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DISHWASHER / USER'S MANUAL

21 / 39 EN

Preparation

Collapsable lower basket 

wires (4 pieces)

The four piece foldable wires located 
at the lower basket of the machine are 
designed for an easier placement of 
large pieces such as pans, bowls, etc. (1, 
2, 3, 4). You can create larger spaces 
by folding each wire individually or all 
of them at once. Lay the foldable wires 
down by pressing on the latch (A).

Upper basket rack

Summary of Contents for GSV41920

Page 1: ...Document Number 17 8895 0100_AA 24 04 14 DISHWASHER GSV41920 USER S MANUAL EN AUS GUTEM GRUND ...

Page 2: ...Document Number 17 8895 0100_AA 24 04 14 DISHWASHER GSV41920 USER S MANUAL ...

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: ... 12 Tips for energy saving 12 Water softening system 12 Adjusting the water softening system 12 Adding salt 12 Water hardness regeneration settings 14 Detergent 15 Adding detergent 15 Tablet detergents 16 Rinse aid 17 Silverware basket 20 Adjusting the height of loaded upper basket 20 Collapsable lower basket wires 4 pieces 22 Upper basket rack 22 5 OPERATING THE PRODUCT 23 Keys 23 Starting your m...

Page 5: ...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 6: ... 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 7: ...rview 1 Upper basket 2 Upper 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 Condensing Drying System depends on model 13 ...

Page 8: ...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 Data require...

Page 9: ...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 10: ...he product C Drainpipe must be connected to the foul water system and it should not be connected to any surface water drain WaterProtect 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 call the A...

Page 11: ... 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 12: ...re 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 amoun...

Page 13: ...erwise 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 into the product to a level that will allow washing the dishes with the required qual...

Page 14: ...uct Therefore add the softening salt before starting the machine C Before initial use fill the water softening system with 1 litre of water C 3 Fill the salt reservoir with salt by using salt funnel D To speed up dissolution rate of salt in water stir it with a spoon C You can put about 2 kg of softening salt into the salt reservoir 4 Replace the lid and tighten it securely when the reservoir is f...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...key for once to store the level you have selected Start Stop icon will light continuously when the new water hardness level is stored Press the On Off button to turn off your machine Detergent You can use powder or tablet detergent in the machine C Only use in the machine the detergents produced particularly for use with dishwashers We recommend you not to use detergents that contain chlorine and ...

Page 17: ...mes with prewash and at high temperature in which you use tablet detergents make sure that the detergent dispenser lid is closed firmly C Use powder detergent in short programmes without prewash since the solubility of the tablet detergent changes depending on the temperature and time A Excessive usage of powder detergents will cause the detergent not dissolve completely and will also cause scratc...

Page 18: ...eservoirs are full 2 Set the water hardness to the highest level and perform 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 must be enabled again if they were disabled before Rinse aid C The rinse aid ...

Page 19: ... may become dull in time We strongly recommend you to check if the tableware you are going to purchase is suitable for washing especially in the dishwasher 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 ...

Page 20: ...DISHWASHER USER S MANUAL 19 39 EN Preparation Suggestions for loading the dishwasher Lower basket Upper basket Improper Loading Of Dishware ...

Page 21: ...he upper basket wires right or left and lift it up A Silverware basket Silverware basket is designed to wash your dishes such as knife fork spoon etc in a cleaner manner 2 Repeat the same process to raise the other side of the basket 3 Make sure that both sides of the basket height adjustment mechanism are at the same level down or up To lower the basket 1 Press the latch on the basket adjustment ...

Page 22: ... foldable wires located at the lower basket of the machine are designed for an easier placement of large pieces such as pans bowls etc 1 2 3 4 You can create larger spaces by folding each wire individually or all of them at once Lay the foldable wires down by pressing on the latch A Upper basket rack ...

Page 23: ...mong auxiliary functions selected in the previously used programme other functions will be deactivated If you want to disable the Tablet function as well after turning the machine off and on again you must press the relevant key again In Of position indicators on the display will turn off Start Pause Cancel key It is used to start pause or cancel the selected programme or function When you press t...

Page 24: ...changed after the programme has started C Your machine performs water softening depending on the hardness level of the supply water Remaining time displayed towards the end in some programmes can be different from the time remained on the Display Information line due to this process The total time can also change while the programme is running depending on the ambient temperature where your machin...

Page 25: ...t key until Tablet Detergent indicator lights up Tablet Detergent indicator will light on the display C Salt and Rinse Aid indicators turn off when this function is activated 3 Close your machine s door by pressing Start Pause Cancel key C To use the Half Load and Tablet functions concurrently turn on your machine by pressing the On Off key and then press the Half Load Tablet key until Half Load a...

Page 26: ...Display Information Line will show 0 00 and Time Delay indicator will start flashing 3 Press Time Delay key to set the time you wish Time will increase with increments of 30 minutes up to 9 5 hours every time you press the key 4 Press Start Pause Cancel key to start countdown for the Time Delay Time Delay indicator and Start Pause indicator will light continuously until the end of the period Time ...

Page 27: ...eck the Rinse Aid Indicator on the display to see whether there is adequate amount of rinse aid in the dishwasher or not You need to refill the rinse aid reservoir with rinse aid whenever rinse aid warning indicator appears on the display of your machine End of programme When the programme you have selected comes to an end an audible warning signal with intervals of 8 seconds will warn you to turn...

Page 28: ... especially to wash baby stuff It is the most suitable 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 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 A B Programme Flow Prewash Wash Cold...

Page 29: ...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 30: ...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 31: ...aning 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 32: ... 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 33: ...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 34: ...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 35: ...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 36: ...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 37: ...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 38: ...e 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 product must be correctly installed located and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in the User Instruc...

Page 39: ...eland All Refrigeration All Cookers 01 862 3411 Washing Machines 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 instru...

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