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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 Function keys ..........23 Children’s safety ..........5 Preparing the machine ........23 Disposing of packaging material ....5 Programme selection ........23 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 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 your machine is equipped with “Automatic Water Hardness Detection System”, water hardness adjustment will be made by the service/user as standard during first installation. If you move your house, your machine will automatically perform water hardness level adjustment according to the water hardness in the new place you have moved in.
Preparation Only use the detergents produced particularly for use with dishwashers. Never use washing up liquids. We recommend you not to use detergents that contain chlorine and phosphate as they are harmful for the environment. Adding detergent You can put about 2 kg of Refer to the “Programme Table”...
Preparation 2. Put suggested amount of powder, liquid/ gel or tablet detergent in the dispenser. Inside the detergent dispenser, there are level markings that help you use appropriate amount of detergent. When brimful, detergent dispenser will contain 40 cm³ of detergent. Fill detergent up to 15 cm³...
Preparation The best washing performance in dishwashers is obtained by using detergent, rinse aid and water softening salt individually. 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.
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Preparation • Place the hollowed dishes such as Items not suitable for washing in the bowls, glasses and pans upside down dishwasher in the dishwasher. Thus, accumulation • Never wash dishes soiled by cigarette of water in deep hollows is prevented. ash, candle remnants, polish, dyestuff, chemicals, etc.
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Preparation Suggestions for loading the dishwasher Improper Loading Of Dishware Lower basket Upper basket DISHWASHER / USER INSTRUCTIONS 19 / 41 EN...
Preparation Adjusting the height of the Repeat the same process to lower the other side of the basket. upper basket Make sure that both sides of the loaded Basket adjustment mechanism on the loaded basket height adjustment mechanism are at upper basket of the machine is designed to the same level (down or up).
Preparation Collapsible lower basket tines Foldable tines (A) located at the lower basket of the machine are designed for an easier placement of large pieces such as pans, bowls, etc. You can create larger spaces by folding each tines individually or all of them at once. To bring the collapsible tines into horizontal position, grab the tines from mid position and push them in the directions of arrows (B).
OPERATING THE PRODUCT 1. On/Off key 2. Programme Selection / Programme Cancel (3 seconds) key 3. Function keys Half Load Function Express Function Perfect Rinse Function TurboWash Function 4. Programme indicator 5. Salt indicator Not in use 7. Start / Cancel indicator 8.
Operating the product Keys Programme selection On/Off key 1. Press the On/Off button to turn on your When you press On / Off key, indicator machine. lights illuminate on the display for ON 2. Check the Salt and Rinse Aid indicators position.
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Operating the product /41 EN DISHWASHER / USER INSTRUCTIONS...
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 Changing Warning Sound Volume Floor illumination 1. After turning on the machine, press Time Warning to show that machine is in Delay and P / P+ keys simultaneously. washing phase Keep them pressed until the countdown (depends on the model) 3, 2, 1 is completed on the display.
Operating the product Changing the settings while Time Pay attention not to open the Delay function is active door of the machine when it is While the Time Delay function is activated, running. There may be a rush of you cannot make changes in the washing vapour when you open the door programme, auxiliary functions or the of your machine;...
Operating the product Water cut-off warning Rinse Aid indicator ( ) If mains water is cut or water inlet tap is Please check the rinse aid indicator on the turned off the machine cannot take water in display to see whether there is adequate and E:02 icon will flash on the programme amount of rinse aid in the dishwasher or indicator.
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 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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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 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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