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DISHWASHER / USER INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

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This section contains safety 

instructions that will help to give 

protection from risk of personal 

injury or property damage. Failure 

to follow these instructions shall 

void all warranties.

General safety

 

Never place the product 

on a carpet-covered floor; 

otherwise, lack of airflow 

beneath the product will cause 

electrical parts to overheat. 

This will cause problems with 

your product.

 

Do not operate the product 

if the power cable / plug is 

damaged! Call the Authorised 

Service Agent.

 

Connect the product to a 

grounded outlet protected 

by a fuse complying with 

the values in the “Technical 

specifications” table. Do 

not neglect to have the 

grounding installation made 

by a qualified electrician. 

Our company shall not be 

liable for any damages that 

will arise when the product 

is used without grounding in 

accordance with the local 

regulations.

 

The water supply and 

draining hoses must be 

securely fastened and remain 

undamaged.

 

Unplug the product when not 

in use.

 

Never wash the product by 

spreading or pouring water 

onto it! There is the risk of 

electric shock!

 

Never touch the plug with 

wet hands! Never unplug by 

pulling on the cable, always 

pull out by grabbing the plug.

 

The product must be 

unplugged during installation, 

maintenance, cleaning and 

repairing procedures.

 

Always 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 put other 

loads on the door; otherwise, 

the product may tilt.

 

Never leave the door of the 

product open apart from 

loading and unloading 

procedures.

 

Do not to open the door of 

the product when it is running 

unless necessary. Be careful 

for the rush of hot steam when 

you need to open the door.

Intended use

 

This product has been 

designed for domestic use.

 

It must be used to do the 

domestic type dishes only.

 

This appliance is intended 

to be used in household and 

similar applications such as:

Summary of Contents for GNF41821W

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Page 3: ...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 4: ...aid 17 Items not suitable for washing in the dishwasher 18 Placing the dishes into the dishwasher 18 Adjusting the height of the upper basket 20 Collapsible upper basket wires 21 Ceiling cutlery basket 21 Upper basket height adjustable rack 21 Tray Wash Supports 21 Collapsible lower basket tines 22 Cutlery basket 22 5 OPERATING THE PRODUCT 23 Keys 24 Preparing the machine 24 Programme selection 24...

Page 5: ...uct when not in use Never wash the product by spreading or pouring water onto it There is the risk of electric shock Never touch the plug with wet hands Never unplug by pulling on the cable always pull out by grabbing the plug The product must be unplugged during installation maintenance cleaning and repairing procedures Always have the repair procedures carried out by the Authorised Service Agent...

Page 6: ...Keep children away from the product when it is in use Do not let them to tamper with the product Do not forget to close the door of the product when leaving the room where it is located Store all detergents and additives in a safe place away from the reach of the children Disposing of packaging material Packaging materials are dangerous to children Keep packaging materials in a safe place away fro...

Page 7: ... of its service life Take it to the collection center for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment Please consult your local authorities to learn about these collection centers Compliance with RoHS Directive The product you have purchased complies with EU RoHS Directive 2011 65 EU It does not contain harmful and prohibited materials specified in the Directive Package information Packag...

Page 8: ...r impeller 3 Lower impeller 4 Silverware basket 5 Door 6 Rating Label 7 Control panel 8 Detergent dispenser 9 Lower basket 10 Filters 11 Salt reservoir lid 12 Upper basket rail 13 Upper cutlery basket depends on model 14 Tabletop depends on model 15 Fan drying system depends on model ...

Page 9: ...o improve the quality 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 Da...

Page 10: ...he door to be closed comfortably and securely Do not install the product at places where temperature may fall below 0ºC Place the product on a rigid floor Do not place it on a long pile rug or similar surfaces B Ensure the power cable does not get trapped under the product Make sure that you select a location that will allow you to load and unload the dishes in a fast and comfortable manner Instal...

Page 11: ...nsion hoses C Drainpipe must be connected to the foul water system and it should not be connected to any surface water drain Electrical connection Before you insert the plug into the wall socket make sure that the voltage and the frequency shown in the rating label corresponds to your electricity supply We recommend that this appliance be connected to the mains supply via a suitable switched and f...

Page 12: ... appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals on your plug proceed as follows 1 Connect the green yellow or green earth wire to the terminal in the plug marked E or with the symbol or coloured green and yellow or green 2 Connect the blue neutral wire to the terminal in the plug marked N or coloured black 3 Connect the brown live wire to the terminal in the plug...

Page 13: ...ch reduces the hardness of incoming water This system softens the supply water to a level that will allow washing the dishes with the required quality C The mains water hardness must be softened if it is over 7 dH Otherwise hardness ions will accumulate on the dishes that are washed and may affect the washing rinsing and drying performances of the machine Adjusting the water softening system Clean...

Page 14: ... adjustment table Hardness Level English Water Hardness dE German Water Hardness dH French Water Hardness dF Water Hardness Level Indicator 0th Level 0 5 0 4 0 8 Press the Time Delay key to switch the water hardness level to position 1 r1 1st Level 6 9 5 7 9 13 2nd Level 10 15 8 12 14 22 Press the Time Delay key to switch the water hardness level to position 2 r2 3rd Level 16 19 13 15 23 27 Press ...

Page 15: ...f 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 C It is recommended to use granule or powder formed softening salts in the water softening system Do not use salts that do not completely dissolve in water such as table salt or rock salt Otherwi...

Page 16: ...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 Detergent You can use powder liquid gel or tablet detergents in the machine A Only use in the machine the detergents produced particularly for use with dishwashers We r...

Page 17: ...gh if you are using detergent tablets 3 Push the lid of the detergent dispenser to close it A click will be heard when the lid is closed 1 2 3 C Use powder or liquid gel detergent in short programmes without prewash since the solubility of the tablet detergent changes depending on the temperature and time Tablet detergents In addition to the conventional tablet detergents there are also commercial...

Page 18: ...ioned level C The best washing performance in dishwashers is obtained by using detergent rinse aid and water softening salt individually C Observe the instructions of the detergent manufacturer on the package when using tablet detergents C Contact the detergent manufacturer if your dishes are wet and or if you notice limescale spots particularly on your glasses after the washing programme is over ...

Page 19: ...f there are stains on tableware items after washing level must be increased and if there is a blue trace after wiping them by hand it must be decreased This is set to position 3 as factory default C The rinse aid adjustment is described under Adjusting the amount of rinse aid in the section for operating the machine C Wipe clean any spilled rinse aid outside the reservoir Rinse aid that spilled ac...

Page 20: ...DISHWASHER USER INSTRUCTIONS 19 43 EN Preparation Suggestions for loading the dishwasher Lower basket Upper basket Improper Loading Of Dishware Improper Loading Of Dishware ...

Page 21: ...ght and left mechanisms indicating that the basket has reached the next level Release the basket Repeat the process if the height is not sufficient 1 2 3 To lower the basket while it is in the uppermost position 1 Hold the upper basket wires with both hands slightly lift up the basket and simultaneously push and release the latches shown in the figure B 2 Lower the basket from its current position...

Page 22: ...e position and push them in the direction of arrow in the figure Place your larger dishes into the area created To bring the wires back to vertical position just lift them up C Bringing the wires to the horizontal position by holding them from the tips may cause them to bend Therefore hold the wires from their stems while bringing them to the horizontal or vertical positions Ceiling cutlery basket...

Page 23: ...he 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 tines in the middle to horizontal or vertical position by holding them from their stems and pushing in the direction of arrow Cutlery basket Cutlery...

Page 24: ... 6 Display 7 Programme indicator 8 Rinse Aid Salt Water Cut off Warning indicators 5 9 Child Lock indicator 10 Screen Information line 11 Time Delay indicator 12 Start Pause indicator TrayMasterFunction Express Function Steam Shine Function 13 Programme follow up indicators a Washing indicator b Rinsing indicator c Drying indicator d End of Programme indicator 14 Function Selected indicator ...

Page 25: ...cel key It is used to start pause or cancel a selected programme or function Programme Selection keys They are used to select the washing programme you determined from the table of Programme data and average consumption values Time Delay key It is used to set the time delay duration Preparing the machine 1 Open the door of the dishwasher 2 Place the dishes in accordance with the instructions in th...

Page 26: ... the lower basket It is suitable for heavily soiled pans and trays It is the daily washing programme to wash the lightly soiled left dishes in the fastest way Special programme for gentle cleaning of delicate glassware It is suitable for quickly washing the lightly soiled dishes that have undergone precleaning process It is suitable to remove the rough remnants on the dishes to be left in the dish...

Page 27: ... of your dishwasher are designed to obtain the best cleaning effect considering the type of the soiling soiling degree and properties of the dishes to be washed Auxiliary functions are provided in order to enable you to save time water and energy and to perform a more comfortable washing with conditions specific to you C Auxiliary functions may cause changes in the programme duration C Auxiliary f...

Page 28: ...e duration of delay time To cancel the time delay function 1 Press and hold the Start Pause Cancel key 2 When the Start Pause Cancel key is pressed and held 3 2 1 appear on the Display Information Line At the end of the cancellation process time delay indicator will turn off and delaying process will be cancelled C You can select and start a new programme after the cancellation of time delay funct...

Page 29: ...he display throughout the washing programme Indicator of a finished step will not go off but they will light by adding on each other When the programme is over indicators of washing steps go off and only the End of Programme indicator lights C None of the Programme Steps Follow up indicators will light while the Time Delay is enabled C After the rinsing step the machine will wait silent in pause m...

Page 30: ...the water hardness level is explained in Water Softening System section Rinse Aid indicator Please check the rinse aid indicator on the panel of your machine to see whether there is adequate amount of rinse aid in the dishwasher or not You need to refill the rinse aid dispenser with rinse aid whenever the Rinse Aid indicator lights on the panel of your machine Adjusting the amount of rinse aid 1 A...

Page 31: ...or about 15 minutes after they are washed in order to have them cooled Your dishes will dry in a shorter time if you leave the door of your machine ajar during this period This process will increase the drying effectiveness of your machine SelfCare 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 m...

Page 32: ...me with or without detergent based on the degree of soil If water has remained in the machine drain the water by performing the procedures under the topic Canceling a programme If the water cannot be discharged remove the filters as specified in the Cleaning the filters section and check if there are any leftover deposits that have accumulated at the bottom of the machine blocking the water path C...

Page 33: ...ment 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 the filter and the hose regularly and clean them if necessary 1 Turn off the tap and remove the ...

Page 34: ...k if the holes on the lower impeller 1 are clogged If they are clogged remove and clean the impeller You can pull the lower impeller up to remove it Upper impeller Check if the holes on the upper impeller 1 are clogged If they are clogged remove and clean the impeller Turn its nut to left to remove the upper impeller Make sure that the nut is tightened well when installing the upper impeller ...

Page 35: ...as 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 con...

Page 36: ...t 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 surface tensions of Teflon and water are different water droplets will remain as beads on the Teflon surface Tea cafe or lipstick stains remain on dishes Selected programme is unsuitable Select a prog...

Page 37: ...tion 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 S...

Page 38: ...tion Cleaning and Care Decorations and ornaments on kitchen utensils are being erased C Decorated glasses and decorated lustre porcelains are not suitable for washing in the dishwasher Manufacturers of some glassware and porcelain tableware items do not recommend washing such kitchen utensils in the dishwashers either Dishes are scratched C Kitchen utensils that contains or are made of aluminum sh...

Page 39: ...nder tap water with a tissue paper or fork will be sufficient Rinse aid has spilled into the machine when adding rinse aid Take care that rinse aid is not spilled in the machine when you are filling it Clean any spilled rinse ait with the help of a tissue paper towel Lid of the rinse aid reservoir is left open Make sure that the lid of the rinse aid reservoir is closed after adding rinse aid Kitch...

Page 40: ...product The costs of a Grundig Approved Engineer to carry out the repair What is not covered Transit and delivery damage Cabinet or appearance parts including but not limited to control knobs flaps and handles Accessories and or consumable items including but not limited to ice trays scrapers cutlery baskets filters and light bulbs Repairs necessary as a direct or indirect result of Accidental dam...

Page 41: ...does not necessarily mean that a product has the benefit of this guarantee If you have any questions please call our Call Centre on the number set out above The Manufacturer reserves the right to terminate the guarantee if its staff or representatives are subjected to physical or verbal abuse in the course of carrying out their duties Optional extras where available i e extendable feet are supplie...

Page 42: ...product That your product has not been installed or operated in accordance with the User Instructions Booklet That the fault was caused by something other than faulty materials defective components or manufacturing defects For missed appointments Payment of these costs are due immediately upon the Engineer providing you with an invoice The Manufacturer reserves the right to terminate the guarantee...

Page 43: ...o Retailer Date of purchase For service under guarantee simply telephone the appropriate number below UK Mainland Northern Ireland 0333 207 9920 or customerservice support grundig co uk Republic of Ireland 01 691 0203 Register your appliance at grundig co uk support register Before requesting service please check the troubleshooting guide in the Operating Instructions as a charge may be levied whe...

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