Blomberg GSN 1380 Technical manual

18 9791 01 00-01-B2
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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6
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
3
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
3/4
min 10
3/4
3/4 1/2 CH
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Time pre-selection
9
Key lock
10
Programme selection button
6
(-) Button
7
(+) Button
11
Start/Pause button
12
Economy button
13
Door handle
14
On/Off button
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910 12
11
3
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5 8 14
1
9
Detergent dispenser
10
Filters
11
Door
12
Control panel
13
Turbo fan heat drying system (depending on the model)
1
Housing
2
Upper basket with rack
3
Guiding track for the upper basket
4
Upper spray arm
5
Lower basket
6
Salt container
7
Cutlery basket
8
Lower spray arm
22
Load capacity 12
Permissible water pressure 0,3 10 bar (= 3  100 N/cm²
= 0,01-1,0Mpa)
Electrical connection 230 Volt, 10 Amps
(see type plate)
Total power 2000 W
Heater power 1800 W
Because we continually strive to improve our products,
we may change our specifications and designs without
prior notice
This device corresponds to the following EU
Directives:
73/23/EC Low Voltage Directive
89/336/EC EMV directive
93/68/EC CE identification directive
DIN EN 50242 Electric dishwasher for
domestic use Testing method
for utilization properties
Safety notes for installation
Prior to installing and using your machine, please check
it for possible transport damage
If the machine is damaged, please contact your supplier
Never install and use damaged machines
The following directions must be observed in order to
connect the dishwasher properly
Make sure that the data on the type plate correspond
to the current and voltage of your power supply
connections before putting the machine into operation
The connection of the machine may only be made
using a properly grounded socket Ensure that the
grounding is in accordance with regulations
The grounded socket must be easily accessible and
close to the machine
Do not use extension cables or multiple adapters
There is a possibility of fire hazard through overheating
Hardwiring may only be carried out by a qualified
electrician
Check the power cable, the water inlet hose and the
drainage hose Damaged parts may only be exchanged
by customer service personnel or by a qualified
electrical service expert
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Technical features
9
Directions for assembly
10
Control panel
3
Get to know your machine
View of the machine
1
Programme indicators
2
Rinse aid level indicator light
3
Salt level indicator light
4
LED progress indicator lights
5
Display

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Possible causes
- Improper loading
- Overloaded baskets
Possible causes
-The dishes were pre-washed by
hand with a large amount of dish
detergent
-Rinse aid has accidentally leaked
into the machine
-The cover of the rinse aid
dispenser was not closed
Possible causes
-Clogged filters
-Drain hose bent Relief hose
blocked or bent
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Softening the water
Dishwashers require fairly soft water. If the hardness exceeds 6°dH lime scale will form on crockery. To avoid
this an automatic system adds a s ecial salt to soften the water so that you obtain the best ossible cleaning
and drying erformance.
To find out the hardness level of your water contact your local water com any, or use the enclosed test stri to
measure the water hardness:
Setting the water hardness level for the water softener
Turn on the tap and
let the water run for
about a minute
Hold the test strip in
the water for about a
second
Remove the test strip
from the water and
shake it
Wait for 1 minute The test strip shows
you the hardness
level
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1 Minute
1 Second
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1 Press the Program Selection Button before you switch the appliance on and keep this button
pressed down
2 Switch the appliance on using the On/Off Switch, then release the switch
3 Hold the Program Selection Button down for 10 seconds until the Control Indicator on the
Start/Pause Button begins to flash
4 Water hardness can be set to the desired level by pressing the Program Selection Button
(Compare the test strip with the Degrees of Hardness Table) The Multi-Function Display shows
the appropriate message
5 Once you have set the hardness level press the Start/Pause Button to save the value The
Control Indicator on the Start/Pause Button now lights up permanently
Switch the a liance off again using the On/Off switch.
If the water hardness level is less than 5°dH you do not need any s ecial softening
salt. In this case the 'Salt' Control Indicator lights u continually (de ending on the
model).
If your local hardness level exceeds 45°dH you should consider getting a water
softening device for your dishwasher.
If you use stream water or rainwater you are recommended to install filters.
If you move do not forget to adjust the water hardness level to suit your new
neighbourhood.
Remove the test strip
from the packet
Hardness Level
Hardness Level British
hardn.
°dE
German
hardn.
°dH
French
hardn.
°dF
Regeneration
Adjustment
Switch
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
If water hardness Level is 6 (high
lime content), turn the Regeneration
Adjustment switch on osition 1.
Regeneration Adjustment
Switch
0
1
High lime content
Level 6
1
2
3
4
5
6
ndicator in the Multi-Function Display
The dis lay shows the
message:
The dis lay shows the
message:
The dis lay shows the
message:
The dis lay shows the
message:
The dis lay shows the
message:
The dis lay shows the
message:
0-5
6-11
12-17
18-22
0-9
10-20
21-30
31-40
0-6
7-14
15-21
22-28
23-34 41-60
29-42
35-60 61-107
43-75
4
°dH: German hardness level 1 °dH = 1 mg CaO/100 ml Water = 0.179 mmol
Foam
Water remains inside the
machine after the rinse cycle
Dishes break
How to fix these problems
-Load the dishwasher as suggested in the directions
-Do not overload the dish baskets Dishes may hit against
each other and break
How to fix these problems
-Dishes do not need to be pre-washed Coarse dirt may be
removed with a dishcloth, or you may hold the dishes under
running water
-If rinse aid has been spilled during refilling, remove the agent
using a paper cloth or sponge
-Always take care to ensure that the lid is closed after refilling
the rinse aid dispenser
How to fix these problems
-Clean all strainers and filters as described in the manual
-Ensure that the relief hose is properly placed

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Possible causes
-Dish items/parts made from
aluminium
-The lid of the salt container is not
closing properly
-The hardness is not selected
properly; too little salt is being used
-Detergents are being stored under
unfavourable conditions
-Overloaded baskets
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Filling the dishwasher salt
Attention
Only use special dishwasher salt in your machine to
soften the water
The manufacturer is not liable for damages resulting from
the use of the wrong salt type
Do not use coarse grained salt Small grains or powdered
salt is more easily soluble Never use culinary or table
salt These types of salt do not dissolve in water easily
and will damage the function of the softening device
Remove the lower basket from the machine
Open the screw-in cap of the salt container by turning it
counter clockwise (Fig )
When operating for the first time:
Pour 1 Litre of water into the salt container (Fig )
Pour the salt into the container with the aid of the supplied
salt funnel (Fig )
Pour in enough salt to
fill the container The container holds approx 2 kg
Close the cap tightly
Begin a washing programme immediately after filling the
salt container The washing program prevents damage
to the machine which may be caused by any spilled salt
solution
After the first washing cycle, the salt level indicator light
will go out
A B
C
D
Possible causes
-Paling of decoration on glasses
and porcelain
How to fix these problems
-Glasses, porcelain and cutlery of this type are not suited
for dishwashers
Paling of decoration
Scratched dishes
How to fix these problems
-Dishes and cutlery of this type are not suited to dishwashers
-Check whether the lid of the salt container is firmly closed
Use the funnel to pour in special salt Begin the pre-wash
programme right after filling in salt After the program is
complete, check whether the lid may have loosened
-Check the set values with the stated values from the local
water board
-Detergents should not be stored longer than 2 months
Store detergents in a dry location Close the lid of the
container carefully
-Take care to ensure that individual glasses and dishes do
not touch They may hit against each other during the
washing process, causing scratched
B
C

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3
4
Filling the rinse aid dispenser
Rinse aids allow washing water to rinse off more cleanly
and prevent watermarks or streaks on the dishes
Only use rinse aids suited to use in dishwashers
- Note -
If you use 2 in 1 or 3 in 1 detergents / tabs, you do not
need an additional rinse aid
Open the rinse aid dispenser by pressing the lock ( )
Carefully pour in rinse aid to the MAX mark
Close the lid until it clicks in ( )
Carefully wipe off spilled rinse aid Excessive rinse aid
causes excessive foam formation, which may hinder
cleaning
Set the dose of rinse aid
The dose of rinse aid to be used can be set by means of
the dispenser regulator between levels 1 and 6 ( ) Your
machine is pre-set at the factory to level 3
Only change the setting if the following applies after
washing:
Watermarks are visible on the dishes: Set dosage
higher
Streaks are visible on the dishes: Set dosage lower
Filling the detergent dispenser
- Note -
Only use detergents suited to use in dishwashers
Open the detergent container by pushing the lock to the
right ( )
Marking lines on the inside of the detergent container aid
in providing the correct amount of detergent
The detergent container holds a total of 40 cm³ of detergent
( )
When the dishwasher is fully loaded and the dishes are
very dirty, we recommend filling the detergent container
up to the 25 cm³ mark When the dishes are less dirty,
it is generally sufficient to fill the detergent up to the 15
cm³ mark
If your dishes have been in the dishwasher for some time
without being washed, additionally fill the small container
up to the top ( )
The detergent amounts for the individual cleaning
programmes are shown in the cleaning table
Deviations are possible depending on how dirty the dishes
are and on how hard the water is in your location
- Food leftovers are staying on the
dishes for too long
-The machine is not grounded
properly
-Cutlery parts from low-grade rust-
free steel
-Dish items with rust stains
Possible causes
-Moisture in the detergent
dispenser
-Detergent stays in the dispenser
of the dishwasher for too long
-The lid of the detergent dispenser
does not open
-Detergent is moist or clumping
-Spray arm nozzles are clogged
Turn the
lock to the
right
A
B
25cm³
15cm³
5cm³
12
B
3
4
A
1
2
Detergent residue
remains in the dispenser
- Remove coarse dirt under running water and carry out the
pre-wash program with an interval of 2 days without a
detergent
-Check the grounding of the system Static electricity may
eat holes into metal and cause irreparable damages
-Rust on such items cannot be avoided Cutlery or dishes of
this type is not suited to dishwashers
-Rusty dishes may infect other items Cutlery or dishes of
this type is not suited to dishwashers
How to fix these problems
-Ensure that the detergent dispenser is dry before filling it
-Pour the detergent in just before washing
-When loading the dishwasher, take care to ensure that you
do not accidentally open the lid
-Store detergents in a dry location Close the lid of the
container carefully
-Clean the spray arms as described in the manual

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Possible causes
- The lid of the salt container is not
closing properly
- The hardness is not selected
properly; too little salt is being
used
- Salt loss
Possible causes
- Smell of new machine
- Filters are dirty
- Dishes stand in the machine for a
few days without being washed
Possible causes
- Excessive use of detergent when
water hardness is low, cleaning
temperature is too high
Detergents
There are 3 types of detergents:
1. Phosphate and containing chlorine
2. Phosphate containing no chlorine
3. Neither containing phosphate nor chlorine
The new compact powders are normally phosphate free. As phosphates have water softening
properties we suggest you add salt to the salt container even if the hardness of your water
is only 6°dH. In hard water areas if a phosphate free detergent is used white marks on the
dishes and glasses may be observed. It may be prevented by increasing the amount of
detergent. Detergents without chlorine have less bleaching effect. Coloured stains may not
be fully removed. Choose a programme with a higher wash temperature.
Attention
Always store your detergents in locations which are cool, dry and out of the reach of children
Pour the detergent into the detergent dispenser before turning the machine on
Too much detergent may mean that the detergent does not dissolve properly and dishes are
scratched
T O-IN-ONE AND THREE-IN-ONE DETERGENTS
You will obtain the best results from your dishwasher if you use a separate detergent rinse
aid and water-softening salt.
Detergent manufacturers also produce combined detergents known as two-in-one and three-
in-one.
Three-in-one: These products contain detergent rinse aid and water-softening salt.
Two-in-one: These products contain detergent and either rinse aid or water-softening salt.
In general you will obtain satisfactory results from combined detergents only under specific
usage conditions. These detergents contain predetermined amounts of rinse aid and/or softening
salt. This means that you cannot adjust the amount of water-softening salt and rinse aid that
you use to suit the water hardness level in your home.
You should bear the following points in mind when using such detergents:
- Be sure to check the specifications of the product you are using and whether it is a combined
product or not.
- Follow the instructions on the packet when using these products.
- The use of these products at the correct appliance settings will ensure economical
use of salt and/or rinse aid.
- If the detergent is in tablet form never place these in the internal section or cutlery basket
of the dishwasher. Always place the tablets in the detergent dispenser of the detergent holder.
Using three-in-one detergent: detergent, softening salt and rinse aid
- These detergents will not give you the same drying performance that you can obtain by using
separate detergent salt and rinse aid. To increase the drying performance:
Put your appliances rinse aid setting at 1 and apply rinse aid. When the rinse aid is used
up add more rinse aid to the rinse aid dispenser.
- If you use combined detergents with a rinse aid setting higher than 1 contact with the hands
may leave rainbow-coloured water stains on the washed items and inside the machine.
- If you use combined detergents without adding salt lime scale may form especially on
glasses. To avoid lime scale formation:
Put your appliances water softener setting at 1 and add salt. When the salt is used up
add more salt to the water softener.
Using two-in-one detergent: detergent and softening salt
- These detergents do not contain rinse aid so you need to use the rinse aid setting as
described in the manual making sure that there is rinse aid in the rinse aid dispenser with
every wash and that you refill the rinse aid dispenser with rinse aid every time it is empty.
Using two-in-one detergent: detergent and rinse aid
- These detergents will not give you the same drying performance that you can obtain by
using separate detergent salt and rinse aid. To increase the drying performance:
Smell
Rust stains, destruction
of the surface
How to fix these problems
- Salt can destroy metal surfaces and cause rust damage
- Check whether the lid of the salt container is firmly closed
Use the funnel to pour in special salt Begin the pre-wash
programme right after filling in salt After the program is
complete, check whether the lid may have loosened
Milky appearance or blue
shimmering deposit on the
glasses (glass corrosion)
- Check the set values with the stated values from the local
water board
- Check whether the lid of the salt container is firmly closed
Use the funnel to pour in special salt Begin the pre-wash
programme right after filling in salt After the program is
complete, check whether the lid may have loosened
How to fix these problems
- The smell of a new machine disappears after a few washing
runs
- Clean all strainers and filters as described in the manual
- Remove coarse dirt under running water and carry out the
pre-wash program with an interval of 2 days without a
detergent Close the door to avoid the development of
smells
How to fix these problems
- Choose a programme with a low temperature and add a
smaller amount of detergent Check the set water hardness
against the stated values from the local water board