Grundig GW78941F User manual

Washing Machine

User Manual

GW78941FW

2820529476_EN/ 05-07-21.(11:11)

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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.

Follow all warnings and information in the user manual. Thus, you protect yourself and your product against

possible dangers.

Keep the user manual. If you hand over the product to someone else, provide the user manual as well. The

manual contains warranty conditions, operation and troubleshooting methods for your product.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call our contact centre or find help and information online at

www.grundig.co.uk

Explanation of symbols

Throughout this user manual the following symbols are used:

ADanger that could result in death or injury.

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Important information or useful hints about usage.

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1 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.

uAlways have the installation and repairing procedures carried out by the

Authorized Service Agent.

uOnly use original spare parts and accessories.

uUnless explicitly stated in the user’s manual, do not repair or replace any

part of any product.

uDo not make technical modifications in the product.

A1.1 Intended Purpose

uThis product is designed to be used in indoor areas, homes and similar

locations.

Use the product only for washing textiles with a machine-washable label

attached by the manufacturer. The product is not intended for commercial

use.

A1.2 Safety of children, vulnerable persons and pets

uThis product can be used by children at and above 8 years old and by

persons whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities were not fully

developed or who lack experience and knowledge provided that they are

supervised or trained on the safe usage of the product and the risks it

brings out.

uChildren under the age of 3 should be kept away unless continuously

supervised.

uElectrical products are dangerous for the children. Children or pets should

not play with, climb on top or inside the product. Check inside the product

before use.

uUse child lock to prevent children from intervening with the product.

uDo 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.

uChildren should not perform cleaning and user maintenance works without

an adult’s supervision.

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uKeep packaging materials away from children. Danger of injury and

drowning.

uKeep all detergents and additives used for the product away from children’s

reach.

uCut the power cable and break and deactivate the locking mechanism of the

loading door before disposing of the product for children’s safety.

1.3 Electrical safety

uProduct should be unplugged during installation, maintenance, cleaning

and repair procedures.

uIf the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the authorized service

in order to avoid possible risks.

uDo not tuck the power cable under and behind the product. Do not place

heavy objects on the power cable. Do not over bend, crush and touch the

power cable to sources of heat.

uDo not use extension cables, multi sockets or adaptors for powering the

product.

uThe plug should be easily accessible. If this is not possible, follow the

electricity regulations of the electrical wiring the product is connected to,

and there should be a mechanism (fuse, switch, contact breaker, etc.) to

separate all poles from the mains.

uDo not touch the plug with wet hands.

u

Unplug the appliance by holding and pulling the plug, not its cord.

uMake sure the plug is not wet, dirty or dusty.

A1.4 Moving Safety

uUnplug the product before moving, remove the water outlet and water main

connections. Drain any water left inside the product.

uThe product is heavy, do not move alone. Do not hold extruding parts such

as the laundry loading door to lift and move the product. The upper tray

should be tightly fixed for moving.

uYour product is heavy; it should be carried carefully by two people if a

staircase is involved. It may cause injuries if your product falls on you. Do

not hit and drop the product while carrying.

uCarry the product in an upright position.

uMake 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.

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A1.5 Installation Safety

uCheck 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. If not, call a qualified electrician and

plumber to have them make the necessary arrangements. These operations

are the responsibility of the customer.

uCheck for any damages before installing the product. Do not go ahead with

the installation if the product is damaged.

uInjuries may occur if hands are put into uncovered slots. Close the holes of

the transportation safety bolts with plastic plugs.

uDo not install or leave the product at locations where it may be exposed to

external environment conditions.

uDo not install the product at locations where the temperature drops below

0ºC.

uDo not place the product on a carpet or similar surface. It would create fire

hazard since it cannot receive air from underneath.

uPlace the product on a clean, even and hard floor and balance with the

adjustable feet.

uConnect the product to a grounding plug protected by a fuse suitable to the

current values on the type label. Make sure the grounding is carried out by

an expert electrician. Do not use the product without suitable grounding to

local/national regulations.

uPlug the product in a socket with voltage and frequency values suitable to

those indicated on the type label.

uDo not plug the product in loose, displaced, broken, dirty, oily sockets or

sockets with risk of water contact.

uUse the new hose set provided with the product. Do not re-use old hose

sets. Do not make additions to the hoses.

uConnect the water inlet hose directly to the water tap. The pressure from the

tap should be minimum 0.1 MPa (1 bar) and maximum 1MPa (10 bars). 10

to 80 litres of water should be running from the tap in a minute in order for

the product to function properly. If the water pressure is above 1 MPa (10

Bars), a pressure-reducing valve should be fitted. The maximum allowed

temperature is 25°C.

uFit the end of the water discharge hose to the dirty water discharge drain,

the sink or the bathtub.

uPlace the power cable and houses in locations without risk of tripping.

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uDo not install the product behind a door, a sliding door or at another location

that will prevent the door from opening completely.

uIf a drier is to be placed on the product, fix with a suitable connection

apparatus obtained from the authorized service.

uThere is a risk of contact with electrical pieces when the upper trays is

removed. Do not dismantle the upper tray of the product.

uPlace the product at least 1 cm away from the edges of furniture.

A1.6 Usage Safety

uOnly detergents, softeners and additives suitable for washing machines

should be used.

uNever use any chemical solvents in the product. These materials have the

risk of explosion.

uDo not operate defective or damaged products. Unplug the product (or turn

off the fuse it is connected to), turn off the water tap and call an authorized

service.

uDo not place sources of ignition (burning candle, cigarettes, etc.) or sources

of heat (irons, furnaces, ovens, etc.) on top of or near the product. Do not

put inflammable/explosive materials near the product.

uDo not stand on top of the product.

uUnplug the product and turn off the tap if you will not be using the product

for long periods.

uDetergent/maintenance materials may splash out of the detergent drawer

if it is opened while the machine is working. Contact of the detergent with

your skin and eyes is dangerous.

uMake sure pets do not climb inside the product. Check inside the product

before use.

uDo not force open the locked loading door. The door will open once the

washing is completed. If the door does not open, use the solutions for

“loading door does not open” error in the Troubleshooting section.

uDo not wash elements contaminated with gasoline, kerosene, benzene,

reducers, alcohol or other inflammable or explosive materials and industrial

chemicals.

uDo not directly use dry cleaning detergent and do not wash, rinse or spin

laundry contaminated with dry cleaning detergent.

uDo not place your hands into the rotating drum. Wait until the drum no

longer rotates.

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uDo not place your hand or a metal object under the washing machine.

uIf 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. Do not touch the discharge water.

uTake the following precautions to prevent formation of biofilm and malodours:

-Make sure the room where the washing machine is placed is well ventilated.

-Wipe the bellows and loading door glass with a dry and clean cloth at the end

of the programme.

uThe glass of the loading door will heat up when washing at high temperatures.

Therefore, do not allow especially children to touch the glass part of the

loading door during washing.

A1.7 Maintenance and cleaning safety

uDo not wash the product with pressure washers, by spraying vapour, water

or pouring water.

uDo not use sharp and abrasive tools while cleaning the product. Do not

use household cleaners, soap, detergent, gas, gasoline, thinner, alcohol,

varnish, etc. while cleaning.

uCleaning agents containing solvents might reek poisonous fumes, for ex.

Cleaning solvent. Do not use cleaning products containing solvents.

uThere may be detergent residues in the detergent drawer when you open it

for cleaning.

uDo not dismantle the filter of the discharge pump while the product is

running.

uThe temperature in the machine may rise up to 90ºC. Clean the filter after

the water in the machine cools down in order to avoid risk of getting burnt.

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2Important 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. Do not dispose of the waste product with normal

domestic and other wastes at the end of its service life. Take it to the collection center for the

recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Please consult your local authorities to learn

about these collection centers.

Compliance with RoHS Directive:

The product you have purchased complies with EU RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU). It does not contain harmful

and prohibited materials specified in the Directive.

2.2 Package information

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.

Intended use

• This product has been designed for domestic use. It is not for commercial purposes or it should not be used

out of its intended use.

• The product must only be used for washing and rinsing of laundry that are marked accordingly.

• The manufacturer waives any responsibility arisen from incorrect usage or transportation.

• The service life of your product is 10 years. During this period, original spare parts will be available to

operate the appliance properly.

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4Technical specifications

SUPPLIER’S NAME MODEL IDENTIFIER

(*)

The model information as stored in the product database can be reached by

entering following website and searching for your model identifier (*) found

on energy label.

https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/

Supplier name or trademark GRUNDIG

Model name GW78941FW

7178541200

Rated capacity (kg) 9

Maximum spin speed (rpm) 1400

Built-in No

Height (cm) 84

Width (cm) 60

Depth (cm) 58

Single Water inlet / Double Water inlet • / -

• Available

Electrical input (V/Hz) 230 V / 50Hz

Total current (A) 10

Total power (W) 2200

Main model code 1321

AWARNING: Consumption values are applicable for cases where the wireless network connection is off.

Rinse Spin+Drain

Prewash Fast Fast+ Extra

Rinse

Extra

Water

Anti

Crease

Pet Hair

Removal

Rinse

Hold

Water

Drain

Soaking

Spin No

Spin

Tap

Water

(Cold)

Steam

Time

Delay

Night

Modu

Temperature Door

Lock

Child

Lock

On/Off Start /

Pause

Soil Level Add

Garment

AutoDose Liquid

Detergent

Selection

Softener

Selection

Wash

Downloaded

Program

Steeping

(End)

Cancel AntiCrease+ Iron

Dry

Cupboard

Dry

Extra

Dry

Timed

Drying

Clean&

Wear

Symbols Table

Drying

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4.1 Installation

APlease 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.

• Make sure that the water inlet and discharge hoses as well as the power cable are not folded, pinched or

crushed while pushing the product into its place after installation or cleaning procedures.

• Make sure that the installation and electrical connections of the product are performed by authorized

service agent. Manufacturer shall not be held responsible for damages caused by operations performed by

unauthorized persons.

• Prior to installation, visually check if the product has any defects on it. Do not have it installed if the

appliance is damaged. Damaged products cause risks for your safety.

4.1.1 Appropriate installation location

• Place the product on a solid and level floor. Do not place it onto a carpet with high pile or other similar

surfaces. Inappropriate floor may cause problems of noise and vibration.

• Total weight of the washing machine and the dryer -with full load- when they are placed on top of each

other reaches to approx. 180 kilograms. Place the product on a solid and flat floor that has sufficient load

carrying capacity!

• Do not place the product on the power cable.

• Do not install the product at places where temperature may fall below 0ºC. Freezing might damage your

product.

• Leave a minimum space of 1 cm between the product and the furniture.

• If you will install the product on a surface with steps, never place it close to the edge.

• Do not place the product on any platform.

• Do not place heat sources such as Hobs, Irons, Ovens, etc. on the washing machine and do not use them

on the product.

4.1.2 Assembly of bottom panel covers

• In order to increase the sound comfort of the product, it is recommended to install the Cover A and Cover B

parts after removing styrofoam.

Cover A Tilt the machine back slightly. Rest the tabs of Cover A against the

lower panel. Complete the assembly by rotating the cover.

Cover B Rest the tabs of Cover B against the lower panel. Complete the

assembly by rotating the cover.

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