GROHE Blue® Professional Connected

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Safety Information

Hazard warnings:

• Avoid any danger resulting from damaged connection cables. In the case of damage, the connection cable must be replaced by the manufacturer or its customer service department or an equally qualified person.

Installation instructions:

• The device must only be installed in frost-proof rooms.
• Installation must be carried out by a trained professional installer.
• The water supply must be shut off before installation.
• The installation and use of the GROHE Blue Professional is subject to the applicable national regulations.

Operation instructions:

• The water to be used must comply with the European Drinking Water Directive. The manufacturer must be consulted before the device can be used with water of a different quality or containing additives.
• GROHE Blue Professional may only be used as described in the operating instructions. Any other usage or usage extending beyond that described is deemed improper use.
• GROHE Blue Professional must only be used in good order and condition, as intended and in a safety-conscious and hazard-aware manner, with due regard to the operating instructions.
• Malfunctions must be immediately rectified.
• No liability is assumed for damage owing to non-compliance with the operating instructions.
• Use only genuine spare parts and accessories. The use of other parts will void the warranty and the CE marking and could also cause injury.

Notes on Software and Internet Connection

• In order to ensure the device operates with full functionality, both the smartphone used and GROHE Blue Professional cooler must be connected to the Internet, and the device must have been installed successfully via the GROHE ONDUS app beforehand. Otherwise, the device will not be configured and no notifications can be sent.
• GROHE recommends familiarising yourself with the product and the app functions before installing GROHE Blue Professional. The Wi-Fi reception range should also be tested in the room in which the installation is carried out.
• GROHE takes all necessary measures to ensure safe and correct use. In the event of a malicious attack by third parties, GROHE advises installing the latest firmware and/or disconnect the device from the power supply grid until you receive further information from GROHE.

Intended Use

The GROHE Blue Professional cooler is suitable for use in cold drinking water up to a maximum water temperature of 24 °C.

Operating Conditions

In order to function properly, the GROHE Blue Professional cooler must be connected to a Wi-Fi network (2.4 GHz, IEEE 802.11b/g/n) with continuous Internet access. Only Wi-Fi channels 1 – 11 can be used. After successful connection to the Wi-Fi network, it is not possible to allocate the GROHE Blue Professional cooler to another Wi-Fi network during ongoing operation (RESET required).

Technical Data

Electrical Test Data

The test for electromagnetic compatibility (interference emission test) was performed at the rated voltage and rated current.

System Requirements

Apple:

• Operating system iOS 9.0 and higher

Android™:

• Operating system 4.3 and higher
• Recommended pixel density minimum 160 dpi
• Resolution minimum 320 x 470 pixels

Current Application

The latest version of the required app (GROHE ONDUS) must be installed on the smartphone; see Initial installation.

Function Range

• Preparing and drawing drinking water
• Status information on filter and CO2 cylinder consumption

Connection Settings

• The GROHE Blue Professional cooler must be connected to a Wi-Fi network with continuous Internet access.
• For the GROHE Blue Professional cooler password: see nameplate or sticker front cover.
• Internet access must be permanently enabled on the smartphone (Settings / mobile data / on).
• The GROHE Blue Professional cooler must be registered in the GROHE ONDUS app.

When operating under unfavourable ambient conditions, in rooms with reinforced concrete walls, steel or iron frames or in the vicinity of obstacles (e.g. furniture) made of metal, Wi-Fi reception can be impaired and interrupted.

The GROHE Blue cooler operates in the 2.4 GHz frequency band. Installation in the vicinity of devices with the same frequency band (e.g. DECT telephones, Bluetooth devices etc. [observe manufacturer documentation!]) should be avoided.

In the absence of a Wi-Fi connection, the GROHE Blue Professional can also be operated using the buttons on the faucet and cooler. However, without a Wi-Fi connection, push notifications cannot be sent to the connected smartphone. The push notification is dispatched as soon as the Wi-Fi connection is restored.

iOS

GROHE ONDUS App Overview

Main screen (dashboard):

• Selection bar for administering connected houses
• Selection bar for administering connected rooms and to detect or configure linked products
• Information on using the app:
• Swipe from left to right: Product catalogue
• Swipe from right to left: Overview of integrated products
• Tap Menu or swipe from bottom to top: Menu overview (My Houses, Settings, Order Products, Help & Support, Legal and Logout)
• Return to the previous screen swiping in the opposite direction or by tapping BACK or HOME.

Screenshot Description: The app interface shows a 'My House' view with a kitchen setting, displaying water cooler status.

Initial Start-up

Activate Wi-Fi on the smartphone and ensure permanent access to the Internet.

Installing the GROHE ONDUS App

GROHE ONDUS app is free from the Apple App Store (an Apple account is required).

Important Note:

To ensure that the warnings and alarms can be received as messages on the smartphone, the appropriate service for receiving push notifications must be activated for the GROHE ONDUS app. Push notifications can only be received on the smartphone if the user is logged into the app.

Starting the GROHE ONDUS App (iOS)

Login and Registration:

• Using an existing Google or Facebook account
• By creating a new Google or Facebook account
• Using a GROHE account
• To use the GROHE ONDUS app, you must accept the terms and conditions of use.
• Connection to the cloud is established automatically
• The main screen (dashboard) is shown

Adding the GROHE BLUE Professional Cooler to the Network

Follow the instructions in the app.

1. Select the appropriate device from the catalogue.
2. Give the device a name. (Caution: Do not use special characters!)
3. Select / create a new house. (Enter address and contact information. Caution: Do not use special characters!)
4. Select / create a new room.
5. Enter the hose length. (Without an extension set [order no. 40 843], this value is pre-set to 110 cm)
6. Set the water hardness.
7. Select the filter type.
8. On the GROHE Blue Professional cooler activate the access point.

Important note: The configuration mode remains active for a maximum of 5 minutes.

9. On the smartphone, go to the Wi-Fi settings.
10. Select and connect the GROHE Blue Professional network. SSID: GROHE_BLUE_xxxxxxxx For the GROHE Blue Professional cooler password: see nameplate or sticker on front cover.
11. Return to the GROHE ONDUS app and connect GROHE Blue Professional cooler to the private Wi-Fi network (the Wi-Fi network must have active Internet access at all times).
12. Enter and confirm the Wi-Fi password.
13. SETUP SUCCESSFUL is shown on successful connection.

The GROHE Blue Professional cooler is now registered in the GROHE ONDUS app and is connected to the cloud.

Operation (iOS)

Drawing Water with the GROHE BLUE Professional

1. Select the desired quantity.
2. Select the desired flavour (still, medium, sparkling).
3. Press Start.

Screenshot Description: The app shows controls for selecting water quantity and flavour (still, medium, sparkling) with a 'Start' button.

Checking the System Status

1. Tap Settings/System Status.
2. Tap the faucet above the water drawing settings.

Screenshot Description: The 'System Status' screen displays CO2 levels at 20% and Filter capacity at 40%.

Changing Names/Settings

1. Tap Menu or swipe from bottom to top.
2. Select the menu option MY HOUSES. Here you can edit, delete or add houses, address data and rooms.
3. Select the required menu option.

Screenshot Description: The app menu shows options like 'My Houses', 'Settings', 'Order Products', 'Help & Support', 'Legal', and 'Logout'.

Note: Any changes to names/settings are transferred immediately to the cloud.

Restore Factory Settings, Logging Out, Messages (iOS)

Restore Factory Settings

• On GROHE Blue Professional cooler via menu: Reset factory settings.

Logging Out

1. Tap Menu or swipe from bottom to top.
2. Tap LOGOUT.
3. Close the GROHE ONDUS app.

Messages

Critical consumption values of CO2 and residual filter capacity are displayed as a message within the ONDUS app and sent via push notification to the connected smartphones. If the app or the device firmware requires updating, the smartphone must be located in the immediate vicinity of the GROHE Blue Professional cooler. This allows potential interruptions in function to be controlled and rectified.

Important note: Push notifications must be activated for the GROHE ONDUS app on the smartphone. Push notifications can only be received on the smartphone if the user is logged into the app.

Screenshot Description: A 'System Status' screen shows CO2 at 20% and Filter at 2%. Another screen shows an 'Auto Flush' prompt.

Android

GROHE ONDUS App Overview

Main screen (dashboard):

• Selection bar for administering connected houses
• Selection bar for administering connected rooms and to detect or configure linked products
• Information on using the app:
• Swipe from left to right: Product catalogue
• Swipe from right to left: Overview of integrated products
• Swipe from bottom to top: Menu overview (My Houses, Settings, Order Products, Help & Support, Legal and Logout)
• Return to the previous screen by tapping BACK or HOME.

Screenshot Description: The app interface shows a 'My House' view with a kitchen setting, displaying water cooler status.

Initial Start-up

Activate Wi-Fi on the mobile end device and ensure permanent access to the Internet.

Installing the GROHE ONDUS App

GROHE ONDUS app is free from the Google Play Store (a Google account is required).

Important Note:

To ensure that the warnings and alarms can be received as messages on the smartphone, the appropriate service for receiving push notifications must be activated for the GROHE ONDUS app. Push notifications can only be received on the smartphone if the user is logged into the app.

Starting the GROHE ONDUS App (Android)

Login and Registration:

• Using an existing Google or Facebook account
• By creating a new Google or Facebook account
• Using a GROHE account
• To use the GROHE ONDUS app, you must accept the data protection statement.
• Connection to the cloud is established automatically.
• The main screen (dashboard) is shown.

Adding the GROHE BLUE Professional Cooler to the Network

Follow the instructions in the app.

1. Select the appropriate device from the catalogue.
2. Give the device a name. (Caution: Do not use special characters!)
3. Select / create a new house. (Enter address and contact information. Caution: Do not use special characters!)
4. Select / create a new room.
5. Enter the hose length. (Without an extension set [order no. 40 843], this value is pre-set to 110 cm)
6. Set the water hardness.
7. Select the filter type.
8. On the GROHE Blue Professional cooler activate the access point.

Important note: The configuration mode remains active for a maximum of 5 minutes.

9. On the smartphone, go to the Wi-Fi settings.
10. Select and connect the GROHE Blue Professional network. SSID: GROHE_BLUE_xxxxxxxx For the GROHE Blue Professional cooler password: see nameplate or sticker on front cover.
11. Return to the GROHE ONDUS app and connect GROHE Blue Professional cooler to the private Wi-Fi network (the Wi-Fi network must have active Internet access at all times).
12. Enter and confirm the Wi-Fi password.
13. SETUP SUCCESSFUL is shown on successful connection.

The GROHE Blue Professional cooler is now registered in the GROHE ONDUS app and is connected to the cloud.

Operation (Android)

Drawing Water with the GROHE BLUE Professional

1. Select the desired quantity.
2. Select the desired flavour (still, medium, sparkling).
3. Press Start.

Screenshot Description: The app shows controls for selecting water quantity and flavour (still, medium, sparkling) with a 'Start' button.

Checking the System Status

1. Tap Settings/System Status.
2. Tap the faucet above the water drawing settings.

Screenshot Description: The 'System Status' screen displays CO2 levels at 20% and Filter capacity at 40%.

Changing Names/Settings

1. Tap Menu or swipe from bottom to top.
2. Select the menu option MY HOUSES. Here you can edit, delete or add houses, address data and rooms.
3. Select the required menu option.

Screenshot Description: The app menu shows options like 'My Houses', 'Settings', 'Order Products', 'Help & Support', 'Legal', and 'Logout'.

Note: Any changes to names/settings are transferred immediately to the cloud.

Restore Factory Settings, Logging Out, Messages (Android)

Restore Factory Settings

• On GROHE Blue Professional cooler via menu: Reset factory settings.

Logging Out

1. Tap Menu or swipe from bottom to top.
2. Tap LOGOUT.
3. Close the GROHE ONDUS app.

Messages

Critical consumption values of CO2 and residual filter capacity are displayed as a message within the ONDUS app and sent via push notification to the connected smartphones. If the app or the device firmware requires updating, the smartphone must be located in the immediate vicinity of the GROHE Blue Professional cooler. This allows potential interruptions in function to be controlled and rectified.

Important note: Push notifications must be activated for the GROHE ONDUS app on the smartphone. Push notifications can only be received on the smartphone if the user is logged into the app.

Screenshot Description: A 'System Status' screen shows CO2 at 20% and Filter at 2%. Another screen shows an 'Auto Flush' prompt.

Maintenance

The filter cartridge and CO2 cylinder must be changed when directed by the display on the display of the GROHE BLUE Professional cooler or the ONDUS app. Once the residual filter capacity or the CO2 cylinder has been used up, it will no longer be possible to draw the water types (still, medium, sparkling). For reasons of hygiene, the cooler/carbonator must be cleaned twice a year. You must clean the device before changing the filter cartridge.

Diagram Description: The system includes a filter cartridge and CO2 cylinders. Part numbers for filter cartridges include: 40 404 (S-Size), 40 430 (M-Size), 40 412 (L-Size), 40 547 (AC), 40 575 (UltraSafe), 40 691 (Mg+), 40 434 (Xtra Clean). CO2 cylinders are identified by part numbers 40 422 and 40 423.

Faults

Faults in the system are displayed by the handle blinking, checking the cooler or as a notification in the app. A fault can have several causes. The following table indicates possible causes. All indicated causes must be checked. If none of the measures allows the error message to be rectified, a professional installer must remedy the issue.

Servicing

* If errors E1 to E7 occur three or more times, please contact GROHE customer service.

Service Ondus App