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Summary of Contents for GSF 41820 W

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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: ...sting the water softening system 13 Adding salt 13 Detergent 16 Adding detergent 16 Tablet detergents 17 Rinse aid 17 Adjusting the height of the upper basket 21 Cutlery basket 21 Upper basket rack 21 Collapsable upper basket wires 22 Collapsable lower basket wires 22 5 OPERATING THE PRODUCT 23 Keys 24 Preparing the machine 24 Programme selection 24 Auxiliary functions 26 Programming the washing t...

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: ...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 from reach of the children Packaging materials of the product are manufactured from recyclable material...

Page 7: ... 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 Packaging materials of the product are manufactured from recyclable materials in accordance with our Natio...

Page 8: ...2 Overview 1 Top Cover 2 Upper impeller 3 Lower basket 4 Lower impeller 5 Filters 6 Rating Label 7 Control panel 8 Door 9 Detergent dispenser 10 Cutlery basket 11 Salt reservoir lid 12 Upper basket rail 13 Upper basket 14 Condensing Drying System 14 ...

Page 9: ...y be changed without prior notice to 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...

Page 10: ...mfortably 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 Install the product in a plac...

Page 11: ... 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 call the Authorised Service Agent A As the hose set contains electrical connections and assemblies never shorten or lengthen the hose with extension hoses C Drainpipe must be connected to the foul water system and it should no...

Page 12: ...cket 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 the fuse co...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...educes the hardness of incoming water This system softens the supply water that enters into the product to a level that will allow washing the dishes with the required quality Adjusting the water softening system Washing performance will increase when water softening system is adjusted properly Adjust the new water hardness level according to the Water hardness level instruction in this booklet Ad...

Page 15: ... Dishwasher salt into the salt reservoir 4 Replace the lid and tighten it securely when the reservoir is full 5 If you will not start a washing programme immediately after adding the salt run the machine empty in the shortest programme to dissolve and wash away the scattered salt in the machine C Since different salt brands in the market have different particle sizes and since the water hardness m...

Page 16: ...ve in order to preserve the washing efficiency If the water hardness level of your machine is adjusted previously your machine will display the last water hardness level adjustment Adjust the new water hardness level of your machine on basis of the water hardness level of your tap water a b c d e f Remove the test strip from the packet Turn on the tap and let the water run for about a minute Hold t...

Page 17: ...below 1 Push the latch to right to open the detergent dispenser lid A 2 Put suggested amount of powder or tablet detergent in the dispenser C Inside the detergent dispenser there are level markings that help you use appropriate amount of detergent When brimful detergent dispenser will contain 40 cm of detergent Fill detergent up to 15 cm or 25 cm level marks in the detergent dispenser according to...

Page 18: ...1 Contains detergent rinse aid and water softening salt 4in1 Contains glass protectors in addition to detergent rinse aid and water softening salt 5in1 Contains glass and stainless steel protectors in addition to detergent rinse aid and water softening salt C Observe the instructions of the detergent manufacturer on the package when using tablet detergents When you switch to powder detergent from ...

Page 19: ...uff chemicals etc in your dishwasher Do not wash iron alloy items in the dishwasher It can get corroded or leave stains on other items Do not wash cutlery with wooden or bone stems glued pieces or pieces that are not 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 ...

Page 20: ... delicate and light items in the upper basket Place the hollowed dishes such as bowls glasses and pans upside down in the dishwasher Thus accumulation of water in deep hollows is prevented A To prevent possible injuries always place the sharp and pointed dishes such as service fork bread knife etc upside down so as their pointed ends will face down or they will lie horizontally in the dish basket ...

Page 21: ...20 DISHWASHER USER INSTRUCTIONS 41 EN Preparation Suggestions for loading the dishwasher Lower basket Upper basket Improper Loading Of Dishware ...

Page 22: ... or left and lift it up A Repeat the same process to raise 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 up To lower the basket Press the latch on the loaded basket adjustment mechanism right and left to lower the basket B Cutlery basket Cutlery basket is designed to wash your dishes such as knife fork spoon et...

Page 23: ...g the collapsible wires into horizontal position grab the wire from mid position and push them in the directions of arrows B To bring the wires back to vertical position just lift them up Collapsible wires will click into the latch again C C Bringing the wires to the horizontal position by holding them from the tips may cause them to bend Therefore it will be appropriate to bring the wires in the ...

Page 24: ...ator 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 indica...

Page 25: ...ct 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 spe...

Page 26: ...recleaned and to be washed immediately It is the daily washing programme to wash the lightly soiled left dishes in the fastest way It is suitable for heavily soiled pans and trays It is the most suitable washing programme for daily mixed dishes including plastic items While delicate glass items are washed in the upper basket pans and trays can be washed in the lower basket Medium Medium to high Lo...

Page 27: ...n1 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 with...

Page 28: ...Delay 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 ...

Page 29: ...display a Washing Step indicator 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 Progr...

Page 30: ...tart a new programme Volume setting Your machine is equipped with a Buzzer to inform warnings audibly When the Volume Level 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 the speaker icon will light for lo...

Page 31: ...ce 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 ...

Page 32: ... by running a prewash programme without detergent or 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 filter...

Page 33: ...operly seated Turn the coarse filter clockwise 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...

Page 34: ...oduct 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 A B 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: ... frozen food in freezers or fridge freezers Food loss insurance is often included within your household contents insurance policy or may be available separately from your retailer Important 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 p...

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