Blomberg GSN 1220 Technical manual

18 9792 01 00-01-B1
Dear customer,
Before starting, it is essential that you read carefully right
through the installation and operation instruction booklet
before plugging in to the mains socket The following
instructions should prevent the risk of personal injury
and/or damages to the machine
Please keep these documents for later reference in a
safe place
This operating manual has been written for different
machines and some of the features mentioned here may
not apply to your specific machine

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Table of contents
Introduction
What should not be washed
in your dishwasher Page 10
Loading the dishwasher
General 10
Lower basket 11
Cutlery basket 11
Upper basket 12
Page 10
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Disposal Page 3
Recycling 3
Disposal of your old machine 3
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Safety nstructions Page 3
Before installation 3
Before first use 3
Childrens safety 4
For daily operation 4
In the case of problems 4
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Get to know your machine Page 5
View of the machine 5
Control panel 5
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How to use your dishwasher Page 6
Softening water 6
Filling the dishwasher salt 7
Filling the rinse aid dispenser 8
Filling the detergent dispenser 8
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How to clean your dishwasher Seite 14
Trouble shooting What, if.... Seite 15
The dishwasher will not run 15
The cleaning results are unsatisfactory 16
Technical Data Seite 22
Directions for assembly
Safety notes for installation 22
Installing your dishwasher 23
Water connection 23
Water drainage 24
Electrical connection 24
Seite 22
Service Seite 25
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If your machine ever experiences faults in operation,
check the notes and advice in the operating manual
If this does not fix the problem, our customer service
staff is available to you
Service
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Cleaning the filters 14
Cleaning the spray arms 15
Cleaning the filter inset 15

Before installation
Check the machine for transport damages Never install
and use damaged machines If in doubt, contact your
supplier
Before first use
See Notes for Installation on page 22
Have the grounding system installed by a qualified
electrician
The manufacturer cannot be hold liable for any
damages that are due to operating the machine without
proper grounding
Before operating the system, please check that the
data given on the type plate are in accordance with
the data of your power supply
The dishwasher must be separated from the mains
during installation
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Recycling
The packaging and some parts of your machine are made
from recyclable materials These materials are marked
up with recycling symbol and material type information
(PE, PS, POM)
Remove the packaging material and dispose of it in
accordance with regulations prior to taking the machine
into operation
Warning
Packaging materials may be dangerous to children
Reusable substances may be dropped off at the local
disposal facilities You may obtain further information
from the authorities and disposal facilities
Disposal of your old machine
Dispose of your old machine in accordance with the
disposal guidelines which are in effect at the location
where you reside To avoid dangers, please make the
machine unusable until the time of transport
Pull out the mains plug and cut the power cable.
Render the door lock unusable.
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Water drainage
Connecting the drainage hose
Take care to ensure that the water intake hose is not bent
or squeezed
Check that the drainage hose is firmly seated in place
Extension hoses
If a hose extension is required, a drainage hose of equal
quality must be used
The maximum length must not exceed 4m Otherwise,
the machines cleaning process is negatively influenced
Siphon connection
The drainage height must be between 50 and 100 cm
above the floor
Use hose clamps to fasten the drainage hose to the
siphon
Electrical connection
Please refer to the type plate for information on current
type, mains voltage, and fuse protection
The type plate is located on the inside of the door
The mains plug must be freely accessible after installation
Power cables and insulated cables must not be accessible
after installation
AQUASAFE+ (depends on the model)
The Aquasafe+- system protects you from water damage
which may be caused at the water inlet hose
Do not immerse the systems valve box into water; it
contains electrical components
In case of damage, pull out the power supply plug
Do not shorten or lengthen the hose insert, since it
contains electrical cables and components
3/4
min 10
AQUASAFE+
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12cm
min 4cm
max 110 cm
min 50 cm
Disposal
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Safety nstructions
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The connection of the machine to the mains may not
be made by using an extension cable Extension
cables do not provide the necessary safety (e g danger
of overheating)
Always use the original plug delivered with the machine
The plug must be freely accessible after the machine
has been installed
Childrens safety
Do not allow children to play with the machine
Dishwasher detergents may have caustic effects in
the areas of the eyes, mouth and throat Please note
the safety notes provided by the manufacturers of the
detergents
Never leave children unsupervised while the machine
is open Leftovers of the detergents may still be
contained in the machine
The water in the dishwasher is not drinking water
Danger of caustic injuries
Always place long and sharp/pointed objects (e g
serving fork, bread knife) into the cutlery basket with
the pointed end down or flat on the upper basket to
avoid possible injuries
For daily operation
Use your machine only in the household, for the
following uses: Washing household dishes
Do not use chemical solvents in the machine; there
is a danger of explosion
Do not sit or stand on the opened door or place other
things on it The machine may tip over
Do not open the door while the machine is in operation
Hot water or steam may escape
Do not leave the door open  an open door can be
a hazard
In the case of problems
Repairs and changes to the machine may only be
carried out by qualified customer service personnel
In the event of problems or repairs, disconnect the
machine from the mains supply:
- disconnect the machine by pulling the mains plug
- shut off the fuse
Do not pull on the cable  pull on the plug Turn off
the water supply tap
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Installing your dishwasher
Choose a suitable location for your dishwasher Take
care to ensure that the machine is standing safely and
levelly
Unevenness in the floor can be equalised by adjusting
the screw feet When the machine is standing correctly,
the door can be closed without difficulties
Water inlet and drainage hoses must be placed so
that they can move freely in order to avoid bending or
squeezing them
The machine may not be hooked up in rooms with a
temperature below 0° Celsius
Water connection
The dishwasher may be connected to cold and warm
water to a max temperature of 60° Celsius
The dishwasher may not be connected to open warm
water devices and flow-through water heaters
Connect water inlet hose
Take care to ensure that the water inlet hose is not bent
or squeezed Do not install a used hose set
Use a screw-on hose connector to connect the water
inlet hose to a water tap with an external thread with a
measurement of 3/4 inches
If required, use a filter inset to filter deposits from the
pipes
Check that the connection does not leak
Attention
For safety reasons, close the tap after every rinse
process
Lowest permissible water
pressure:
0,3 bar = 3 N/cm² = 30 kPa
When the water pressure is
below 1 bar, please contact your
technician
Permissible water pressure:
When the water pressure is above
10 bar, a pressure reduction valve
must be installed (available in trade
supply stores)
Highest permissible water
pressure:
10 bar = 100N/cm² = 1MPa
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min 10
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