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Please read these instructions first before using your appliance Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing a Grundig appliance. Please take some time to read this user manual before using your appliance, to ensure you know how to safely operate the controls and functions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important instructions for safety Functions/Programmes Selected by and environment Pressing the Function Buttons for 3 Seconds ..... .27 General safety .
Important instructions for safety and environment This section contains safety instructions that will help protect from risk of personal injury or property damage. Failure to follow these instructions shall void any warranty. General safety • This product can be used by children at and above 8 years old and by persons whose physi- cal, sensory or mental capabilities are not fully developed or who lack experience and knowl-...
• Connect the product to a grounded outlet pro- tected by a 16 A fuse. Have the grounding instal- lation made by a qualified electrician. Our com- pany shall not be liable for any damages that will arise when the product is used without ground- ing in accordance with the local regulations.
the detergent package. • Place the product on a rigid, flat and level sur- face. • Do not place it on a long-pile rug or similar sur- faces. • Do not place the product on a high platform or near the edge on a cascaded surface. •...
While washing the laundry at high temperatures, the loading door glass becomes hot. Therefore, keep child- ren away from the loading door of the machine while the washing operation is in progress. Compliance with the WEEE Directive This product complies with EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU).
Your washing machine Overview 1- Power cable 2- Top panel 3- Control panel 4- Filter cap 5- Adjustable feet 6- Loading door 7- Detergent drawer 8- Drain hose...
Package Contents 1- Power cable 2- Drain hose 3- Transportation safety bolts * 4- Mains water inlet hose (One of the following filter types is used for the mains hose connection.) a- Electronic water shut-off b- Mechanical water shut-off c- Standard 5- Liquid detergent container** 6- User Manual 7- Blind plug***...
Technical specifications Complying Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1061/2010 Supplier name or trademark GRUNDIG Model name GWN39430W Rated capacity (kg) Energy efficiency class / Scale from A+++ (Highest Efficiency) to D (Lowest Efficiency) A+++ Annual Energy Consumption (kWh) Energy consumption of the standard 60°C cotton programme at full load (kWh) 1,050 Energy consumption of the standard 60°C cotton programme at partial load (kWh)
Installation • Do not place heat sources such as Hobs, Irons, Ovens, etc. on the To make the product ready for use, washing machine and do not use review the information in the user them on the product. manual and make sure that the Removing packaging reinforcement electricity, tap water supply and water Tilt the machine backwards to remove...
• Remove transportation safety • Tighten all hose nuts by hand. bolts by turning them gently. Never use a tool when tightening the nuts. • Open the taps completely after • Attach the plastic covers supplied making the hose connection in the User Manual bag into the to check for water leaks at the holes on the rear panel.
• Adjust the feet until the product stands level and balanced. • Tighten all lock nuts again by hand. • To prevent flowing of dirty water back into 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.
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Electrical requirements Connect the blue (neutral) wire to Before you insert the plug into the wall the terminal in the plug marked ‘N’ or socket make sure that the voltage and coloured black. the frequency shown in the rating label Connect the brown (live) wire to corresponds to your electricity supply.
Preparation Sorting the laundry • Sort laundry according to type of fabric, colour, and degree of soiling and allowable water temperature. • Always obey the instructions given on the garment tags. LAUNDRY WASH SYMBOLS Machine Wash Symbols WASH Maximum Water Temperatures Symbol(s) Drying...
Preparing laundry for washing Things to be done for energy saving • Laundry items with metal Following information will help you attachments such as, underwired use the product in an ecological and bras, belt buckles or metal energy-efficient manner. buttons will damage the machine. •...
Correct load capacity Using detergent and softener The maximum load capacity depends When using detergent, softener, on the type of laundry, the degree of starch, fabric dye, bleach or soiling and the washing programme limescale remover, read the desired. manufacturer's instructions on The machine automatically adjusts the package carefully and follow the suggested dosage values.
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Choosing the detergent type • If the liquid detergent has lost its fluidity, dilute it with water before The type of detergent to be used depends on the type and colour of the putting in the detergent cup. fabric. • Use different detergents for coloured and white laundry.
Tips for efficient washing Using starch • Add liquid starch, powder starch Clothes or the fabric dye into the softener Light colours and whites compartment. • Do not use softener and starch (Recommended temperature range based on soiling level: 40- together in a washing cycle.
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Clothes Dark colours (Recommended temperature range based on soiling level: cold -40 °C) Liquid detergents suitable for Heavily colors and dark colors can be Soiled used at dosages recommended for heavily soiled clothes. Liquid detergents suitable for Normally colors and dark colors can be Soiled used at dosages recommended for normally soiled clothes.
Indicative values for Synthetics programmes (EN) Remaining Moisture Remaining Moisture Content (%) ** Content (%) ** ≤ 1000 rpm > 1000 rpm Synthetics 60 1,35 115/150 Synthetics 40 0,90 115/150 * You can see the washing time of the programme you have selected on the display of the machine. It is normal that small differences may occur between the time shown on the display and the real washing time.
• Shirts • Programme was tested by the “VDE” institute with the 20°C This programme is used to wash the temperature option selected and it shirts made from cotton, synthetic and was certified in terms of its efficacy in synthetic blended fabrics altogether. eliminating bacteria and mould.
• Select the stain programme. CAUTION: Do not wash the items • Select the stain you want to clean apart from duvets such as carpets, by locating it in the groups above and rugs and etc. in the machine. selecting the related group with the Permanent damage occurs in the machine.
to drain the water without spinning An auxiliary function which is not your laundry. Programme resumes by compatible with the programme discharging the water and then it is cannot be selected. (See completed. „Programme and consumption table“) If you want to spin the laundry held in water, adjust the Spin Speed and press Some programmes have auxiliary functions that must be operated...
Functions/Programmes Selected • AntiCrease+ by Pressing the Function This function is selected when the 3rd Buttons for 3 Seconds auxiliary function is pressed and held for 3 seconds and the programme follow-up light for the relevant • Drum Cleaning step turns on. When the function is Press and hold the auxiliary function selected, the drum rotates for up to 8 button 1 for 3 seconds to select the...
Door lock Additional laundry may be loaded There is a locking system on the during the End Time countdown period. At the end of the countdown, loading door of the machine that End Time indicator turns off, prevents opening of the loading door washing cycle starts and the time in cases when the water level is of the selected programme appears...
Your machine is equipped with Adding and removing laundry • Press Start/Pause button a "Stand-by Mode". to pause the machine. The In case of not starting any programme programme follow-up light of the or waiting without making any other relevant step during which the operation while the machine is in the machine was switched into the selection step after it is turned on by...
Quick User Manual Cancelling the programme The programme is cancelled when the Preparing the machine machine is turned off and on again. • Check if the hoses are connected Press and hold On / Off button for 3 tightly. seconds. •...
Maintenance and cleaning Cleaning the loading door Service life of the product extends and frequently faced problems decrease if and the drum cleaned at regular intervals. For products with drum cleaning Cleaning the detergent drawer programme, please see Operating the product - Programmes.
Cleaning the water intake filters In addition, prior to transporting the machine (e.g., when moving to another There is a filter at the end of each house) and in case of freezing of the water intake valve at the rear of the water, water may have to be drained machine and also at the end of each completely.
If the product has an emergency draining hose, to discharge the water: • Pull the emergency draining hose out from its seat • Place a large container at the end of the hose. Drain the water into the container by pulling out the plug at the end of the hose.
Troubleshooting Program does not start after closing the door. *Press the Start / Pause / Cancel • Start / Pause / Cancel button was not pressed. >>> button. Reduce the • It may be difficult to close the loading door in case of excessive loading. >>> amount of laundry and make sure that the loading door is closed properly.
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Loading door cannot be opened. Drain the water by • Door lock is activated because of the water level in the machine. >>> running the Pump or Spin programme. Wait until the • Machine is heating up the water or it is at the spinning cycle. >>> programme completes.
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Washing performance is poor: Laundry turns grey. (**) Use the • Insufficient amount of detergent was used over a long period of time. >>> recommended amount of detergent appropriate for water hardness and the laundry. • Washing was made at low temperatures for a long time over a long period of time. >>> Select the proper temperature for the laundry to be washed.
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Laundry became stiff after washing. (**) Using insufficient amount of detergent for • Insufficient amount of detergent is used. >>> the water hardness can cause the laundry to become stiff in time. Use appropriate amount of detergent according to the water hardness. If detergent is put in the prewash •...
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Foam is overflowing from the detergent drawer. Mix 1 tablespoonful softener and ½ l water and pour into • Too much detergent is used. >>> the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer. • Put detergent into the machine suitable for the programmes and maximum loads indicated in the “Programme and consumption table”.
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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.
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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.
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You can register by first visiting grundig.co.uk/register and by following the online instructions. Grundig Free standing and Built-in appliances come with a 36 month parts and labour guarantee as standard, which can be extended to a 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...
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