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Washing Machine User Manual GWI38431 Document Number : 2820529810_EN/ 06-04-22.(9:56)
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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.
1 General safety instructions • While there is still water inside the product, never open the This section includes security loading door or remove the filter. instructions which may help prevent Otherwise, risk of flooding and the injuries and material damage risks. injury from hot water will occur.
1.3 Children’s safety CAUTION! • Do not forget to close the CAUTION! loading door when leaving the • This product can be used room where the product is by children at and above 8 located. years old and by persons •...
This product has been manufactured with high DANGER quality parts and materials which can be reused and are suitable for recycling. Do not dispose • Do not wash the product by of the waste product with normal domestic spraying or pouring water onto and other wastes at the end of its service life.
4 Technical specifications Supplier name or trademark GRUNDIG GWI38431 Model name 7178484900 Rated capacity (kg) Maximum spin speed (rpm) 1400 Built-in Height (cm) Width (cm) Depth (cm) Single Water inlet / Double Water inlet • / - • Available Electrical input (V/Hz)
4.1 Installation • Do not install the product in the environments where the temperature falls INFORMATION below 0 ºC. • Leaving a gap at the sides of the machine is • Your washing machine automatically suggested to reduce vibration and noise detects the amount of laundry placed •...
4.1.4 Connecting water supply INFORMATION • It is necessary to have 10 – 80 liters of water flowing from the fully open tap in one minute to have your machine run smoothly. Attach a pressure reducing valve if water pressure is higher. CAUTION! •...
• If the bubble inside the Water Level is on the 1 Loosen the lock nuts on the feet by hand. left, the pre-set right foot of the Washing 2 Adjust the feet until the product stands in a Machine must be adjusted. stable and balanced way.
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Should the mains lead of the appliance Transportation of the product become damaged or need replacing at any 1. Unplug the product before transporting it. time, it must be replaced by a special purpose 2. Remove water drain and water supply made mains lead which can only be obtained connections.
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4.2 Preparation 4.2.3 Tips for energy and water saving Following information will help you use the 4.2.1 Sorting the laundry product in an ecological and energy/water- • Sort laundry according to type of fabric, efficient manner. colour, and degree of soiling and allowable •...
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4.2.6 Using detergent and softener The detergent drawer compartments are indicated below: Choosing the detergent type 1) Left compartment with number “II” (Main Detergent type to be used depends on the wash compartment for powder detergent or washing programme, fabric type and color. powder bleach/stain remover) •...
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Starch Do not fill the detergent above the maximum filling level line; otherwise the excess amount of • Add liquid starch, powder starch or the detergent will reach the laundry without water dyestuff into the softener compartment as and may cause stains on the garments.In this instructed on the package.
4.2.7 Tips for efficient washing Clothes Delicates/ Light colours and whites Colours Dark colours Woolens/Silks (Recommended (Recommended (Recommended temperature (Recommended temperature temperature range temperature range range based on soiling level: range based on soiling level: based on soiling level: based on soiling level: 40-90ºC) cold-40ºC) cold-40ºC)
4.3 Operating the product 1 - Programme Selection Knob (Uppermost position On / Off) 4.3.1 Control panel 2 - Display 3 - End Time Adjustment Button 4 - Programme Follow-up Indicator 5 - Start/Pause Button 6 - Auxiliary Function Button 3 7 - Auxiliary Function Button 2 8 - Auxiliary Function Button 1 9 - Spin Speed Adjustment Button...
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• : Selectable * : Automatically selected, cannot be cancelled. ***: Eco 40-60 with 40 °C temperature selection is the test programme in accordance with EN 60456:2016/A11:2020 and energy label with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2014 - : See the programme description for maximum load. INFORMATION •...
4.3.5 Main programmes • Anti-Allergy Depending on the type of fabric, use the Use this programme for laundry that requires following main programmes. an intense, long, anti-allergic and hygienic washing cycle at high temperature. A high • Cotton level of hygiene is ensured thanks to the long You can wash your durable cotton laundry heating and additional rinsing step.
• When the quick function is not selected: You can use this programme to wash cottons and Butter Food synthetics together without the need to sort them. Grass Mayonnaise Salad Dressing Coke Make-up Shirts • Sweat Machine Oil Use this programme to wash shirts made of Collar Soil Baby food cotton, synthetic and synthetic blended fabrics...
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4.3.8 Temperature selection 4.3.10 Auxiliary function selection Whenever a new programme is selected, the Select the desired auxiliary functions before recommended temperature for the selected starting the programme. You can also select programme appears on the temperature indicator. or cancel auxiliary functions suitable for the running programme without pressing the Start/ To decrease the temperature, press the Pause button while the machine is operating.
4.3.10.2 Functions/Programmes To enable Child Lock: Selected by Pressing the Function Press and hold the Auxiliary Function button 2 for 3 seconds. While you’re holding the button Buttons for 3 Seconds pressed for 3 seconds, C03, C02 and C01 • Drum Clean will be displayed respectively.Then, “Con”...
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4.3.11 End Time Adjustment 2. Then, select the programme you want to run again. The End Time Adjustment function allows you to set the end time of the programme up to 19 hours. 3. Press Start/Pause button to start the programme. You can increase this time by 1-hour intervals.
4.3.14 Loading door lock • Turn off and unplug the appliance. There is a locking system on the loading door of • Open the loading door by pulling the loading the machine that prevents opening of the loading door emergency handle downwards. door in cases when the water level is unsuitable.
4.3.16 Cancelling the programme 4.3.18 Your machine has the To cancel the programme, turn the Programme "Pause Mode" function. Selection knob to select another programme. After using the On/Off button to switch on the Previous programme will be cancelled. End/ machine, if you do not start any programme in Cancel light will flash continuously to notify that the selection step or do not perform anything...
4.4 Maintenance and cleaning After every washing make sure that no foreign Service life of the product extends and substance is left in the frequently faced problems decrease if cleaned drum. at regular intervals. 4.4.1 Cleaning the detergent drawer If the holes on the bellow shown in the figure is Remove any powder residue buildup in the blocked, open the holes using a toothpick.
2. Remove the nuts of the water intake hoses 2. Some of our products have emergency to access the filters on the water intake draining hose and some does not have. valves. Clean them with an appropriate Follow the steps below to discharge the brush.
5 Troubleshooting Loading door cannot be opened. • Loading door lock is activated because of the water level in Programmes do not start after the loading door is the product. >>>Drain the water by running the Pump or closed. Spin programme. •...
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Washing performance is poor: Laundry turns gray. (**) Washing machine does not rinse well. • Insufficient amount of detergent has been used over a long • The amount, brand and storage conditions of the detergent period of time. >>>Use the recommended amount of used are inappropriate.
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Too much foam forms inside the product. (**) • Improper detergents for the washing machine is used. >>>Use detergents appropriate for the washing machine. • Excessive amount of detergent is used. >>>Use only sufficient amount of detergent. • Detergent was stored under improper conditions. >>>Store detergent in a closed and dry location.
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Therefore, please be advised that repairs by professional repairers (who are not authorized by Grundig) shall void the guarantee. Self-Repair Self-repair can be done by the end-user with regard to the following spare parts: door, door...
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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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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.
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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 •...