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8. Troubleshooting

Drying process takes too much time.
•  Pores of the lint filter are clogged. >>> Wash the lint filter with warm 

water.

•  Filter drawer may be blocked>>>clean the foam inside the filter drawer.
•  Ventilation grids on the front side of the machine are blocked. >>> 

Remove the objects (if any) that block ventilation in front of the 

ventilation grids.

•  Ventilation is not sufficient since the room where the machine is 

installed is very small.  Open the door and window of the room to avoid 

the room temperature increase too much.

•  Lime deposit has built up on the dampness sensor. >>> Clean the 

dampness sensor.

•  Excessive laundry is loaded. >>> Do not load the dryer in excess.

•  Laundry is not spun sufficiently. >>> Spin your laundry at a higher speed 

in your washing machine.

Laundry comes out wet at the end of drying.

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After drying, the hot clothes feel damper than their actual 

dampness level.

•  It is likely that the selected programme did not suit the laundry 

type.>>>Checking the care labels on clothes, select appropriate 

programme for the laundry type or use timer programmes in addition.

•  Pores of the lint filter are clogged. >>> Wash the lint filter with warm 

water.

•  Filter drawer may be blocked>>>clean the foam inside the filter drawer.

•  Excessive laundry is loaded. >>> Do not load the dryer in excess.

•  Laundry is not spun sufficiently. >>> Spin your laundry at a higher speed 

in your washing machine.

Dryer does not switch on or the programme does not start. Dryer does not 

start when it is set.
•  It is not plugged in. >>> Make sure that the machine is plugged in.

•  The loading door is ajar. >>> Make sure that the loading door is closed 

securely.

•  Programme is not selected or the Start / Pause / Cancel button is 

not pressed. >>> Make sure that the programme is selected and the 

machine is not in Pause mode.

•  Childproof Lock is activated. >>> Deactivate the Childproof Lock.
Programme is interrupted without any cause.
•  Loading door is ajar. >>> Make sure that the loading door is closed 

securely.

•  There was a power failure. >>> Press Start / Pause / Cancel button to 

start the programme.

•  Water tank is full. >>> Drain the water tank.

Summary of Contents for GDH 80 Y

Page 1: ...EN www grundig com DRYER USER INSTRUCTIONS GDH 80 Y ...

Page 2: ...f the dryer 15 4 8 Warnings about sounds 16 4 9 Changing the illumination lamp 16 5 Preparation 17 5 1 Laundry suitable for drying in the dryer 17 5 2 Laundry not suitable for drying in the dryer 17 5 3 Preparing laundry for drying 17 5 4 Things to be done for energy saving 17 5 5 Correct load capacity 18 6 Operating the product 17 6 1 Control panel 19 6 2 Screen symbols 19 6 3 Preparing the machi...

Page 3: ... follow the instructions given therein Use this user manual for the model indicated on the cover page Read the instructions Explanation of symbols Throughout this user manual the following symbols are used C Important information or useful hints about usage A Warning for hazardous situations with regard to life and property BWarning against electric shock Warning against hot surfaces Warning again...

Page 4: ...rstand the ha zards involved Children shall not play with the appliance Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by child ren without supervision Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless continously supervised Adjustable feet should not be removed The gap between the dryer and the floor should not be reduced with materi als such as carpet wood and tape This will cause proble...

Page 5: ...ified on the type label must be equal to your mains voltage Unplug the dryer when it is not in use Unplug the dryer from the mains during installation main tenance cleaning and repair works Do not touch the plug with wet hands Never unplug by pul ling on the cable always pull out by grabbing the plug Do not use extension cords multi plugs or adaptors to con nect the dryer to power supply in order ...

Page 6: ...sources that may cause it to ignite Points to be taken into consideration for fire hazard Below specified laundry or items must not be dried in the dryer considering fire hazard Unwashed laundry items Items soiled with oil acetone alcohol fuel oil ke rosene stain removers turpentine paraffin or pa raffin removers must be washed in hot water with plenty of detergent before being dried in the dryer ...

Page 7: ...their own and even may ignite after drying ends You must provide enough ventilation in order to prevent ga ses exiting from devices operating with other types of fuels including the naked flame from accumulating in the room due to the back fire effect A Underwear that contains metal reinforcements should not be dried in the dryer Dryer may be damaged if metal reinforcements come loose and break of...

Page 8: ...otherwise it may fall over The lint must not be allowed to accumulate around the tumble dryer 2 2 Mounting over a washing machine A fixing device should be used between the two machines when installing the dryer above a washing machine The fitting device must be installed by the authorized service agent Total weight of the washing machine and the dryer with full load when they are placed on top of...

Page 9: ...sage or transportation The service life of the dryer that you purchased is 10 years During this period original spare parts will be available to operate the dryer properly 2 4 Child safety Packaging materials are dangerous for the children Keep packaging materials away from children Electrical products are dangerous for the children Keep children away from the product when it is operating Do not l...

Page 10: ...collection centers R290 is an flammable refrigerant Thus ensure that the system and the pipes are not harmed during operation and handling Keep the product away from potential heat sources that may cause it to ignite in case of damage Do not dispose of the product by putting it in fire 2 6 Compliance with RoHS Directive The product you have purchased complies with EU RoHS Directive 2011 65 EU It d...

Page 11: ...e washing For the location of the type label on the dryer C Technical specifications of the dryer are subject to specification without notice to improve the quality of the product C Figures in this manual are schematic and may not match the product exactly C Values stated on markers on the dryer or in the other published documentation accompanying with the dryer are obtained in laboratory in accor...

Page 12: ...Your Dryer 3 1 Package Contents 1 2 3 5 4 1 Water drain hose 2 Filter drawer spare sponge 3 User Manual 4 Drying basket 5 Drying basket user manual It can be supplied with your machine depending on its model ...

Page 13: ...ot be reduced by the materials such as carpet wood and tape Do not cover the ventilation grills of the dryer There must not be a lockable sliding or hinged door that may block the opening of the loading door in the place where your dryer is to be installed Once the dryer is installed it should stay at the same place where its connections have been made When installing the dryer make sure that its ...

Page 14: ...ch installation part 2979700200 2973600200 Leave at least 3 cm of space around the sides and the rear wall of the dryer when installing it under a counter C If installed under a countertop drying durations can extend 4 4 Connecting to the drain In products equipped with condenser unit water accumulates in the water tank during the drying cycle You should drain accumulated water after each drying c...

Page 15: ... machine by adjusting the feet Turn the feet to left or right until the dryer stands level and firmly C Never unscrew the adjustable feet from their housings 4 6 Electrical connection For specific instructions for electrical connection required during installation see 2 1 1 Electrical Safety 4 7 Transporation of the dryer Unplug the dryer before transporting it Drain all water that has remained in...

Page 16: ...ase an illumination lamp is used in your laundry dryer To change the Bulb LED used for illumination of your tumble dryer call your Authorized Service The lamp s used in this appliance is not suitable for household room illumination The intended purpose of this lamp is to assist the user to place laundry in the tumble dryer in a comfortable way The lamps used in this appliance have to withstand ext...

Page 17: ...ry Do not dry clean 5 2 Laundry not suitable for drying in the dryer C Delicate embroidered fabrics woolen silk garments delicate and valuable fabrics airtight items and tulle curtains are not suitable for machine drying 5 3 Preparing laundry for drying Laundry may be tangled with each other after washing Separate the laundry items before placing them into the dryer Dry garments having metal acces...

Page 18: ...ad capacity Follow the instructions in the Programme selection and consumption table Do not load more than the capacity values stated in the table C It is not recommended to load the dryer with laundry exceeding the level indicated in the figure Drying performance will degrade when the machine is overloaded Furthermore dryer and the laundry can get damaged Following weights are given as examples L...

Page 19: ...ection knob 2 Remaining duration indicator 3 On Off button 4 Start pause button 5 End duration button 6 Sound warning button 1 2 4 5 6 3 6 1 Control panel 6 2 Screen symbols Volume up Filter cleaning Tank full Child proof lock Mute Anti Creasing ...

Page 20: ...time it turns on with the declaration cotton cabinet dryness program C NOTE Pressing the On Off button doesn t mean the program starts Press the Start Pause button to start the program 6 4 Program selection 1 Determine the appropriate program from the chart below containing the drying levels 2 Select the program you desire using the Program Selection knob ...

Page 21: ...ear tablecloth etc You can put your laundry in the wardrobe without ironing 4 800 70 Delicates You may dry your delicate laundry or laundry with hand wash symbol silk blouses thin underwear etc at low temperature in this program 2 600 70 Freshen up It just provides airing for 10 minutes without any hot air You can air the cotton and linen laundry that are kept closed for a long time and eliminate ...

Page 22: ...e to which the information in the label and the fiche relates that this programme is suitable for drying normal wet cotton laundry and that it is the most efficient programme in terms of energy consumption for cotton Energy Label standard program EN 61121 2012 All the filters must be cleaned prior to test series All the values in the table are determined according to EN 61121 2012 standard Consump...

Page 23: ... want sound notifications press the Sound Notification button When you press the sound notification button it lights up and program does not make sound notifications when completed C NOTE You can select this function before or after the program starts 6 7 Warning symbols C NOTE Warning symbols may vary according to the specifications of your machine Fiber filter cleaning When the program is comple...

Page 24: ...drying beings and drying led lights up Changing the end duration If you want to change the duration during the countdown 1 Cancel the program by pressing the On Off button Turn on the drying machine again by pressing the On Off button When your drying machine turns on for the first time it turns on with the declaration cotton wardrobe dryness program 2 Select the program you desire using the Progr...

Page 25: ... the screen lights up when the Child Lock is activated Child Lock deactivates when the machine is turned off and on again using the On Off button A warning sound is heard when any button is pressed except for On Off button or the Program Selection knob is turned while the child lock is active 6 11 Changing the program after it is started After the machine starts running you can change the program ...

Page 26: ...face is hot 6 12 Canceling the program If you want to cancel the program and end the drying operation for any reason after the machine starts running press the On Off button AWARNING As it will be extremely hot inside the machine when you cancel the program while the machine is in operation run the ventilation program to cool it down 6 13 Program end When the program ends the Final Wrinkle Prevent...

Page 27: ... process C You can clean the lint filter housing with a vacuum cleaner To clean the lint filter Open the loading door Remove the lint filter by pulling it up and open the lint filter Clean lint fiber and cotton raveling by hand or with a soft piece of cloth Close the lint filter and place it back into its housing A layer can build up on the filter pores that can cause clogging of the filter after ...

Page 28: ...ver use solvents cleaning agents or similar substances for cleaning due to the risk of fire and explosion 7 3 Draining the water tank Dampness of the laundry is removed and condensed during drying process and the water that arise accumulates in the water tank Drain the water tank after each drying cycle A Condensed water is not drinkable A Never remove the water tank when the program is running If...

Page 29: ...g the filter drawer Lint and fiber that could not be captured by the lint filter are blocked in the filter drawer behind the kick plate Clean the filter periodically when there is visible air collection on it or when the symbol lights up if there is a filter drawer cleaning warning symbol available There is an one stage filter This one stage filter is from sponge To clean the filter drawer Press t...

Page 30: ...fore storing it C It is not necessary to clean the sponge if lint and fiber accumulation on it is not significant Place the sponge back into its place C Please place the sponge carefully inside the frame of the filter cassette shown by arrows in order to avoid squeezing when filter drawer closed Close the filter drawer as to lock the red button Place the filter drawer back into its place turn the ...

Page 31: ...cause longer drying periods and higher energy consumption 7 5 Cleaning the evaporator Clean the lint accumulated on the fins of the evaporator located behind the filter drawer with a vacuum cleaner A CAUTION You can also clean by hand provided that you wear protective gloves Do not clean the evaporator with bare hands Evaporator fins may hurt your hands ...

Page 32: ...suit the laundry type Checking the care labels on clothes select appropriate programme for the laundry type or use timer programmes in addition Pores of the lint filter are clogged Wash the lint filter with warm water Filter drawer may be blocked clean the foam inside the filter drawer Excessive laundry is loaded Do not load the dryer in excess Laundry is not spun sufficiently Spin your laundry at...

Page 33: ...t has built up on the lint filter pores that may cause clogging Wash the lint filter with warm water Filter drawer is clogged Clean the sponge and the filter cloth in the filter drawer Water leaks from the loading door Lint has accumulated on the inner surfaces of the loading door and on the surfaces of the loading door gasket Clean the inner surfaces of the loading door and the surfaces of the lo...

Page 34: ...me at full load kWh Energy consumption of the standard cotton programme at partial load kWh Power consumption of the off mode for the standart cotton programme at full load PO W Power consumption of the left on mode for the standart cotton programme at full load PL W The duration of the left on mode min Standard cotton programme 3 Programme time of the standard cotton programme at full load Tdry m...

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