on a long pile rug or similar sure that the electricity, tap water supply and surfaces. water drainage systems are appropriate before calling the Authorised Service Agent.
Installation to the drainpipe without bending it. Tightly WaterProtect+ fix the water discharge hose to the drainpipe The WaterProtect+ system protects against in order to prevent any dislocation of the water leaks that may occur at the hose inlet. water discharge hose during operation of Water contact with the valve box of the the product.
Installation Connect the brown (live) wire to the This appliance must be terminal in the plug marked ‘L’ or earthed coloured red. If the fitted moulded plug is not Green and yellow suitable for your socket, then the or green plug should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted.
PREPARATION Tips for energy saving Adjusting the water softening system Following information will help you use the product in an ecological and energy-efficient Cleaning, rinsing and drying performance manner. of your dishwasher will increase when water Wipe away any coarse food remnants on softening system is adjusted properly.
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Preparation 1 min. 1 Second 1 Minute Remove the test Turn on the tap and Hold the test strip in Remove the test Wait for 1 minute. The test strip shows strip from the let the water run for the water for about strip from the water you the hardness packet.
Preparation If the hardness level of the supply water It is recommended to use is above 90 °dF or if you are using well granule- or powder-formed water, then it is recommended to use water softening salts in the water purification devices and special filters.
Preparation 3. Add 1 litre of water to salt reservoir of Since different salt brands in the your machine only in initial use (C). market have different particle sizes and since the water hardness may vary, dissolution of the salt in water may take a couple of hours.
Preparation 1. Push the latch to right to open the detergent dispenser lid (A). 2. Put suggested amount of powder, liquid/ gel or tablet detergent in the reservoir. Inside the detergent dispenser there are level markings that help you use appropriate amount of powder detergent.
Preparation Rinse aid detergent if the water hardness level is above the mentioned level. The rinse aid used in dishwashers The best washing performance in is a special combination dishwashers is obtained by using that aims to increase drying detergent, rinse aid and water efficiency and prevent water softening salt individually.
Preparation 4. If there are stains on tableware items Placing the dishes into the after washing, level must be increased dishwasher and if there is a blue trace after wiping You can use your dishwasher in the optimum them by hand, it must be decreased. This way with respect to energy consumption and is set to position 3 as factory default.
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Preparation Suggestions for loading the dishwasher Improper Loading Of Dishware Lower basket Upper basket Improper Loading Of Dishware DISHWASHER / USER INSTRUCTIONS 19 / 43 EN...
Preparation Adjusting the height of the 2. Lower the basket from its current position to the lower one. upper basket 3. Release the basket after it has reached The upper basket height adjustment one level down. mechanism has been designed for you to Repeat the process if the height is not create large spaces in the lower or upper sufficient.
Preparation Collapsible upper basket wires Upper basket height adjustable rack You can use collapsible wires when you need a larger space for your dishes in the Use the lower and upper parts of the height upper basket of your machine. adjustable racks in the upper basket of To bring the collapsible wires into horizontal the machine by sliding them down or up...
Preparation Collapsible lower basket tines Bringing the tines to the horizontal position by holding There are foldable tines (A) located at the them from the tips may cause lower basket of the machine are designed them to bend. Therefore, it will for an easier placement of large pieces such be appropriate to bring the tines as pans, bowls, etc.
OperatIng the product Keys 6. Close the door of the dishwasher. On/Off key Programme selection It is used to switch on or off the machine. 1. Press On/Off key to switch on your Press the On/Off key to switch on the machine.
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OperatIng the product DISHWASHER / USER INSTRUCTIONS 25 / 43 EN...
OperatIng the product Auxiliary functions Auto Tablet Feature Auto Tablet is a feature which detects the use Washing programmes of your dishwasher of combined tablet detergents automatically. are designed to obtain the best cleaning Drying performance of these effect, considering the type of the soiling, type of detergents is improved soiling degree and properties of the dishes by adjusting temperature and...
OperatIng the product in your region, you can use the time You can select and start a new delay function to wash your dishes during programme after the cancellation appropriate hours. of time delay function. You can delay the start time of the selected Time delay function cannot be programme up to 24 hours.
OperatIng the product Indicator of a finished step will not go off, Pay attention not to open the but they will light by adding on each other. door of the machine when it is When the programme is over, indicators of running.
OperatIng the product there is adequate amount of rinse aid in For energy saving, the machine the dishwasher or not. You need to refill the is automatically switched off rinse aid dispenser with rinse aid whenever following the completion of the Rinse Aid indicator lights on the panel of the programme or when the your machine.
OperatIng the product End of programme End of Programme indicator will light up once the washing programme is over. 1. Press the On/Off key to switch off your machine. 2. Close the tap. 3. Unplug the machine from the socket. For energy saving, the machine is automatically switched off following the completion of...
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Service life of the product extends and Cleaning the filters frequently faced problems decrease if it is Clean the filters at least once a week in cleaned at regular intervals. order for the machine operates efficiently. Unplug the product and turn off Check if food residues are left on the filters.
Maintenance and cleaning Cleaning the hose filter Damages on the machine that may be caused by impurities coming from the urban supply water or your own water installation (such as sand, dirt, rust, etc.) can be prevented by means of the filter attached to the water inlet hose.
Maintenance and cleaning Cleaning the impellers Upper impeller Clean the impellers at least once a week in Check if the holes on the upper impeller (1) order for the machine operates efficiently. are clogged. If they are clogged, remove and clean the impeller. Turn its nut to left to Lower impeller remove the upper 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 Dishes are not dry at the end of cycle • Dishes are not placed orderly in the machine. >>> Place your dishes in a way that no water will accumulate in them. • Rinse aid is not sufficient. >>> Check the rinse aid indicator and add rinse aid if necessary.
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Troubleshooting • Salt leakage exists. >>> Pay attention not to spill salt around the salt filling hole while adding salt. Make sure that the salt reservoir lid is tightly closed after finishing the filling process. Run the prewash programme to remove the salt that spilled inside the machine. Since the salt granules that will remain under the lid will dissolve during prewash, causing the lid loosen, check the lid once again at the end of the programme.
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Troubleshooting • Kitchen utensils that are already corroded are washed in dishwasher. >>> Rust on a corroded item can migrate to other stainless steel surfaces and cause corrosion on those surfaces as well. Such items should not be washed in dishwashers. Detergent remains in detergent dispenser.
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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.
• Time taken off work. • Functional replacement parts to repair a product. • Damaged food, clothing or other items. • The costs of a Grundig Approved • Meals taken at restaurants or from Engineer to carry out the repair. takeaways.
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User Instructions Booklet provided with Does Grundig offer replacements? your product. This is a repair-only guarantee. On occasion, the Manufacturer may at its • Professional installation by a qualified...
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Guarantee appointments, this cannot be guaranteed. We will not be liable for delays or if it is unable to carry out a repair because a convenient appointment cannot be arranged. Will there be any charge for the repairs? It is your responsibility to provide evidence to the Engineer that your product is covered by this guarantee with a proof of purchase.
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Should you experience any difficulty in obtaining service contact the Grundig Customer Helpline on Tel: 0333 207 9920 or e-mail: customerservice@support.grundig.co.uk …………………………………………………………..................
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