WASHING MACHINE USER’S MANUAL GWN 37631 EN AUS GUTEM GRUND www.grundig.com Document Number 2820524831_EN/25-09-15.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS EN Important instructions for safety and environment 4 General safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Electrical safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Product safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Children's safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Compliance with the WEEE Directive . . 7 Package information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Your washing machine 9 Overview . .
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.
• • • • • • • "Cancelling the programme" section. Connect the product to a grounded outlet protected by a 16 A fuse. Have the grounding installation made by a qualified electrician. 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. Connect the product to a grounded outlet protected by a 13 A fuse. Have the grounding installation made by a qualified electrician.
• • • • • • • loading door will be ready to open just a few minutes after the washing cycle comes to an end. In case of forcing the loading door to open, the door and the lock mechanism may get damaged. Use detergents, softeners and supplements suitable for automatic washing machines only. Follow the instructions on the textile tags and on the detergent package. Place the product on a rigid, flat and level surface. Do not place it on a long-pile rug or similar surfaces.
• • tervening with the product. Do not forget to close the loading door when leaving the room where the product is located. Store all detergents and additives in a safe place away from the reach of the children by closing the cover of the detergent container or sealing the detergent package. EN While washing the laundry at high temperatures, the loading door glass becomes hot. Therefore, keep children away from the loading door of the machine while the washing operation is in progress.
Package information • 8 Packaging materials of the product are manufactured from recyclable materials in accordance with our National Environment Regulations. Do not dispose of the packaging materials together with the domestic or other wastes. Take them to the packaging material collection points designated by the local authorities.
Your washing machine EN Overview 8 1 2 3 7 6 4 5 1- Power cable 2- Top panel 3- Control panel 4- Filter cap 5- Adjustable feet 6- Loading door 7- Detergent drawer 8- Drain hose 9
Package Contents 3 4 2 1 a b 6 c 8 7 5 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*** 8- Plastic plug group * Number of transportation safety bolts may change depending on the model of your machine.
Technical specifications EN Complying Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1061/2010 Supplier name or trademark GRUNDIG Model name GWN 37631 Rated capacity (kg) 7 Energy efficiency class / Scale from A+++ (Highest Efficiency) to D (Lowest Efficiency) Annual Energy Consumption (kWh) (1) A+++ 173 Energy consumption of the standard 60°C cotton programme at full load (kWh) 0.950 Energy consumption of the standard 60°C cotton programme at partial load (kWh) 0.
Installation Refer to the nearest Authorised Service Agent for installation of the product. To make the product ready for use, review the information in the user manual and make sure that the electricity, tap water supply and water drainage systems are appropriate before calling the Authorized Service Agent. If they are not, call a qualified technician and plumber to have any necessary arrangements carried out. C B A C Tilt the machine backwards to remove the packaging reinforcement.
• Remove transportation safety bolts by turning them gently. • Connect the special hoses supplied with the product to the water inlets on the product. Red hose (left) (max. 90 ºC) is for hot water inlet, blue hose (right) (max. 25 ºC) is for cold water inlet. EN • Attach the plastic covers supplied in the User Manual bag into the holes on the rear panel. (P) C Keep the transportation safety bolts in a safe place to reuse when the washing machine needs to be moved again in the future.
Connecting to the drain • The end of the drain hose must be directly connected to the wastewater drain or to the washbasin. A warning: Your house will be flooded if the hose comes out of its housing during water discharge. Moreover, there is risk of scalding due to high washing temperatures! To prevent such situations and to ensure smooth water intake and discharge of the machine, fix the end of the discharge hose tightly so that it cannot come out.
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 will arise when the product is used without grounding in accordance with the local regulations. EN • Connection must comply with national regulations. • Power cable plug must be within easy reach after installation. • If the current value of the fuse or breaker in the house is less than 16 Amps, have a qualified electrician install a 16 Amp fuse.
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.
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. • Operate the product in the Remove the metal pieces or wash highest capacity allowed by the clothes by putting them in a the programme you have laundry bag or pillow case.
Correct load capacity The maximum load capacity depends on the type of laundry, the degree of soiling and the washing programme desired. The machine automatically adjusts the amount of water according to the weight of the loaded laundry. A information in the “Programme and consumption table”. When overloaded, machine's washing performance will drop. Moreover, noise and vibration problems may occur.
do not forget to place the liquid detergent cup into the main wash compartment (compartment nr. "2"). • If the liquid detergent has lost its fluidity, dilute it with water before putting in the detergent cup. EN Choosing the detergent type The type of detergent to be used depends on the type and colour of the fabric. • Use different detergents for coloured and white laundry. • Wash your delicate clothes only with special detergents (liquid detergent, wool shampoo, etc.
Using starch • Add liquid starch, powder starch or the fabric dye into the softener compartment. • Do not use softener and starch together in a washing cycle. • Wipe the inside of the machine with a damp and clean cloth after using starch. Tips for efficient washing Clothes Light colours and whites • Select a programme with prewash and add the bleaching agent at the beginning of the prewash. Do not put detergent in the prewash compartment.
Clothes Colours Normally Soiled Lightly Soiled Soiling Level Heavily Soiled Normally Soiled Lightly Soiled EN (Recommended temperature range based on soiling level: cold -40 °C) Liquid detergents suitable for colours and dark colours can be used at dosages recommended for heavily soiled clothes. Liquid detergents suitable for colours and dark colours can be used at dosages recommended for normally soiled clothes.
Operation Control panel 1 2 3 4 5 12 11 10 1 - Programme Selection display 2 - Cover lock LED indicator 3 - Child Lock LED indicator 4 - Display 5 - Program Follow-up indicator 6 - Start / Pause button Preparing the machine •* Check that the hoses are connected tightly. •* Plug in your machine. •* Turn the tap on completely. •* Place the laundry in the machine. •* Add detergent and fabric softener.
compared to the Cottons programme. For curtains and tulle, use the Synthetics 40˚C programme with prewash and anti-creasing functions selected. As their meshed texture causes excessive foaming, wash the veils/tulle by putting little amount of detergent into the main wash compartment. Do not put detergent in the prewash compartment. • WoolProtect (Woollens) Use to wash your woolen laundry. Select the appropriate temperature complying with the care labels of your clothes.
• Selbstreinigung (Self Clean) Use regularly (once in every 1-2 months) to clean the drum and provide the required hygiene. Apply this procedure without any laundry in the product. To obtain better results, put powder limescale remover for washing machines into the detergent compartment “2”. When the programme is over, leave the loading door ajar so that the inside of the machine gets dry. C This is a maintenance programme, not a washing programme.
Programme and consumption table EN EN Auxiliary functions Max. Speed*** 7 44,5 0.95 1600 Cold-60 60** 3.5 38 0.64 1600 Cold-60 Buntwäsche Eco Night mode Energy Consumption (kWh) 60** Buntwäsche Eco Rinse Plus Water Consumption (l) Buntwäsche Eco Programme (°C) Prewash Max. Load (kg) 2 Selectable temperature range °C 40** 3.5 37 0.63 1600 Koch-/Buntwäsche 90 7 70 2.20 1600 • • • Cold-60 Cold-90 Koch-/Buntwäsche 60 7 70 1.
C The auxiliary functions in the table may vary according to the model of your machine. Water and power consumption may vary from the above table 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. “Selectability of auxiliary functions might be changed by the manufacturer. New selectabilities might be added or existing ones might be removed.
C Indicator lights of the auxiliary functions that are not allowed to be selected with the current programme will flash and an audio warning is given. Spin steps are cancelled for a silent washing and the cycle ends with the Rinse Hold step. After completion of the programme, run Spin cycle to spin the laundry.
on. Cancelling the End Time function If you want to cancel the End Time countdown and start the programme immediately: •* Set the End Time from zero (delete all end time displays) or hold down the On/Off button for 3 seconds. The End Time is cancelled when the machine is turned off and on again. •* Then, select the programme you want to run again. •* Start the programme with the Start/Pause button. Starting the programme •* Start the programme with the Start/Pause button.
in the programme selection display on Your machine is equipped the panel. When this warning appears, with a "Standby Mode" the 1st Auxilliary Function button can In case of not starting any programme be released. or waiting without making any other operation while the machine is in the To deactivate the Child Lock: selection step after it is turned on by * Keep the auxiliary function button On/Off button or if no other operation pressed for 3 seconds.
Quick User Guide Preparing the machine Cancelling the programme • Check if the hoses are connected The programme is cancelled when the tightly. machine is turned off and on again. • Plug in your machine. Press and hold On / Off button for 3 • Turn the tap on completely. seconds. • Place the laundry in the machine. Child Lock • Add detergent and fabric softener.
Maintenance and cleaning Service life of the product extends and Cleaning the loading door frequently faced problems decrease if and the drum cleaned at regular intervals. For products with drum cleaning programme, please see Operating the Cleaning the detergent drawer product - Programmes.
C A Foreign metal substances will cause rust stains in the drum. Clean the stains on the drum surface by using cleaning agents for stainless steel. Never use steel wool or wire wool. WARNING: Never use sponge or scrub materials. These will damage the painted, chrome plated and plastic surfaces. Cleaning the body and control panel Wipe the body of the machine with soapy water or non-corrosive mild gel detergents as necessary, and dry with a soft cloth.
• Open the filter cap. If the product has an • If the filter cap is composed of emergency draining hose, two pieces, press the tab on the to discharge the water: filter cap downwards and pull the piece out towards yourself. If the filter cap is one piece, pull the cap from both sides at the top to open. C You can remove the filter cover by slightly pushing downwards with a thin plastic tipped tool, through the gap above the filter cover. Do not use metal tipped tools to remove the cover.
Troubleshooting Program does not start after closing the door. • Start / Pause / Cancel button was not pressed. >>> *Press the Start / Pause / Cancel button. Programme cannot be started or selected. • Washing machine has switched to self protection mode due to a supply problem (line voltage, water pressure, etc.). >>> Press and hold On / Off button for 3 seconds to reset the machine to factory settings. ( "Cancelling the programme") Water in the machine.
Loading door cannot be opened. • Door lock is activated because of the water level in the machine. >>> Drain the water by EN running the Pump or Spin programme. • Machine is heating up the water or it is at the spinning cycle. >>> Wait until the programme completes. • Child lock is engaged. Door lock will be deactivated a couple of minutes after the programme has come to an end. >>> Wait for a couple of minutes for deactivation of the door lock. Washing takes longer than the specified in the manual.
Washing performance is poor: Laundry turns grey. (**) • Insufficient amount of detergent was used over a long period of time. >>> Use the 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. • Insufficient amount of detergent is used with hard waters.
Laundry became stiff after washing. (**) • Insufficient amount of detergent is used. >>> Using insufficient amount of detergent for EN the water hardness can cause the laundry to become stiff in time. Use appropriate amount of detergent according to the water hardness. • Detergent is put in the wrong compartment. >>> If detergent is put in the prewash compartment although prewash cycle is not selected, machine can take this detergent during rinsing or softener step.
Laundry remains wet at the end of the programme. (*) • Excessive foam might have occurred and automatic foam absorption system might have been activated due to too much detergent usage. >>> Use recommended amount of detergent. * ** 38 Machine does not switch to spinning step when the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum to prevent any damage to the machine and to its surrounding environment. Laundry should be rearranged and re-spun. Regular drum cleaning might not be applied.
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