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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 5 OPERATING THE AND ENVIRONMENT PRODUCT Keys ...............23 General safety ..........4 Intended use ........... 4 Starting your machine .........24 Children’s safety ..........5 Programme selection ........24 Disposing of packaging material ....5 Changing a programme ......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 To make the product ready for use, make capacity! The product must be installed on a flat surface in order for the door to sure that the electricity, tap water supply and be closed comfortably and securely. water drainage systems are appropriate •...
Installation floor. A discharge hose longer than 4 meters WaterProtect+ will cause washing performance to be The WaterProtect+ system protects against affected.Attach the water discharge hose to water leaks that may occur at the hose inlet. the drainpipe without bending it. Tightly fix Water contact with the valve box of the the water discharge hose to the drainpipe system must be avoided to prevent damage...
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. Operate the product after filling it completely. When selecting a programme, consider the table of “Programme data and average consumption values”.
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Preparation Use only special softening salts Since different salt brands in the produced particularly for the market have different particle dishwashers in your machine. sizes and since the water hardness may vary, dissolution We recommend using granular of the salt in water may take or powder softening salts.
Preparation Water hardness & regeneration settings The dishwasher requires lime free water. Hard water leaves watermarks on your dishes. Your dishwasher has a special water softening system to remove the hardness of the tap water. Setting this system correctly will increase the washing effectiveness. To find out the water hardness level of water in your area, contact your local Water Board or determine water hardness level by the help of test strip provided.
Preparation Press «Start/Pause/Cancel» key for once Detergent to store the level you have selected. You can use powder or tablet detergent in Start / Stop icon will light continuously the machine. when the new water hardness level is Only use in the machine the stored.
Preparation 2. Put suggested amount of powder or Use powder detergent in short tablet detergent in the dispenser. programmes without prewash since the solubility of the tablet Inside the detergent dispenser, detergent changes depending on there are level markings that the temperature and time.
Preparation Rinse aid Information about suitable places (detergent dispenser, The rinse aid used in dishwashers basket etc.) in the dishwasher to is a special combination used place the tablet can be found to increase drying efficiency amongst the usage instructions and prevent water or limescale on the packages of the tablet stains on the washed items.
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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 DISHWASHER / USER'S MANUAL 19 / 39 EN...
Preparation Silverware basket Silverware basket is designed to wash your dishes such as knife, fork, spoon, etc. in a cleaner manner. 2. Repeat the same process to raise the other side of the basket. 3. Make sure that both sides of the basket height adjustment mechanism are at the same level (down or up).
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Preparation Collapsable lower basket Upper basket rack wires (4 pieces) The four piece foldable wires located at the lower basket of the machine are designed for an easier placement of large pieces such as pans, bowls, etc. (1, 2, 3, 4). You can create larger spaces by folding each wire individually or all of them at once.
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.
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Operating the product Number of the programmes Salt and Rinse Aid indicators on the machine may change turn off when this function is depending on the model you activated. have purchased. 3. Close your machine's door by pressing Half Load function Start / Pause / Cancel key.
Operating the product To turn ON/OFF the filter cleaning function, 4. Press Start / Pause / Cancel key to hold Programme Selection button pressed start countdown for the Time Delay. for 5 seconds until the “F:ON” or “F:OFF” Time Delay indicator and Start / Pause text is viewed on the display.
Operating the product indicator starts flashing. For a couple End of programme of minutes the machine will fulfill the When the programme you have selected necessary operations required to cancel comes to an end, an audible warning signal the programme. with intervals of 8 seconds will warn you to 3.
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 Check if the holes on the upper impeller (1) are clogged. If they are clogged, remove and clean the impeller. Turn its nut to left to remove the upper impeller (A, B). Make sure that the nut is tightened well when installing 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 Lime traces remain on dishes and glassware gains a misty appearance • 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.
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Troubleshooting Rust, discoloration or surface deterioration occurs on dishes • Salt leakage exists. >>> Salt may cause deterioration and oxidation on metal surfaces. 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.
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Troubleshooting Decorations and ornaments on kitchen utensils are being erased. Decorated glasses and decorated luster porcelains are not suitable for washing in the dishwasher. Manufacturers of some glassware and porcelain tableware items do not recommend washing such kitchen utensils in the dishwashers either. Dishes are scratched.
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Troubleshooting Foam forms in the machine. • Dishes are washed with hand-wash detergent by hand but not rinsed before placing them into the machine. >>> Hand-wash detergents do not contain antifoam. There is no need to hand-wash the dishes before placing them into the machine. Removing the coarse soil on the dishes under tap water, with a tissue paper or fork will be sufficient.
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Troubleshooting Important notes. • Your Grundig product is designed and built for domestic household use only. Guarantee for Refrigeration, • The guarantee will be void if the Cooking Appliances, Washing product is installed or used in Machines & Dishwashers. commercial or non-residential domestic household premises.
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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 6004911 e-mail: service@Grundig.co.uk...
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