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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 instructions that will help to get wet hands! Never unplug by protected from risk of personal pulling on the cable, always injury or property damage. Failure pull out by grabbing the plug.
instructions for safety and environment be used in household and product when it is in use. Do similar applications such as: not let them to tamper with the - Staff kitchen areas in shops, product. • offices and other working Do not forget to close the door environments;...
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 Overview Upper basket Cutlery basket Lower basket Automatic Liquid/Gel Detergent and Rinse Aid Dosing System Type Label Control panel Door Lower impeller Salt reservoir lid 10. Filters 11. Upper impeller 12. Upper basket rail 13. Upper cutlery basket ( depends on model ) 14.
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 Appropriate installation Refer to the nearest Authorised Service Agent for installation of your product. To make location the product ready for use, make sure that • Place the product on a solid and flat the electricity, tap water supply and water floor that has sufficient load carrying drainage systems are appropriate before capacity! The product must be installed...
Installation Attach the water discharge hose to the Permitted water temperature: up to drainpipe without bending it. Tightly fix the 25°C ( 60°C for products equipped water discharge hose to the drainpipe in with WaterProtect+; please refer order to prevent any dislocation of the water toWaterProtect+ section ) discharge hose during operation of the product.
Installation • WaterProtect+ The voltage and allowed fuse or breaker protection are specified in the “Technical The WaterProtect+ system protects against specifications” section. If the current water leaks that may occur at the hose inlet. value of the fuse or breaker in the house Water contact with the valve box of the is less than 16 Amps, have a qualified system must be avoided to prevent damage...
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 the softening system is adjusted properly.
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Preparation 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 you move your house, it is necessary to readjust water hardness level of your machine by considering the information given above according to the hardness level of the supply water in your new location. Your machine will display the most recently adjusted water hardness level.
Preparation • Detergent You can proceed to the Settings menu to change the Automatic Liquid/Gel You can use powder, tablet and liquid/gel Detergent Dosing setting according detergent in the machine. to your habits, or according to the Only use the detergents recommendations by the detergent produced particularly for use manufacturer if you are using a different...
Preparation Adding Liquid/Gel Detergent The rinse aid used in dishwashers and Rinse Aid is a special product that is recommended to increase drying The Automatic Liquid/Gel Detergent Dosing efficiency and prevent water system is found on the door of your or lime stains on the washed dishwasher.
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Preparation Do not fill the liquid/gel If a different brand or type of detergent box with liquids or liquid/gel detergent will be used, chemical cleaners (vinegar, make sure previous detergent is bleacher etc.) other than liquid/ depleted completely and then gel detergent.
Preparation Move the detergent box (B) in the direction of Stale or damp detergent the arrow (1) and lift to remove (2). Once the Poor quality detergent cleaning or filling procedure is complete, Hard water area without the use of Rinse follow the above steps in reverse order to re- install the detergent and rinse aid boxes.
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Preparation When you switch to powder detergent from 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. After the empty washing cycle, review the user manual and readjust the water hardness level so as to suit the water Place the tablet detergent into the...
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Preparation • Wipe away any coarse food remnants (bones, seeds, etc.) on the dishes before placing them in the dishwasher. • Place thin, narrow pieces in the middle sections of baskets if possible. • Place the heavily soiled and bigger items in the lower basket and smaller, delicate and light items in the upper basket.
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Preparation Suggestions for loading the dishwasher Improper Loading Of Dishware Lower basket Upper basket Improper Loading Of Dishware 21 / 46 EN...
Preparation Adjusting the height of the To lower the basket, while it is in the uppermost position; upper basket 1. Hold the upper basket wires with both The upper basket height adjustment hands, slightly lift up the basket and mechanism has been designed for you to simultaneously push and release the create large spaces in the lower or upper latches shown in the figure (B).
Preparation Adjusting the height of the Repeat the same operation if the height is not adequate. upper basket Upper basket height adjustment mechanism is designed so that you can create wide spaces on the upper or lower compartment of the machine by adjusting the basket upwards or downwards either while it is empty or full.
Preparation Upper basket multi-function Tray Washing Support service rack You may use the tray washing supports if you Thanks to the upper basket multi-function service want to wash a tray on your lower basket. rack on the upper basket of your appliance, Refer to the Additional Functions section to you may load and wash long service-ware select the proper program and function.
Preparation Cutlery basket Tray Wash Supports Cutlery basket is designed to wash your Use the supports to wash trays in the bottom dishes such as knife, fork, spoon, etc. in an basket. efficient manner. See the Auxiliary functions section for Since the cutlery basket can be moved (A, appropriate programme and function B), you can create more space while placing...
Preparation Collapsible lower basket tines Collapsible lower basket tines There are foldable tines (A) located at the There are foldable tines (A) located at the lower basket of the machine are designed lower basket of the machine are designed for an easier placement of large pieces such for an easier placement of large pieces such as pans, bowls, etc.
Preparation Ceiling cutlery basket Ceiling cutlery basket is designed to wash your cutlery items such as forks, spoons and etc. by placing them between the bars on the basket. When the central tray is in the lower position, you can load long/high items such as coffee cups, ladles, etc.
OPERATING THE PRODUCT Read “Safety Instructions” section first! 1. On / Off Button 2. Program Selection Button 3. Low Salt Warning Indicator 4. Low Rinse Aid Warning Indicator 5. Program Running Indicator 6. Display 7. Function Selection Button Hygiene Care function Automatic Detergent Dosing function TrayMaster Function Delay function...
Operating the product 3. Ensure that lower and upper propellers Do not touch the machine display are rotating freely. with wet hands. 4. Add adequate amount of detergent in the detergent compartment. The buttons cannot be operated when the door is open. Make Program selection sure the door is closed for the 1.
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Operating the product 3. Set the time you want by pressing the Hygiene Care function delay button. Each time you press the (depends on the model) button, the time increases in 1 hour Designed to be used when more hygiene increments up to 24 hours.
Operating the product Child (Key) Lock Function the Sub-Menu by pressing the On-Off and P2 program buttons simultaneously for 3 (Depends on the Model) seconds, you can navigate through the menu You may prevent other persons from affecting with the Program 2 button and access the and changing the program flow and delay function or setting you want to use.
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Operating the product button, enter the Sub-Menu by pressing Function Disabled/Enabled the On-Off and P2 program buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. 2. Press P2 program button, and go to the "L:" position on the display. Select the desired position with the P3 program button.
Operating the product Changing the Doormatic setting Machine softens the water as Activating the Doormatic Function: per the hardness of the mains (depends on the model) water. The washing period may change while the program is 1. Press and hold the F4 and F5 being executed depending on the simultaneously to activate the Doormatic function, when the door is closed.
Operating the product Setting the Rinse aid Amount End of programme 1. When the door is closed, after turning For energy saving, the machine is on your machine with the On/Off automatically turned off following button, enter the Sub-Menu by pressing the completion of the programme the On-Off and P2 program buttons or if the programme is not started.
Operating the product InnerClean This programme is recommended to be operated on each 1-2 months for machine cleaning and necessary hygiene. The programme should be operated while the machine is empty. In order to achieve an efficient result, it is recommended to use together with special machine cleaning agents.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Cleaning the filters Service life of the product extends and frequently faced problems decrease if it is Clean the filters at least once a week in order cleaned at regular intervals. for the machine operates efficiently. Check Unplug the product and turn off 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 Lower impeller assembly Clean the impellers for the machine to work If the washing performance efficiently. decreases, check if the holes on the lower impeller assembly are clogged. If they are clogged, remove and clean the impeller assembly.
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 • Machine is unloaded right after the programme is over. >>> Do not unload your machine right after washing process is completed. Slightly open the door and wait for evacuation of the steam inside for a while. Unload the dishes after the pieces cool down to a touchable level.
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Troubleshooting • Filters are clogged. >>> Check if the filter system is clean. Clean the filter system regularly as illustrated in section “Cleaning and Care”. • Dirty dishes are kept in dishwasher for 2-3 days. >>> If you are not going to start the machine right after you have put the dishes into it, remove the remnants on the dishes and run the Prewash programme without detergent every 2 days.
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Troubleshooting • Opening of the detergent dispenser lid is prevented during washing. >>> Place the dishes in a way that will not prevent the detergent dispenser lid from opening and the water going into the machine from impellers. • Detergent is stored under unsuitable conditions. >>> If you are using powder detergent, do not store the detergent package in humid places.
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Troubleshooting water appropriately and check the water hardness setting. If your supply water is soft (<5 dH), do not use salt. Choose programmes that wash in higher temperatures (e.g. 60-65°C). You can also use glass protective detergents that are commercially available. Foam forms in the machine.
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