WASHING MACHINE USER‘S MANUAL GWN 59450 CW EN Document Number 2820523630/12-12-13.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Important instructions for safety and environment 4 1.1 General safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.1.1 Electrical safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.1.2 Product safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1.2 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1.3 Children's safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1.4 Compliance with the WEEE Directive . . . 8 1.5 Package information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 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. 1.
Important instructions for safety and environment 1.1.1 Electrical safety • If the product has a failure, it should not be operated unless it is repaired by the Authorised Service Agent. There is the risk of electric shock! • This product is designed to resume operating in the event of powering on after a power interruption. If you wish to cancel the programme, see "Cancelling the programme" section. • Connect the product to a grounded outlet protected by a 13 A fuse.
Important instructions for safety and environment 1.1.2 Product safety • The water supply and draining hoses must be securely fastened and remain undamaged. Otherwise, there is the risk of water leakage. • Never open the loading door or remove the filter while there is still water in the drum. Otherwise, risk of flooding and injury from hot water will occur. • Do not force open the locked loading door. The loading door will be ready to open just a few minutes after the washing cycle comes to an end.
Important instructions for safety and environment 1.2 Intended use • This product has been designed for domestic use. It is not suitable for commercial use and it must not be used for anything other than its intended use. • Use the product only for washing and rinsing of textile products that are marked accordingly. • The manufacturer waives any responsibility arisen from incorrect usage or transportation. 1.3 Children's safety • Packaging materials are dangerous to children.
Important instructions for safety and environment 1.4 Compliance with the 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. Do not dispose of the waste product with normal domestic and other wastes at the end of its service life.
2 Your washing machine 2.
Your washing machine 2.2 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.
Your washing machine 2.3 Technical specifications Models (EN) GWN59450CW Maximum dry laundry capacity (kg) 9 Height (cm) 84 Width (cm) 60 Depth (cm) 61 Net weight (±4 kg.) 77 Electrical input (V/Hz) 230 V / 50Hz Total current (A) 10 Total power (W) 2200 Spin speed (rpm/ min., max.) 1400 Stand-by mode power (W) 0.80 Off-mode power (W) 0.
3 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 Authorised Service Agent. If they are not, call a qualified technician and plumber to have any necessary arrangements carried out. C B A C 3.
Installation 3.3 Removing the transportation locks A A WARNING: Do not remove the transportation locks before taking out the packaging reinforcement. 3.4 Connecting water supply C WARNING: Remove the transportation safety bolts before operating the washing machine! Otherwise, the product will be damaged. 1. Loosen all the bolts with a suitable spanner until they rotate freely (C). C A 2. Remove transportation safety bolts by turning them gently. 3.
Installation 2. Tighten all hose nuts by hand. Never use a tool when tightening the nuts. 3. Open the taps completely after making the hose connection to check for water leaks at the connection points. If any leaks occur, turn off the tap and remove the nut. Retighten the nut carefully after checking the seal. To prevent water leakages and damages caused by them, keep the taps closed when the machine is not in use. 3.
Installation 3.6 Adjusting the feet A WARNING: In order to ensure that the product operates more silently and vibration-free, it must stand level and balanced on its feet. Balance the machine by adjusting the feet. Otherwise, the product may move from its place and cause crushing and vibration problems. 1. Loosen the lock nuts on the feet by hand. 2. Adjust the feet until the product stands level and balanced. 3. Tighten all lock nuts again by hand.
Installation The moulded plug on this appliance incorporates a 13A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced an ASTA approved BS1362 fuse of the same rating must be used. Do not forget to refit the fuse cover. In the event of losing the fuse cover, the plug must not be used until a replacement fuse cover has been fitted. Colour of the replacement fuse cover must be the same colour as that visible on the pin face of the plug. Fuse covers are available from any good electrical store.
4 Preparation 4.1 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.
Preparation 4.2 Preparing laundry for washing • Laundry items with metal attachments such as, underwired bras, belt buckles or metal buttons will damage the machine. Remove the metal pieces or wash the clothes by putting them in a laundry bag or pillow case. • Take out all items in the pockets such as coins, pens and paper clips, and turn pockets inside out and brush. Such objects may damage the product or cause noise problem.
Preparation 4.4 Initial use Before starting to use the product, make sure that all preparations are completed in accordance with the instructions in sections "Important safety and environment instructions" and "Installation". To prepare the product for washing laundry, perform first operation in Drum Cleaning programme. If your machine is not featured with this programme, apply the method described in 7.2. C C Use an anti-limescale suitable for the washing machines.
Preparation 4.7 Using detergent and softener C When using detergent, softener, starch, fabric dye, bleach or limescale remover, read the manufacturer's instructions on the package carefully and follow the suggested dosage values. Use measuring cup if available. Detergent Drawer The detergent drawer is composed of three compartments: – (1) for prewash – (2) for main wash – (3) for softener – (*) in addition, there is siphon piece in the softener compartment.
Preparation Using liquid detergents If the product contains a liquid detergent cup: • Place the liquid detergent cup in compartment nr. "2". • If the liquid detergent has lost its fluidity, dilute it with water before putting in the detergent cup. If the product does not contain a liquid detergent cup: • Do not use liquid detergent for the prewash in a programme with prewash. • Liquid detergent stains your clothes when used with Delayed Start function.
Preparation Using bleaches • Select a programme with prewash and add the bleaching agent at the beginning of the prewash. Do not put detergent in the prewash compartment. As an alternative application, select a programme with extra rinse and add the bleaching agent while the machine is taking water from the detergent compartment during first rinsing step. • Do not use bleaching agent and detergent by mixing them. • Use just a little amount (approx.
Preparation 4.8 Tips for efficient washing Clothes Light colours and whites Colours Dark colours Delicates/ Woollen/Silks (Recommended temperature range based on soiling level: cold -40 oC) (Recommended temperature range based on soiling level: cold -40 oC) (Recommended temperature range based on soiling level: cold -30 oC) Powder and liquid detergents recommended for colours can be used at dosages recommended for heavily soiled clothes.
5 Operating the product 5.1 Control panel 1 2 10 9 1 - Programme Selection display 2 - Display 3 - Start / Pause button 4 - End Time Adjustment button 5 - Auxiliary Function buttons 6 - Soiling Level Adjustment button 8 7 6 a b c 5 4 3 7 - Spin Speed Adjustment button 8 - Temperature Adjustment button 9 - Programme Selection knob 10 - On / Off button 5.
Operating the product 5.3 Preparing the machine 1 2 3 4 5 Check if 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. 5.4 Programme selection 1 Select the programme suitable for the type, quantity and soiling level of the laundry in accordance with the "Programme and consumption table" and the temperature table below. 90˚C Heavily soiled white cottons and linens.
Operating the product • WoolProtect Use this programme to wash your woollen clothes. Select the appropriate temperature complying with the tags of your clothes. Use appropriate detergents for woollens. “The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by The Woolmark Company for the washing of machine washable wool products provided that the products are washed according to the instructions on the garment label and those issued by the manufacturer of this washing machine. M0000.
Operating the product Suitable clothes and the appropriate Automatic programme settings for washing them are shown in the table below. Selectable Max. Type of laundry Laundry content temperature laundry levels amount Home textiles (duvet cover, bed sheet, pillowcase, coverlet, towel, bathrobe, table cloth, hand cloth, napkin, couch cover, beach towel, etc.). Underwear (undershirts, panties/slips, boxers, etc.
Operating the product 5.6 Additional programmes For special cases, additional programmes are available in the machine. • Cotton Eco (Cotton Economic) Use this programme to wash your normally soiled, durable cotton and linen laundry. Although it washes longer than all other programmes, it provides high energy and water savings. Actual water temperature may be different from the stated wash temperature. When you load the machine with less laundry (e.g.
Operating the product • Steam Refresh Use this programme to remove the odour on the laundry that are worn only once and do not contain any stains or dirt. You can also use this programme to moisten the crumpled shirts and reduce creases. • MachineCare Use this programme regularly (once in every 1-2 months) to clean the drum and provide the required hygiene. Run the programme without any laundry in the machine.
Operating the product 5.9 Selecting the spin speed Whenever a new programme is selected, the recommended spin speed of the selected programme is displayed on the Spin Speed indicator. C It is possible that the recommended spin speed value is not the maximum spin speed that can be selected for the current programme. If you want to spin your laundry after the Rinse Hold function: - Adjust the Spin Speed. - Press Start / Pause button. The programme resumes.
Operating the product Single line means "lightly soiled", double lines "moderately soiled", and three lines "heavily soiled". C If the user attempts to select a soiling level, which is not suitable for the selected programme, "Unadjustable" appears on the display. • StainCare There is a special stain programme in your machine that ensures removal of different types of stains properly. Wash your colourfast cotton clothes with this programme; never wash gentle and colour-bleeding garments and clothes.
Operating the product Order of displaying stains (from left to right) is as below: Sweat Collar soil Tea Coffee Food Stain Salad dressing Fruit juice Ketchup Mayonnaise Make-up Blood Red wine Chocolate Pudding Mud Grass Baby formula Egg Machine oil Coke Butter Jam Curry Coal • Select the automatic stain programme. • Select the stain type you wish to remove. • Ensure that the garment tag is read carefully and appropriate temperature and speed are selected.
Operating the product Baby Formula: By using an enzyme stain remover, apply soaking or pre-treatment on the stained garment for at least 30 min. Then, perform a normal washing. Colour-Bleeding onto Whites: Wash the garment by using an appropriate bleaching agent. Chocolate: By using an enzyme stain remover, apply soaking or pre-treatment in lukewarm water on the stained garment. Wash the garment by using an appropriate bleaching agent.
Operating the product Chewing Gum, Adhesive Tape, Glue, Gum: After scraping the excessive stain, apply ice on it and spread the stained area facedown onto paper towel. Apply little amount of stain remover, liquid detergent or pasty powder detergent on the stained area. Collar and Cuff Soil: Apply pre-treatment on the stained area by rubbing with stain remover or soap. Alternatively, brush the stained area with hair or body shampoo by using an old toothbrush and then wash normally.
Operating the product 5.11 Programme and consumption table EN Auxiliary functions Max. Load (kg) Water Consumption (l) Energy Consumption (kWh) Max. Speed*** Prewash Extra Rinse Easy Ironing Rinse Hold Silent Mode 2 MultiSense 40 9 **** **** 1600 • • • • • Cotton Eco 60** 9 52 0.85 1600 Cold-60 Cotton Eco 60** 4.5 45 0.70 1600 Cold-60 Cotton Eco 40** 4.5 45 0.68 1600 Cold-60 Cotton 90 9 75 2.03 1600 Cotton 60 9 75 1.70 1600 Cotton 40 9 75 1.
Operating the product C C C ** “Cotton eco 40°C and Cotton eco 60°C are standard programmes.” These programmes are known as '40°C cotton standard programme' and '60°C cotton standard programme' and shown symbols. on the panel with The auxiliary functions in the table may vary according to the model of your machine.
Operating the product 5.12 Auxiliary function selection Select the desired auxiliary functions before starting the programme. Whenever a programme is selected, frames of the auxiliary function symbols that can be selected together with it illuminate. And when you select an auxiliary function, the interior area of the auxiliary function symbol also starts to illuminate and the name of the selected function appears on display for "3" seconds.
Operating the product laundry. Programme will resume and complete after draining the water. If you want to spin the laundry held in water, adjust the Spin Speed and press Start / Pause / Cancel button. The programme resumes. Water is drained, laundry is spun and the programme is completed. • Silent Mode If you are running the programme at night on special tariffs you may use the silent mode. Spin steps are cancelled for a silent washing and the cycle ends with the Rinse Hold step.
Operating the product If you want to cancel End Time function, press End Time button until the End Time indicator turns off or press On / Off button to turn off and on the machine. C Do not use liquid detergents when you activate End Time function! There is the risk of staining of the clothes. 1 Open the loading door, place the laundry and put detergent, etc. 2 Select the washing programme, temperature, spin speed and, if required, the auxiliary functions.
Operating the product 5.16 Loading door lock There is a locking system on the loading door of the machine that prevents opening of the door in cases when the water level is unsuitable. "Door Locked" appears on the display when the loading door is locked. Meanwhile, the Door Lock indicator appears. Door locked 5.
Operating the product To activate the Child Lock: Press and hold 1st Auxiliary Function button for 3 seconds. After the countdown as "Child Lock: 3ıı-2ıı-1ıı ” on the display is over, "Child Lock Enabled" appears on the display. You can release the 1st Auxiliary Function button when this warning is displayed. 5.19 Cancelling the programme The programme is cancelled when the machine is turned off and on again. Press and hold On / Off button for 3 seconds.
Operating the product 5.20 End of programme “Laundry can be taken out” appears on the display when the programme is completed. If you do not press any button for 10 minutes, the machine will switch to pause mode. Display and all indicators are turned off. If you press any button or turn the Programme Selection knob when the machine is in pause mode, programme steps that are completed will appear on the display. menu. Enter "Language Selection" menu by pressing 1st and 3rd auxiliary function buttons. 5.
Operating the product Changing the Information line brightness 1 Press and hold the Soiling Level Adjustment button for 3 seconds to enter the Settings menu. Enter "Brightness" menu by pressing 1st and 3rd auxiliary function buttons. Volume: Low 2 Press the 2nd auxiliary function button until the desired brightness option appears on the display in Brightness menu. Brightness: 3 2 Volume level selection can be either High or Low. Menu will be opened in the level set previously.
Operating the product Restoring the factory settings When the factory settings are restored: • Display language will return to the first language you selected when you have operated your machine for the first time: • Brightness is set to maximum level, • Volume level is set to "High", 1 Press and hold the Soiling Level Adjustment button for 3 seconds to enter the Settings menu. 1. Open the "Factory Settings" menu by pressing 1st and 3rd auxiliary function buttons.
6 Quick User Guide 6.1 Preparing the machine 1 2 3 4 5 Check if 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. 6.2 Programme selection 1 Select the programme suitable for the type, quantity and soiling level of the laundry in accordance with the "Programme and consumption table" and the temperature table below. 90˚C Heavily soiled white cottons and linens.
Quick User Guide 6.5 End of programme “Laundry can be taken out” appears on the display when the programme is completed. If you do not press any button for 10 minutes, the machine will switch to pause mode. Display and all indicators are turned off. If you press any button or turn the Programme Selection knob when the machine is in pause mode, programme steps that are completed will appear on the display. 6.6 Cancelling the programme The programme is cancelled when the machine is turned off and on again.
7 Maintenance and cleaning Service life of the product extends and frequently faced problems decrease if cleaned at regular intervals. 7.1 Cleaning the detergent drawer Clean the detergent drawer at regular intervals (every 4-5 washing cycles) as shown below in order to prevent accumulation of powder detergent in time. C Lift the rear part of the siphon to remove it as illustrated.
Maintenance and cleaning 7.3 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. Use only a soft and damp cloth to clean the control panel. 7.4 Cleaning the water intake filters There is a filter at the end of each water intake valve at the rear of the machine and also at the end of each water intake hose where they are connected to the tap.
Maintenance and cleaning 2 Open the filter cap. If the filter cap is composed of two pieces, press the tab on the 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.
Maintenance and cleaning If the product does not have an emergency draining hose, to discharge the water: a Place a large container in front of the filter to catch water from the filter. b Loosen pump filter (anticlockwise) until water starts to flow. Fill the flowing water into the container you have placed in front of the filter. Always keep a piece of cloth handy to absorb any spilled water. c When the water inside the machine is finished, take out the filter completely by turning it.
8 Troubleshooting 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 Start / Pause button for 3 seconds to reset the machine to factory settings. (See "Cancelling the programme") Water in the machine. • Some water might have remained in the product due to the quality control processes in the production. >>> This is not a failure; water is not harmful to the machine.
Troubleshooting Washing takes longer than the specified in the manual.(*) • Water pressure is low. >>> Machine waits until taking in adequate amount of water to prevent poor washing quality due to the decreased amount of water. Therefore, the washing time extends. • Voltage might be low. >>> Washing time is prolonged to avoid poor washing results when the supply voltage is low. • Input temperature of water might be low. >>> Required time to heat up the water extends in cold seasons.
Troubleshooting Washing performance is poor: Stains persist or the laundry is not whitened. (**) • Insufficient amount of detergent is used. >>> Use recommended amount of detergent appropriate for the laundry. • Excessive laundry was loaded in. >>> Do not load the machine in excess. Load with amounts recommended in the "Programme and consumption table". • Wrong programme and temperature were selected. >>> Select the proper programme and temperature for the laundry to be washed.
Troubleshooting Laundry does not smell like the softener. (**) • 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. Wash and clean the dispenser with hot water. Put the detergent in the correct compartment. • Detergent might be mixed with the softener. >>> Do not mix the softener with detergent. Wash and clean the dispenser with hot water.
Troubleshooting Foam is overflowing from the detergent drawer. • Too much detergent is used. >>> Mix 1 tablespoonful softener and ½ l water and pour into 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”. When you use additional chemicals (stain removers, bleachs and etc), reduce the amount of detergent. Laundry remains wet at the end of the programme.
9 Guarantee Guarantee for Refrigeration, Cooking Appliances, Washing Machines & Dishwashers. Your new Grundig product is guaranteed against the cost of breakdown repairs for 5 years from the date of the original purchase. What is covered? • Repairs necessary as a result of faulty materials, defective components or manufacturing defect. • The cost of functional replacement parts, but excluding consumable items. • The labour costs of a Grundig approved repairer to carry out the repair.
10 Service Please keep your purchase receipt or other proof of purchase in a safe place; you will need to have it should the product require attention under guarantee. You should also complete the details below; it will help us assist you when requesting service.
PRODUCT FICHE Complying Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1061/201 Supplier name or trademark Grundig Model name GWN59450CW Rated capacity (kg) Energy efficiency class 9 A+++ (1) 171 Annual Energy Consumption (kWh) (2) Energy consumption of the standard 60°C cotton programme at full load (kWh) 0.845 Energy consumption of the standard 60°C cotton programme at partial load (kWh) 0.700 Energy consumption of the standard 40°C cotton programme at partial load (kWh) 0.
