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GWDI8542
Document Number :
2820529522_EN/ 28-06-21.(14:57)

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  • Page 1 Washer-Dryer User Manual GWDI8542 Document Number : 2820529522_EN/ 28-06-21.(14:57)
  • Page 2 • Read user manual. Dear Customer, • Packaging materials of the Thank you for choosing a Grundig product. We product are manufactured hope that you get the best results from your from recyclable materials in product which has been manufactured with accordance with regulations.
  • Page 3: Important Instructions For Safety And Environment

    1 Important instructions for safety and environment This section contains safety instructions WARNING! that will help protect from risk of personal injury or property damage. Failure to follow • If you are going to use the product these instructions shall void any warranty. in a wardrobe/cabinet/module and 1.1 General safety if the opening is not sufficient, it is...
  • Page 4: Product Safety

    INFORMATION WARNING! • Do not force open the locked loading • Unplug the product when it is not door. The door will open immediately in use. after the washing cycle has ended. If • Never touch the plug with wet hands! the machine is not cooled enough at Never unplug by pulling on the cable, the end of the programme, the loading...
  • Page 5 INFORMATION DANGER! • Do not install or leave the product in • Rubber (latex) foam, shower caps, places where it might be exposed to waterproof fabrics, clothes and outdoor conditions. rubber-reinforced/rubber-foam • Do not play with control elements of pillows must not be dried with the the product.
  • Page 6 WARNING! CAUTION! • Before loading the machine, check • Do not stop the machine before the each laundry item and make sure drying programme is completed. that there is no lighter, change, If you have to do so, remove all metal objects, needles etc.
  • Page 7: Intended Use

    1.2 Intended use 1.3 Children's safety INFORMATION CAUTION! • This product has been designed for • Children under the age of 3 must be domestic use. It is not suitable for kept away from the product unless commercial use and it must not be they are continuously supervised.
  • Page 8: Compliance With The Weee Directive And Disposing Of The Waste Product

    2 Your washer-dryer 1.4 Compliance with the WEEE Directive and disposing 2.1 Overview of the waste product This product does not contain the harmful and prohibited materials described in the “Directive on the Management of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment”. It complies with the WEEE Directive.
  • Page 9: Package Contents

    2.2 Package contents Power cable Water discharge hose Transit bolts Mains water inlet hose User manual Plastic plug group • Figures in this manual are schematic and may not match the product exactly. NOTE 9 / EN Washer-Dryer / User Manual...
  • Page 10: Technical Specifications

    2.3 Technical specifications Supplier name or trademark GRUNDIG GWDI8542 Model name 7162546500 Maximum spin speed (rpm) 1400 Washing capacity (cotton) (kg) Drying capacity (cotton) (kg) Built-in Height (cm) Width (cm) Depth (cm) Single Water inlet / Double Water inlet • / - •...
  • Page 11: Appropriate Installation Location

    3.1 Appropriate 3 Installation installation location To make the product ready for use, review the • Place the product on a solid and level information in the user manual and make sure floor. Do not place it onto a carpet with that the electricity, tap water supply and water high pile or other similar surfaces.
  • Page 12: Connecting Water Supply

    3.3 Removing the transit bolts PRECAUTION! • Do not remove the transit bolts before removing the packaging reinforcement. • Remove the transit bolts before operating 1 Connect the special hose supplied with the the washing machine! Otherwise, product to the water inlet on the product. the product will get damaged.
  • Page 13: Adjusting The Feet

    • To prevent flowing of dirty water back into Adjusting Rear Feet the machine and to allow for easy discharge, do not immerse the hose end into the dirty water or do not drive it in the drain more than 15 cm. If it is too long, cut it short. •...
  • Page 14: Electrical Connection

    3.7 Electrical connection Connect the product to a grounded outlet protected by a 13 A fuse. Our company shall not be liable for any damages that will arise when the product is used without grounding in accordance with the local regulations. •...
  • Page 15: Sorting The Laundry

    4 Preparation INFORMATION 4.1 Sorting the laundry • Laundry that is subjected to heavy * Sort laundry according to type of deposits of materials such as flour, lime fabric, colour, and degree of soiling dust, milk powder, etc. Must be shaken and allowable water temperature.
  • Page 16 4.4 Initial use Before starting to use the product make sure that all preparations are made in accordance with the “Important safety Bathrobe 1200 Hand towel and environment instructions” and the instructions in the “Installation” section. Women‘s Fabric napkin To prepare the product for washing laundry, night gown perform first operation in Drum Cleaning Bed sheet...
  • Page 17: Detergent Drawer

    4.7.1 Detergent drawer 4.7.2 Main Wash Compartment The detergent drawer is composed Before starting the washing Programme, put of four compartments: powder detergent into the left compartment with number “II”. Powder bleach/stain remover must also be put into this compartment. Put the liquid detergent into the main wash compartment with number “II ”...
  • Page 18: Adjusting The Amount Of Detergent

    4.7.7 Using gel and tablet detergent You must select extra rinsing option if you use liquid bleach in a washing Programme. Bleach • If the gel detergent thickness is fluidal and must be removed from the laundry with rinsing; your machine does not contain a special liquid otherwise it may cause itching on the skin.
  • Page 19: Using Limescale Remover

    4.7.10 Using limescale remover • Use just a little amount (approx. 50 ml) of bleaching agent and rinse the clothes • When required, use limescale very well as it causes skin irritation. Do removers manufactured specifically not pour the bleach onto the laundry and for washing machines only.
  • Page 20 4.9 Tips for correct drying Programmes Cottons Drying Synthetics Drying Babyprotect + Washing and Drying Wash&Wear Washes and dries Washes and dries Sheet, bedding, baby Stainless clothes that has respectively! Sheet, respectively! Sheet, bedding, clothes, t-shirts, been worn for a short time bedding, baby clothes, baby clothes, t-shirts, sweatshirts, durable knit...
  • Page 21: Operating The Product

    5.3 Preparing the Machine 5 Operating the product 1. Check if the hoses are connected tightly. 5.1 Control panel 2. Plug in your machine. 3. Turn the tap on completely. 4. Place the laundry in the machine. 5. Add detergent and fabric softener. 5.4 Selecting a washing programme 1.
  • Page 22 • Cottons • WoolProtect You can wash your durable cotton laundry Use this programme to wash your woollen (sheets, bedlinen, towels, bathrobes, underwear clothes. Select the appropriate temperature etc.) in this programme. When you press the complying with the tag of your clothes. Your quick wash function key, programme duration laundry will be washed with very delicate becomes notably shorter but effective washing is...
  • Page 23 • Mini / Mini 14’ Use this programme to wash your lightly soiled • Down Wear cotton clothes in a short time. The programme Use this programme to wash down coats, vests, duration can be reduced down to 14 minutes jackets etc.
  • Page 24: Temperature Selection

    • Rinsing Use when you want to rinse or starch separately. INFORMATION • Spin+Pump • You can dry your laundry without any Use this programme to drain interruption right after the washing programme the water in the machine. (it is possible to perform automatic or scheduled drying after the washing cycle).
  • Page 25 5.7.2 Auxiliary function Whenever a new programme is selected, the spin speed recommended selection for drying for the selected programme appears on the Spin Speed indicator. INFORMATION • It is possible that the recommended spin speed is not the highest value that can When you select a new washing be selected for the relevant programme.
  • Page 26: Washing And Drying Programmes

    • 5 Kg Wash & Dry Use this programme to wash cotton laundry of INFORMATION up to 5 kg and to dry right after the washing • There is a spinning step in the drying programme without making any other selection. programmes.
  • Page 27: Programme And Consumption Table

    • HygieneRefresh INFORMATION Hygienic washing with warm air (program period 58 min.) • Hygiene air refresh program is not a With the hygiene air refresh program, hygienic program where laundry is washed with cleaning with air is ensured by keeping water.
  • Page 28 • : Selectable. * : Automatically selected, cannot be cancelled. ***: Eco 40-60 with 40 °C temperature selection is the washing performance test program in accordance with EN 62512 and energy label test program in accordance with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2014 Eco 40-60 with 40 °C temperature and cup board dry selection is the wash and dry cycle test program in accordance with EN 62512 and energy label test program in accordance with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2014 *****: These programmes can be used with the HomeWhiz application.
  • Page 29: Auxiliary Function Selection

    Consumption Values (EN) 1400 03:38 0,955 54,0 1400 02:47 0,550 35,0 Eco 40-60 1400 02:47 0,320 28,0 0,600 93,0 1400 03:40 Cottons 1,800 90,0 Cottons 1400 03:40 0,850 58,0 Synthetics 1200 02:25 0,200 68,0 1400 00:28 Mini / Mini 14’ 3,215 61,0 1400...
  • Page 30: Auxiliary Functions

    5.11.2 Functions/Programmes Selected by Pressing the 5.11.1 Auxiliary Functions Function Buttons for 3 Seconds • Prewash A Prewash is required only for heavily soiled laundry. Not using the Prewash will • Machine Care save energy, water, detergent and time. To select this programme, press and hold the •...
  • Page 31: Drying Steps

    • Child Lock INFORMATION You can use the Child Lock to prevent children from tampering with the machine. Thus you can • You must complete the first setup of avoid any changes in a running programme. the HomeWhiz app for Bluetooth to be enabled.
  • Page 32: Time Based Drying - Minutes

    5.12.4 Time based To ensure that the End Time function is enabled and the programme ends at the end of the drying - minutes defined duration, you should press Start / You can select 30, 90 or 150 minutes Pause after setting the duration. The Start/ drying to reach the desired dryness Pause button will stop flashing and remain on.
  • Page 33: Loading Door Lock

    5.16 Loading door lock There is a locking system on the loading door of the machine that prevents opening of the loading door when the water level is unsuitable to open the door. "Loading door locked" light on the panel turns on when the loading door is locked.
  • Page 34 5.17.3 Changing the programme selection after INFORMATION the programme has started: • The programme will not be cancelled if you turn the programme selection If Child Lock is not enabled, you can change knob while child lock is enabled. You programme while the current one is running.
  • Page 35 5.21 HomeWhiz and the 5.21.1 HomeWhiz Setup Remote Control Function Your product and the HomeWhiz app must be connected for the app to run. To HomeWhiz allows you to use your smart device establish this connection, please follow to control your washing machine and get the steps below for setup both on your information about it.
  • Page 36: Using The Remote Control Function

    5.21.2 Setting up a washing INFORMATION machine that is connected to someone else’s account • If you cannot complete the setup successfully in 5 minutes, the washing If the washing machine you want to use has machine will switch off automatically. In this previously been registered in the system case, you will have to start over the setup with someone else’s account, you need...
  • Page 37 In certain cases, it deactivates itself for safety reasons: WARNING! • When your washing machine • If the Bluetooth connection is enabled on your undergoes a power interruption. product, you can select the Remote Control • When the programme knob is turned function.
  • Page 38: Maintenance And Cleaning

    6 Maintenance and cleaning INFORMATION Service life of product extends and frequently • Repeat Drum Cleaning process experienced problems will be reduced in every 2 months. if it is cleaned at regular intervals. • Use an anti-limescale suitable 6.1 Cleaning the detergent drawer for the washing machines.
  • Page 39: Cleaning The Water Intake Filters

    6.4 Cleaning the water 6.5 Draining remaining water intake filters and cleaning the pump filter The filter system in your machine prevents solid items such as buttons, coins and fabric fibers clogging the pump impeller during discharge of washing water. Thus, the water will be discharged without any problem and the service life of the pump will extend.
  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    Discharging the water when the product does 7 Troubleshooting not have an emergency draining hose: Programmes won’t start after the loading door has been closed. • You did not press the Start/Pause/Cancel button.>>> *Press the Start/Pause/Cancel button. • If the load is too much, it might be hard for the loading door to be closed.>>>...
  • Page 41 Machine directly discharges the water it takes in. Programme time does not countdown. (*) • The drain hose might be at an inappropriate height. >>> • The laundry in the machine might be unbalanced. >>> The Connect the water drain hose as described in the user manual. automatic unbalanced load detection system might have been activated due to uneven distribution of the laundry in the drum.
  • Page 42 Colour of the clothes faded. (**) There is detergent left on the laundry. • Machine might have been overloaded. >>> Do not overload • Machine might have been overloaded. >>> Do not overload the machine. the machine. • Detergent used might be damp. >>> Keep detergents closed •...
  • Page 43 (*) Machine does not switch to spinning step Drying lasts too long. when the laundry is not evenly distributed in the • Machine might have been overloaded. >>> Do not drum to prevent any damage to the machine overload the machine. and to its surrounding environment.
  • Page 44 8 Built-in installation guide Ø 4 x 16mm M 5 x 10mm 5 8 0 6 0 0 m...
  • Page 51 Accidental damage, misuse or abuse of a product. ­ An attempted repair of a product by anyone other than a Grundig Approved Engineer (the “Engineer”). ­ Installation or use of a product where such installation or use fails to meet the requirements contained in this guarantee or the User Instructions Booklet.
  • Page 52 11. Optional extras, where available (i.e. extendable feet) are supplied on a chargeable basis only. Does Grundig offer replacements? This is a repair-only guarantee. On occasion, the Manufacturer may at its sole discretion, replace your product with a new product instead of carrying out a repair.
  • Page 53 60 months parts and labour guarantee by registering within 90 days of the original purchase date. To make a claim against your Grundig Eco Inverter Motor Guarantee (the “Guarantee”), all customer and product details must be registered with Beko plc using the procedure outlined below.
  • Page 54 Please take a few moments to complete the details below, as you will need this information when you call us, or to use our online services. When you call us you may be required to input your serial number into your telephone keypad. For help please visit grundig.co.uk/support/model-finder The product model number is printed on the Operating Instruction Booklet / User guide •...
  • Page 55 , might give raise to safety issues not attributable to Grundig , and will void the warranty of the product. Therefore, it is highly recommended that end-users refrain from the attempt to carry out repairs falling outside the mentioned list of spare parts, contacting in such cases authorized professional repairers or registered professional repairers.

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