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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 Upper basket height adjustable rack ..21 Collapsible lower basket tines ....22 AND ENVIRONMENT General safety ..........4 5 OPERATING THE Intended use ........... 4 PRODUCT Children’s safety ..........5 Preparing the machine ........24 Disposing of packaging material ....5 Programme selection ........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 If the supply cord or the mains lead is fix the water discharge hose to the drainpipe damaged please do not replace it yourself. in order to prevent any dislocation of the The supply cord or the mains lead must be water discharge hose during operation of replaced by a Authorised Service Agent or a...
Installation Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the There might be a small amount terminal in the plug marked ‘N’ or of water left in the product after coloured black. factory quality control tests. This Connect the brown (live) wire to the causes no harm to the product.
PREPARATION Tips for energy saving Adding salt Following information will help you use the Water softening system needs to be product in an ecological and energy-efficient regenerated in order for the product manner. operates with the same performance Wipe away any coarse food remnants on continuously.
Preparation shortest programme to dissolve and Salt reservoir will fill with water wash away the scattered salt in the when you start the product. machine. Therefore, add the softening salt before starting the machine. Since different salt brands in the market have different particle Before initial use, fill the water sizes and since the water...
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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 Adding detergent is above 90 °dF or if you are using well You can find the correct amount water, then it is recommended to use water of detergent for the selected purification devices and special filters.
Preparation Use powder detergent in short programmes without prewash since the solubility of the tablet detergent changes depending on the temperature and time. Excessive usage of powder detergents will cause the detergent not dissolve completely and will also cause scratches on the glassware. Inside the detergent dispenser Combined tablet detergents there are level markings that help...
Preparation When you switch to powder, liquid/ gel or tablet detergent from a combined tablet detergent: 1. Make sure that salt and rinse aid reservoirs are full. 2. Set the water hardness to the highest level and perform an empty run. 3.
Preparation Items not suitable for washing and bigger items in the lower basket and smaller, delicate and light items in in the dishwasher the upper basket. • Never wash dishes soiled by cigarette • Place the hollowed dishes such as ash, candle remnants, polish, dyestuff, bowls, glasses and pans upside down chemicals, etc.
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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 / 42 EN...
Preparation Cutlery basket Grab one of the upper basket wires (right or left) and lift it up (A). Cutlery basket is designed to wash your Repeat the same process to raise the other dishes such as knife, fork, spoon, etc. in an side of the basket.
Preparation Collapsible 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 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 On/Off key 3. Selected programme will start when you close the door of your machine. When you press On / Off key, indicator lights illuminate on the display for ON position. The lights turn off in OFF position. Programme Selection / Programme Cancel key Press this key until the desired programme...
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Operating the product DISHWASHER / USER INSTRUCTIONS 25 / 42 EN...
Operating the product Auxiliary functions Perfect Rinse Function Depending on the type of the detergent Washing programmes of your dishwasher used, if a detergent dissolving issue is are designed to obtain the best cleaning encountered it will remove the resulting stains effect, considering the type of the soiling, from the dishes and enables the optimum soiling degree and properties of the dishes...
Operating the product Sound On / Interior Lighting Off;–[Display 1. Press the Time Delay function key after selecting the washing programme and Sound Off / Interior Lighting Off;-[Display other auxiliary functions. 2. Once you press the Time Delay key "3 3.
Operating the product Starting the programme There might be residues of detergent or rinse aid in the Close the door of your machine to start it machine and/or on the pieces after selecting the programme and auxiliary being washed depending on the functions.
Operating the product 3. Close the tap. 4. Unplug the machine from the socket. For energy saving, the machine is automatically turned off following the completion of the programme or if the programme is not started. Leave your dishes in the machine for about 15 minutes to allow them cool down after they are washed.
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 (A, B).
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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• The product must be correctly installed, located and operated in accordance Does Grundig offer replacements? with the instructions contained in the This is a repair-only guarantee. On User Instructions Booklet provided with occasion, the Manufacturer may at its your product.
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Guarantee 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. The Manufacturer reserves the right to charge for the reasonable cost of any service call if: •...
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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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