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DISHWASHER USER INSTRUCTIONS GNF 41820 W www.grundig.com...
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DISHWASHER USER INSTRUCTIONS GNF 41820 W...
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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.
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 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 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 Salt reservoir will fill with water is above 90 °dF or if you are using well when you start the product. water, then it is recommended to use water Therefore, add the softening salt purification devices and special filters.
Preparation Since different salt brands in the market have different particle sizes and since the water hardness may vary, dissolution of the salt in water may take a couple of hours. Therefore, Salt Indicator remains on for a while after adding salt into the machine.
Preparation Put the detergent into the detergent dispenser In programmes with pre-washing just before operating the machine as and high temperature, in which illustrated below. you may use tablet detergents, 1. Press the latch in the direction of arrow make sure that the detergent to open the detergent dispenser lid (A).
Preparation Above this limit regeneration salt and rinse Please check the rinse aid indicator on the aid must be added. Refer to the instructions display to see whether there is adequate on the packaging of the combined detergent amount of rinse aid in the dishwasher or whether it is suitable for the hardness level of not.
Preparation 4. Close the lid of the reservoir by pressing Placing the dishes into the on it lightly. dishwasher After making sure that the lid is You can use your dishwasher in the optimum closed, wipe clean any spilled way with respect to energy consumption and rinse aid outside the reservoir.
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Preparation Suggestions for loading the dishwasher Improper Loading Of Dishware Lower basket Upper basket Improper Loading Of Dishware /44 EN DISHWASHER / USER INSTRUCTIONS...
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.
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 1. On / Off key 2. Programme Selection keys 3. Function keys a) Child Lock key/ Tablet detergent function b) Volume Adjustment key/ Half Load Function Express Function 4. Time Delay key 5. Start / Pause / Cancel key 6.
Operating the product Preparing the machine Keys 1. Open the tap. On / Off key It is used to turn on or off the machine. 2. Plug in to the socket. Press the On / Off key for 1 second to turn 3.
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Operating the product Auxiliary functions Tablet detergent function Allows to obtain a better drying performance Washing programmes of your dishwasher from the multi-purpose detergents called are designed to obtain the best cleaning as all in one detergents such as 2in1, 3in1, effect, considering the type of the soiling, 4in1, 5in1 and etc., depending on the soiling degree and properties of the dishes...
Operating the product Programming the washing key for 3 seconds. time 2. When the Start / Pause / Cancel key is pressed and hold, “3”, “2”, “1” appear Time Delay on the Display Information Line. Time If an economical electricity tariff is applied Delay indicator will go off at the end of in your region, you can use the Time the cancellation process and delaying...
Operating the product Pay attention not to open the The machine will remain silent door of the machine when it is in pause mode for some time running. Stop the machine by in order to remove the water in pressing Start / Pause / Cancel the machine and on the dishes key if you have to open the completely and to have the...
Operating the product 2. Display Information Line will show Salt indicator ( ) “CL 3”, “CL 2”, “CL 1” and “ CL On”. Please check the salt indicator on the display to see whether there is adequate amount Canceling a programme of softening salt in the dishwasher or not.
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Operating the product If no key is pressed for 5 minutes after the programme is over, your machine will turn off automatically. Leave your dishes in the machine for about 15 minutes after they are washed in order to have them cooled down.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Service life of the product extends and 1. Turn the micro filter (1) and coarse filter frequently faced problems decrease if it is (2) assembly counterclockwise and pull cleaned at regular intervals. it out from its seating (A). 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 Ceiling Impeller Check if the holes on the upper impeller (1) Check if the holes on the top ceiling impeller are clogged. If they are clogged, remove (1) 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 built for domestic household use only. on 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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