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DISHWASHER USER INSTRUCTIONS GSF 41821 GSF 41821 X www.grundig.com...
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DISHWASHER USER INSTRUCTIONS GSF 41821 GSF 41821 X...
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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 ...............24 General safety ..........4 Intended use ........... 4 Preparing the machine ........24 Children’s safety ..........5 Programme selection ........24 Disposing of packaging material ....5 Auxiliary functions ........26 Transportation of the product .......
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 • This appliance is intended Children’s safety to be used in household and • Electrical products are similar applications such as: dangerous for the children. - Staff kitchen areas in shops, Keep children away from the offices and other working product when it is in use.
instructions for safety and environment 1. Unplug the product before Package information transporting it. Packaging materials of the product 2. Remove water drainage and are manufactured from recyclable water supply connections. materials in accordance with our National Environment Regulations. 3. Drain the remaining water in Do not dispose of the packaging the product completely.
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 location make the product ready for use, make sure • Place the product on a solid and flat that the electricity, tap water supply and floor that has sufficient load carrying water drainage systems are appropriate capacity! The product must be installed...
Installation causes dirty washing. Permitted water temperature: up to Attach the water discharge hose to the 25°C drainpipe without bending it. Tightly fix the The dishwasher may not be connected to water discharge hose to the drainpipe in open warm water devices or flow-through order to prevent any dislocation of the water water heaters.
Installation • WaterProtect+ The voltage and allowed fuse or breaker protection are specified in the (depends on model) “Technical specifications” section. If the The WaterProtect+ system protects against current value of the fuse or breaker in water leaks that may occur at the hose inlet. the house is less than 16 Amps, have a Water contact with the valve box of the qualified electrician install a 16 Amp...
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 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 be filled is above 90 °dF or if you are using well with water when you start water, then it is recommended to use water the product. For this reason, purification devices and special filters.
Preparation Put the detergent into the detergent dispenser You need to add salt right before just before operating the machine as starting the machine. Thus, the illustrated below. overflowing salty water will be 1. Push the latch to right to open the flushed immediately, preventing detergent dispenser lid (A).
Preparation The best washing performance in dishwashers is obtained by using detergent, rinse aid and water softening salt individually. Observe the instructions of the detergent manufacturer on the package when using tablet detergents. Contact the detergent manufacturer if your dishes Use powder or liquid/gel are wet and/or if you notice detergent in short programmes...
Preparation Rinse aid 4. If there are stains on tableware items after washing, level must be increased The rinse aid used in dishwashers and if there is a blue trace after wiping is a special combination them by hand, it must be decreased. This that aims to increase drying is set to position 3 as factory default.
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Preparation Placing the dishes into the dishwasher You can use your dishwasher in the optimum way with respect to energy consumption and washing and drying performance only if you place the dishes in an orderly way. • Wipe away any coarse food remnants (bones, seeds, etc.) on the dishes before placing them in the dishwasher.
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Installation Suggestions for loading the dishwasher Improper Loading Of Dishware Lower basket Upper basket DISHWASHER / USER INSTRUCTIONS 19 / 39 EN...
Installation 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 (depends on model) hands, slightly lift up the basket and The upper basket height adjustment simultaneously push and release the mechanism has been designed for you to latches shown in the figure (B).
Installation Collapsible upper basket wires Upper basket rack (depends on model) (depends on model) You can use collapsible wires when you need a larger space for your dishes in the upper basket of your machine. To bring the collapsible wires into horizontal position, grab the wire from the middle position and push them in the direction of arrow in the figure.
Installation Cutlery basket (depends on model) Cutlery basket is designed to wash your dishes such as knife, fork, spoon, etc. in an efficient manner. Since the cutlery basket can be moved (A, B), you can create more space while placing your dishes in the lower basket and free up space for your dishes of different sizes.
OperatIng the product Keys Preparing the machine On/Off key 1. Open the door of the dishwasher. It is used to switch on or off the machine. 2. Place the dishes in accordance with the Press the On/Off key to switch on the instructions in the user manual.
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OperatIng the product DISHWASHER / USER INSTRUCTIONS 25 / 39 EN...
OperatIng the product Auxiliary functions Auto Tablet Feature Auto Tablet is a feature which detects the use Washing programmes of your dishwasher of combined tablet detergents automatically. are designed to obtain the best cleaning Drying performance of these effect, considering the type of the soiling, type of detergents is improved soiling degree and properties of the dishes by adjusting temperature and...
OperatIng the product Programming the washing Floor illumination Warning to show that machine is in time washing phase Time Delay (depends on the model) If an economical electricity tariff is applied Your machine reflects a light to the floor in your region, you can use the time during the washing process.
OperatIng the product 2. When the Start / Pause / Cancel key Pay attention not to open the is pressed and held, “3”, “2”, “1” door of the machine when it is appear on the Display Information Line. running. Stop the machine by At the end of the cancellation process, pressing Start / Pause / Cancel time delay indicator will turn off and...
OperatIng the product throughout the washing programme. For energy saving, the machine Indicator of a finished step will not go off, is automatically switched off but they will light by adding on each other. following the completion of When the programme is over, indicators of the programme or when the washing steps go off and only the End of programme is not started.
OperatIng the product Rinse Aid ( ) indicator End of programme Please check the rinse aid indicator on End of Programme indicator will light up the panel of your machine to see whether once the washing programme is over. there is adequate amount of rinse aid in 1.
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.
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.
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