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Please read this user manual first! Dear Customer, Thank you for selecting a Grundig product. We hope that you get the best results from your product which has been manufactured with high quality and state-of-the-art technology. Therefore, please read this entire user manual and all other accompanying documents carefully before using the product.
General safety instructions This section contains safety instructions that will help protect from risk of personal injury or property damage. Our company shall not be liable for any damages that may arise in case of failure to follow these instructions. Always have the installation and repairing procedures carried out by the Authorized Service Agent.
Do not forget to close the loading door when leaving the room where the product is located. Children and pets may get locked inside and drown. Children should not perform cleaning and user maintenance works without an adult’s supervision. Keep packaging materials away from children. Danger of injury and drowning.
Carry the product in an upright position. Make sure that the hoses as well as the power cable are not folded, pinched or crushed after the product is fitted into its place after installation or cleaning procedures. 1.5 Installation Safety Check the information on the manual and installation instructions to prepare the product for installation and make sure the electrical mains, clean water mains and water outlet are suitable.
Fit the end of the water discharge hose to the dirty water discharge drain, the sink or the bathtub. Place the power cable and houses in locations without risk of tripping. Do not install the product behind a door, a sliding door or at another location that will prevent the door from opening completely.
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Do not place your hands into the rotating drum. Wait until the drum no longer rotates. Do not place your hand or a metal object under the washing machine. If washing laundry at high temperatures, the discharged washing water could burn your skin if in contact with it. When the discharge hose is connected to the tap.
Important instructions for environment 2.1 Compliance with WEEE Directive This product complies with EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU). This product bears a classification symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This product has been manufactured with high quality parts and materials which can be reused and are suitable for recycling.
Technical specifications Supplier name or trademark GRUNDIG GW7P89418W Model name 7178543600 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 Please read the “Safety Instructions” section first! • Apply to the nearest authorized service agent for the installation of your product. • Preparation of the location and electrical, tap water and waste water installations at the place of installation is under customer's responsibility.
Insert the cap by pushing it with your finger. 4.1.3 Removing transportation safety bolts Loosen all transportation safety bolts with an appropriate wrench until they turn freely. Stretch the internal component by pressing on the holding areas and pull the component out. Attach the plastic covers supplied in the User Manual bag into the holes on the rear panel.
4.1.5 Connecting the drain hose to the drain • Attach the end of the drain hose directly to waste water drain, washbasin or bathtub. Your house will be flooded if the drain hose is dislocated during water draining. There is also a risk of burning due to the high washing temperatures! In order to prevent such situations and make sure that the product performs water intake and drain processes without any problem, fix the drain hose securely.
4.1.7 Electrical connection Connect the product to a grounded outlet protected by a 16 A fuse. Our company shall not be liable for any damages that may arise when the product is used without grounding in accordance with the local regulations. •...
4.2 Preparation Please read the “Safety Instructions” section first! 4.2.1 Sorting the laundry • Sort laundry according to type of fabric, colour, and degree of soiling and allowable water temperature. • Always observe the instructions given on the garment care labels. 4.2.2 Preparing laundry for washing •...
4.2.6 Using detergent and softener Read the manufacturer instructions on the package while using detergents, softeners, starch, bleach and decolourants, anti- WARNING limescale and follow the dosage information provided. Use a measuring cup, if any. The detergent drawer comprises of three compartments: –...
Using liquid detergents If the product has a liquid detergent apparatus • Press and rotate the apparatus at where it is shown when you want to use liquid detergents. The part falling below will serve as a barrier for liquid detergent. •...
4.2.7 Tips for efficient washing Clothes Light Colours and Black/Dark Delicates/ Colours Whites Colours Woollens/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: 40-90 oC) cold -40°C) cold -40°C)
The auxiliary functions in the table may vary according to the model of your machine. Water and power consumption may vary subject to the changes in water pressure, water hardness and temperature, ambient temperature, type and amount of laundry, selection of auxiliary functions and spin speed, and changes in electric voltage. You can see the washing duration on the display of your machine while selecting a programme.
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4.3.5 Programmes WaterCareTechnologie This technology replaces some of the intensive drum movements during the washing process with the power of water. It provides faster washing that is also gentler to your laundry, without compromising the washing performance. A mix of water and detergent is sprayed from the top of the drum when the drum is stationary. The point in the cycle when this happens is optimised for each programme and will occur at different times on different programmes.
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Besides, use this programme to wash your coats, vest, jackets etc. containing feathers with a "machine- washable" label on them. Do not load more than 1 double fibre duvet (200 x 200 cm). Do not wash your duvets, pillows and etc. that contain cotton in the machine. WARNING: Do not use the washing machine to wash materials such as carpets, rugs etc.
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• Anti Manchas (StainExpert) The machine has a special stain programme which enables the removal of different types of stains in the most effective way. Use this programme only for durable colourfast cotton laundry. Do not wash delicate and pigmenting clothes and laundry in this programme.
4.3.6 Temperature selection Whenever a new programme is selected, the recommended temperature for the programme appears on the temperature indicator. It is possible that the recommended temperature value is not the maximum temperature that can be selected for the current programme. Press the Temperature Adjustment button to change the temperature.
Rinse hold If you are not going to unload your clothes immediately after the programme completes, you can use rinse hold function to keep your laundry in the final rinsing water in order to prevent them from getting wrinkled when there is no water in the machine. Press Start / Pause button after this process if you want to drain the water without spinning your laundry.
• Remote Control You can use this auxiliary function key to connect your product to smart devices. For detailed information, see 4.3.15 HomeWhiz Feature and Remote Control Function. • Customized Programme This auxiliary function can only be used for Cotton and Synthetics programmes together with the HomeWhiz application.
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To activate the Child Lock: Press and hold Auxiliary Function button 3 for 3 seconds. After the countdown as “3-2-1" on the display is over, child lock symbol appears on the display. When this warning is displayed, you can release the Auxiliary Function button 3.
4 Press Start / Pause button. Time countdown starts. “:” sign in the middle of the end time on the display starts flashing. Additional laundry can be added into the machine during the End Time countdown. At the end of the countdown, End Time indicator turns off, washing cycle starts and the time of the selected programme appears on the display.
• Pull down the loading door emergency handle with a tool and release. Then open the loading door. • Repeat the previous step if the loading door does not open. 4.3.12 Changing the selections after programme has started Adding laundry after the programme has started If the water level in the machine is suitable when you press Start/Pause button, the door lock will be deactivated and the door will open, allowing you to add garments.
4.3.13 Cancelling the programme The programme is cancelled when programme selection knob is turned to a different programme or machine is turned off and on again using the programme selection knob. If you turn the programme selection knob when the Child Lock is enabled, the programme will not be cancelled. You should cancel the Child Lock first.
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On the screen you see on the app, select the washing machine and press next. • • Proceed reading the on-screen instructions until HomeWhiz asks you about the product you wish to connect to your smart device. • Return to the HomeWhiz application and wait until the setup is complete. When setup is complete, give your washing machine a name.
You can check the bluetooth symbol on the display to track your connection status. If the symbol is continuously on, you have bluetooth connection. If the symbol is flashing, the product is trying to connect. If the symbol is off, you have no connection. WARNING: When the bluetooth connection is on in your product, Remote Control function will be selectable.
4.4 Maintenance and cleaning Please read the "Safety Instructions" section first! Service life of product extends and frequently experienced problems will be reduced if it is cleaned at regular intervals. 4.4.1 Cleaning the detergent drawer Clean the detergent drawer at regular intervals (once every 4 to 5 wash) as mentioned below to prevent accumulation of powder detergent.
Close the taps. Remove the nuts of the water intake hoses to access the filters on the water intake valves and clean them with an appropriate brush. If the filters are too dirty, remove them from their places with a pliers and clean in this way.
Troubleshooting Please read the “Safety Instructions” section first! Problem Cause Solution Programmes do not start after the Start / Pause / Cancel button is not pressed. • Press Start / Pause / Cancel button. loading door is closed. It may be difficult to close the loading door in case of •...
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Problem Cause Solution Washing takes longer than Water pressure is low. • Product waits until taking in adequate amount specified in the user manual.(*) of water to prevent poor washing quality due to the decreased amount of water. Therefore, the washing time extends.
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Problem Cause Solution Washing performance is poor: Insufficient amount of detergent is used. • Use the recommended amount of detergent Stains persist or the laundry is not appropriate for water hardness and the laundry. whitened. (**) Excessive laundry is loaded in. •...
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Problem Cause Solution Detergent residue in the detergent Detergent was put in wet drawer. • Dry the detergent drawer before putting in drawer. (**) detergent. Detergent has gotten damp. • Keep detergents closed in an environment free of humidity and do not expose them to excessive temperatures.
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However, only the service agent (i.e. authorized professional repairers) that you can reach through the phone number given in the user manual/warranty card or through your authorized dealer may provide service under the guarantee terms. 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 hinge and seals, other seals, door locking support.grundig.com...
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