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CONTENTS

1  INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY 

AND ENVIRONMENT 

4

General safety ............................................... 4
Intended use ................................................... 4
Children’s safety ............................................ 5
Disposing of packaging material ................. 5
Transportation of the product ....................... 5
Compliance with WEEE Directive and 
Disposing of the Waste Product ................... 5
Compliance with RoHS Directive ................. 5
Package information ...................................... 5

2  DISHWASHER 

6

Overview ........................................................ 6
Technical specifications ................................. 7
Fan drying system (depends on model) ...... 7

3  INSTALLATION 

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Appropriate installation location .................. 8
Connecting water supply .............................. 8
Connection to the drain ................................ 8
Water ................................................ 9
Adjusting the feet .........................................10
Electrical connection ...................................10
This appliance must be earthed .................10
Fitting a different plug .................................10
Initial use ....................................................... 11

4  PREPARATION 

12

Tips for energy saving ................................. 12
Water softening system ............................... 12
Adjusting the water softening system ......... 12
Adding salt ................................................... 13
Water hardness & regeneration settings ...14
Detergent ...................................................... 15
Adding detergent ......................................... 15
Tablet detergents ......................................... 16
Rinse aid ....................................................... 17
Cutlery basket  .............................................20
Adjusting the height of the upper basket ...20
Collapsable upper basket tines .................. 21
Upper basket height adjustable rack ......... 21
Collapsable lower basket tines ..................22

Lower basket multipurpose / height 
adjustable service rack ...............................23
Upper cutlery basket ...................................24

5  OPERATING THE 

PRODUCT 

25

Keys ...............................................................26
Preparing the machine ................................26
Programme selection ...................................26
Auxiliary functions .......................................27
Programming the washing time ..................28
Starting the programme ..............................28
Programme follow-up ..................................29
Child (Key) Lock ...........................................29
Cancelling a programme ............................30
Changing a programme .............................30
Volume setting ..............................................30
Salt indicator (

) .......................................30

Rinse Aid indicator ( ) ..............................30
Water Cut-off indicator (

).....................30

End of programme ....................................... 31

6  MAINTENANCE AND 

CLEANING 

33

Cleaning the outer surface of the product 33
Cleaning the interior of the machine..........33
Cleaning the filters .......................................33
Cleaning the impellers.................................34
Lower impeller ..............................................34
Cleaning the hose filter ...............................34
Upper impeller .............................................35
Top Impeller .................................................35

7  TROUBLESHOOTING 

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Summary of Contents for GNF 41810 W

Page 1: ...Document Number 17 9878 0100_AA 14 08 13 DISHWASHER GNF 41810 W GNF 41810 X USER S MANUAL EN FOR A GOOD REASON ...

Page 2: ...on in the user manual Remember that this user manual is also applicable for several other models Differences between models will be identified in the manual Explanation of symbols Throughout this User Manual the following symbols are used C Important information or useful hints about usage AWarning for hazardous situations with regard to life and property BWarning for electric shock Packaging mate...

Page 3: ...egeneration settings 14 Detergent 15 Adding detergent 15 Tablet detergents 16 Rinse aid 17 Cutlery basket 20 Adjusting the height of the upper basket 20 Collapsable upper basket tines 21 Upper basket height adjustable rack 21 Collapsable lower basket tines 22 Lower basket multipurpose height adjustable service rack 23 Upper cutlery basket 24 5 OPERATING THE PRODUCT 25 Keys 26 Preparing the machine...

Page 4: ...s have the repair procedures carried out by the Authorised Service Agent Manufacturer shall not be held liable for damages that may arise from procedures carried out by unauthorised persons Never use chemical solvents in the product They bring forth the risk of explosion When you pull the upper and lower baskets out completely the door of the product will bear all the weight of the baskets Do not ...

Page 5: ... 2 Remove water drainage and water supply connections 3 Drain the remaining water in the product completely 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 whi...

Page 6: ...1 Upper basket 2 Upper impeller 3 Lower impeller 4 Cutlery basket 5 Door 6 Control panel 7 Detergent dispenser 8 Lower basket 9 Filters 10 Salt reservoir lid 11 Upper basket rail 12 Upper cutlery basket 13 Ceiling impeller 14 Fan drying system depends on model ...

Page 7: ...ality of the product C Figures in this manual are schematic and may not match the product exactly C Values stated on the markings of the product or in the printed documents accompanying the product are obtained in the laboratory on basis of the relevant standards Depending on operational and environmental conditions of the product these values may vary Note for test institutions Data required for ...

Page 8: ...nd flat floor that has sufficient load carrying capacity The product must be installed on a flat surface in order for the door to be closed comfortably and securely Do not install the product at places where temperature may fall below 0ºC Place the product at least 1 cm away from the edges of other furniture Place the product on a rigid floor Do not place it on a long pile rug or similar surfaces ...

Page 9: ...ct C Drainpipe must be connected to the foul water system and it should not be connected to any surface water drain WaterProtect depends on model The WaterProtect system protects against water leaks that may occur at the hose inlet Water contact with the valve box of the system must be avoided to prevent damage to the electrical system If the WaterProtect system is damaged unplug the product and c...

Page 10: ... for your socket then the plug should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted Destroy the old plug which is cut off as a plug with a bared cord could cause a shock hazard if inserted into a socket elsewhere in the house The moulded plug on this appliance incorporates a 13A fuse Should the fuse need to be replaced an ASTA approved BS1362 fuse of the same rating must be used Do not forget to refit...

Page 11: ...ore starting to use the product make sure that all preparations are made in accordance with the instructions in sections Important safety instructions and Installation Before using the product fill the salt reservoir with 1 litre of water add salt see next page and stir to dissolve Run the Dishwasher without dishes on a short programme with a small amount of detergent A There might be a small amou...

Page 12: ... the hardness of the water is above 6 dH the water must be softened and descaled Otherwise ions that create the hardness will accumulate on the surfaces of the dishes and may adversely affect the washing shining and drying performances of the product The product is equipped with a water softening system which reduces the hardness of incoming water This system softens the supply water that enters i...

Page 13: ... C Use only special softening salts produced particularly for the dishwashers in your machine C We recommend using granular or powder softening salts Do not use salts that are insoluble in water such as table salt or common salt Performance of water softening system may get worse in time C Salt reservoir will fill with water when you start the product Therefore add the softening salt before starti...

Page 14: ...glish Water Hardness dE German Water Hardness dH French Water Hardness dF Water Hardness Level Indicator 1st Level 0 5 0 4 0 8 Press the Programme Selection button to set the water hardness level to P1 position 2nd Level 6 9 5 7 9 13 3rd Level 10 15 8 12 14 22 Press the Programme Selection button to set the water hardness level to P2 position 4th Level 16 19 13 15 23 27 Press the Programme Selecti...

Page 15: ... level is stored Press the On Off button to turn off your machine Detergent You can use powder or tablet detergent in the machine A Only use in the machine the detergents produced particularly for use with dishwashers We recommend you not to use detergents that contain chlorine and phosphate as they are harmful for the environment Adding detergent C You can find the correct amount of detergent for...

Page 16: ...me is over when using a tablet detergent When you switch to powder 3 Close the detergent dispenser lid by pressing on it lightly A click will be heard when the lid is closed C In programmes with pre washing and high temperature in which you may use tablet detergents make sure that the detergent dispenser lid is closed firmly C Use powder detergent in short programmes without prewash since the solu...

Page 17: ...form 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 supply 4 Make the appropriate rinse aid settings C Depending on the model salt indicator and or rinse aid indicator should be enabled again if they are disabled before Rinse aid C The rinse aid used in dishwashers is a special combination that aims to increase dryi...

Page 18: ...t resistant to heat as well as copper and tin plated containers in the dishwasher C Decorative prints of chinaware as well as aluminum and silver items may get discoloured or tarnished after washing in the dishwasher just as it happens in handwashing as well Some delicate glass types and crystals may become dull in time We strongly recommend you to check if the tableware you are going to purchase ...

Page 19: ...DISHWASHER USER S MANUAL 19 44 EN Preparation Suggestions for loading the dishwasher Lower basket Upper basket Improper Loading Of Dishware Improper Loading Of Dishware ...

Page 20: ...he basket Make sure that both sides of the loaded basket height adjustment mechanism are at the same level down or up To lower the basket Press the latch on the loaded basket adjustment mechanism right and left to lower the basket B Repeat the same process to lower the other side of the basket Make sure that both sides of the loaded basket height adjustment mechanism are at the same level down or ...

Page 21: ...an lay down when you need a larger space for large dishes To bring the collapsible tines into horizontal position grab the tines from mid position and push them in the directions of arrows Place your larger dishes into the area created To bring the tines back to vertical position just lift them up Collapsible tines will click into the latch again C Bringing the tines to the horizontal position by ...

Page 22: ... once To bring the collapsible tines into horizontal position grab the tines from mid position and push them in the directions of arrows B To bring the tines back to vertical position just lift them up Collapsible tines will click into the latch again C C Bringing the tines to the horizontal position by holding them from the tips may cause them to bend Therefore it will be appropriate to bring the...

Page 23: ...by moving them to lower or upper position or close them to create a wider space in your lower basket A Make sure that the impeller does not touch the dishes you placed on the racks To close the racks 1 Fold the rack A 2 Slide the rack up B 3 Put the rack in vertical position C 4 Slide the rack down and lock it by the tabs D C You may open the racks in the same process in reverse order To adjust th...

Page 24: ...moved from the basket and placed into the kitchen drawers or shelves If you don t want to use the upper cutlery basket pull it back to yourself to remove it from the machine rotate the rail lids towards outside and pull them towards yourself to take them out B After taking out the basket by lifting it up remove the carrier part from the rails by pulling it towards yourself C Replace the rail lids ...

Page 25: ...or 10 Display Information line 11 Time Delay indicator 12 Start Pause indicator 4 Time Delay key 5 Start Pause Cancel key 6 Display 7 Programme indicator 8 Rinse Aid Salt Water Cut off Warning indicators 13 Programme Steps Follow up indicators a Washing Step indicator b Rinsing Step indicator c Drying Step indicator d End of Programme indicator 14 Function Selected indicator 15 Child Lock indicato...

Page 26: ... the washing programme you determined from the table of Programme data and average consumption values Use up arrow to switch to the next programme and down arrow to switch to the previous one It returns to beginning or to end after the first and last programmes Function keys Using auxiliary functions enable you to save time water and energy and to perform a more suitable wash with conditions speci...

Page 27: ... 5in1 all in one etc depending on the hardness level of the supply water Refer to the table of Programme data and average consumption values to see which programmes the Tablet function can be used with C Tablet Detergent indicator lights when the Tablet function is selected C Tablet detergent function may cause change in the programme duration Half Load key It is used to operate the machine withou...

Page 28: ...lay indicator and Start Pause indicator will light continuously until the end of the period Time Delay is displayed on the Display Information Line Selected programme will start as soon as the countdown is over Changing the settings while Time Delay function is enabled While the Time Delay function is activated you cannot make changes in the washing programme auxiliary functions or the duration of...

Page 29: ...icator b Rinsing Step indicator c Drying Step indicator d End of Programme indicator Indicators for Washing Rinsing Drying will light respectively on the display throughout the washing programme Indicator of a finished step will not go off but they will light additionally to each other When the programme is over indicators of washing steps go off and only the End of Programme indicator lights C No...

Page 30: ...ect and start a new programme Volume setting Your machine is equipped with a Buzzer to inform warnings audibly When the Volume Level key same as the Half Load key is pressed and hold for 3 seconds to adjust the volume level Volume Level indicator will light and the Buzzer will play the opening melody in the same volume set At the moment of first press current key tune will be played First line and...

Page 31: ... the washing programme is over 1 Press On Off key to turn off your machine 2 Close the tap 3 Unplug the machine from the socket C If no key is pressed for 5 minutes after the programme is over your machine will turn off automatically C Leave your dishes in the machine for about 15 minutes after they are washed in order to have them cooled down Your dishes will dry in a shorter time if you leave th...

Page 32: ...table washing programme for daily mixed dishes While delicate glass items are washed in the upper basket pans and trays can be washed in the lower basket Degree of Soiling Mediocre Mediocre High Low Low Low Mediocre High Mediocre Detergent Amount A 25 cm 15 cm B 5 cm A B A Do not use detergent A A A B A B A B Programme Flow Prewash Wash Cold Rinse Hot Rinse Drying End Determines the soiling degree...

Page 33: ...r a long washing programme with detergent based on the degree of dirtiness If water has remained in the machine drain the water by performing the procedures under the topic Cancelling a programme If the water cannot be discharged clean any leftover deposits that have piled up in the bottom of the machine blocking the water path Cleaning the filters Clean the filters at least once a week to ensure ...

Page 34: ...kwise until a click sound is heard C Do not use the dishwasher without filter C Incorrect placement of the filters will reduce washing efficiency 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 Check t...

Page 35: ...that the nut is tightened well when installing the upper impeller Top Impeller Check if the holes on the top impeller 1 of your machine are clogged If they are clogged remove and clean To remove them slightly push them upwards and then turn left A B To install the impeller seat it into its slot push slightly upwards and turn it rightwards until it is securely tightened When the impeller is release...

Page 36: ... illustrated in section Cleaning and Care Filters are clogged Check if the filter system is clean Clean the filter system regularly as illustrated in section Cleaning and Care Filters are installed incorrectly Check the filter system and make sure that it is installed correctly Baskets are overloaded Do not overload the baskets in excess of their capacity Detergent is stored under unsuitable condi...

Page 37: ...be obtained on kitchen utensils with deteriorated surfaces and it is not suitable to use such utensils in terms of hygiene as well Also water can not flow easily on deteriorated surfaces It is not recommended to wash such kitchen utensils in dishwasher C It is normal that drying complaints can be experienced with Teflon kitchen utensils It is associated with the structure of Teflon Since the surfa...

Page 38: ...ve 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 There is a different odour in the machine C 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 sy...

Page 39: ...ularly such as knives are used for purposes other then their intended uses Protective cover on the edges of knives may get damaged when they are used for purposes such as opening cans Do not use metal kitchen utensils out of their intended uses Cutlery are made of low quality stainless steel Corrosion on such items is inevitable they should not be washed in dishwashers Kitchen utensils that are al...

Page 40: ...rogramme Water hardness setting is low or salt level is insufficient Measure the hardness of the supply water appropriately and check the water hardness setting Dishes are not placed orderly in the machine When placing the glasses and other glassware into the basket lean them not against other dishes but the edges or racks of the basket or the glass support tines Striking of the glasses to each ot...

Page 41: ...eft open Make sure that the lid of the rinse aid reservoir is closed after adding rinse aid Kitchen utensils are broken Dishes are not placed orderly in the machine Load the dishes as described in the user manual Baskets are overloaded Do not overload the baskets in excess of their capacity Water remains in the dishwasher at the end of the programme Filters are clogged Check if the filter system i...

Page 42: ...ortant notes Your Grundig product is designed and built for domestic household use only The guarantee will be void if the product is installed or used in commercial or non residential domestic household premises The product must be correctly installed located and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in the User Instructions Booklet provided Professional installation by a qualifie...

Page 43: ...s Dishwashers Before requesting service please check the trouble shooting guide in the Operating Instructions as a charge may be levied where no fault is found even though your product may still be under guarantee Service once the manufacturers guarantee has expired If you have purchased an extended guarantee please refer to the instructions contained within the extended guarantee agreement docume...

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