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EN

7

Maintenance and 

cleaning

Service life of product extends and 

frequently experienced problems will 

be reduced if it is cleaned at regular 

intervals.

7.1 Cleaning Lint Filter / Loading 

Door Inner Surface

Lint and fiber released from the 

laundry to the air during the drying 

cycle are collected in the Lint Filter. 

C

Such fiber and lint are 

generally formed during 

wearing and washing.

A

Always clean the lint filter 

and the inner surfaces of 

the loading door after each 

drying 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 using the dryer 

for a while. Wash the lint filter 

with warm water to remove the 

layer that builds up on the lint 

filter surface. Dry the lint filter 

completely before reinstalling it.

•  Clean the entire inner surface 

of the loading door and loading 

door gasket with a soft damp 

cloth.

Summary of Contents for GTN 28240 GB

Page 1: ...EN www grundig com DRYER USER INSTRUCTIONS GTN 28240 GW GTN 28240 GB ...

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Page 3: ...llumination lamp 17 5 Preparation 18 5 1 Laundry suitable for drying in the dryer 18 5 2 Laundry not suitable for drying in the dryer 18 5 3 Preparing laundry for drying 18 5 4 Things to be done for energy saving 18 5 5 Correct load capacity 19 6 Operating the product 20 6 1 Control panel 20 6 2 Preparing the machine 21 6 3 Programme selection 21 6 4 Main programmes 21 6 5 Additional programmes 21...

Page 4: ...ay also be applicable for several other models Differences between models will be listed 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 used throughout this User Manual Read the instructions C Important information or useful hints about usage A Warning for hazardous situations with regard to life ...

Page 5: ...brings out Children should not play with the product Cleaning and ma intenance works should not be performed by children unless they are supervised by someone 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 ...

Page 6: ...tions The voltage and allowed fuse protection is stated on the type label plate The voltage specified 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...

Page 7: ...tant textiles ma terials with rubber reinforcement and rubber foam pads Clothing cleaned with industrial chemicals Items such as lighters matches coins metal parts needle etc may damage the drum set or may lead to functional problems Therefore check pockets off the laundry that you will load into your dryer Never stop your dryer before the programme completes If you must do this remove all laundry...

Page 8: ... must not be a lockable sliding or hinged door that may block the opening of the loading door in the place whe re your dryer is to be installed Install your dryer in a suitable place that is dry well ventila ted and unlikely to get below 5 degrees Centigrade Make sure that pets do not enter the dryer Check the inside of the dryer before operating it Do not lean on the loading door of your dryer wh...

Page 9: ...e Use the dryer only for drying laundry that are marked accor dingly The manufacturer waives any responsibility arisen from in correct usage or transportation Original spare parts will be available to repair the dryer for a period of 10 years 2 4 Child safety Packaging materials are dangerous for the children Keep packaging materials away from children Electrical products are dangerous for the chi...

Page 10: ...collection center for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment Please consult your local authorities to learn about these collection centers 2 6 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 7 Package information Packaging materials of the product...

Page 11: ... 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 accordance with the relevant standards Depending on operational and environmental conditions of the dryer these values may vary EN Height Min Max 84 6 cm 86 ...

Page 12: ... 8 7 6 11 4 9 2 3 10 5 1 Top panel 2 Control panel 3 Loading door 4 Kick plate opening button 5 Ventilation grids 6 Adjustable legs 7 Kick plate 8 Type label 9 Lint filter 10 Water tank drawer 11 Power cord 3 1 Overview ...

Page 13: ...13 EN 3 2 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 14: ... dryer and the surface should not 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 installin...

Page 15: ...ng cycle You should drain accumulated water after each drying cycle You can directly drain accumulated water through the water drain hose supplied with the product instead of periodically draining the water collected in the water tank Connecting the water drain hose 1 2Pull hose at the behind of the dryer by hand in order to disconnect it from where it is connected Do not use any tools to remove t...

Page 16: ...trical Safety 4 7 Transporation of the dryer Unplug the dryer before transporting it Drain all water that has remained in the dryer If direct water drain connection is made then remove the hose connections A We recommend carrying the dryer in upright position If it is not possible to carry the machine in the upright position we recommend carrying it by tilting towards the right side when looked fr...

Page 17: ...le 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 extreme physical conditions such as vibrations and temperatures above 50 C ...

Page 18: ... 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 accesso...

Page 19: ...s located well during drying 5 5 Correct load 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 damage...

Page 20: ...nel 1 On Off Cancel button 2 Programme button 3 Programme number indicator 4 Sound warning level button child lock 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 Remaining time indicator 6 Delayed operation setting LED 7 Start Stand by button 8 Time delay selection button ...

Page 21: ...so that they can be placed in wardrobe without ironing Iron Dry Normal laundry shirts dresses etc are dried to be ready for ironing C For detailed program information see Programme selection and consumption chart 6 4 Main programmes The following main programmes are available depending on fabric type Cotton Dry durable laundry with this programme It dried under normal temperature It is recommended...

Page 22: ... your delicate clothes suitable for drying or clothes that are recommended for hand wash silk blouses thin underwear etc under low temperatures C It is recommended to dry your delicates in a laundry bag to prevent wrinkles and damage When the programme ends take out your laundry immediately and hang them to prevent wrinkles Freshen Up Ventilates for 10 minutes without blowing hot air You can venti...

Page 23: ...e levels EN 2 Programmes Capacity kg Spin speed in washing machine rpm Approximate amount of remaining humidity Drying time minutes Cottons Coloreds A Extra dry 8 1000 60 210 A Eco 8 1000 60 197 A Iron dry 8 1000 60 145 Shirts 1 5 1200 60 60 Jeans 4 1200 50 150 Daily 4 1200 50 125 Sport 4 1000 60 135 Mix 4 1000 60 110 Shirts 30 min 0 5 1200 60 30 Delicates 2 600 40 70 Synthetics B Cupboard dry 4 8...

Page 24: ...Time Delay function 1 Open the loading door and place the laundry 2 Select the drying programme 3 Press the Time Delay selection button and set the delay time you wish Time Delay LED turns on If you keep the button pressed the time delay switches continuously 4 Press the Start Stand by button Time Delay countdown begins C You can add or remove laundry during the Time Delay duration At the end of t...

Page 25: ...he child lock is active The machine runs or in stand by state the indicator symbols won t change upon changing the position of the program selection button 6 10 Changing the programme after it is started You can change the program you selected to dry your laundry with a different program after the machine starts running 1 For example to select Extra Dry instead of Iron Dry pause the program by pre...

Page 26: ...starts running keep the On Off Cancel button pressed for 3 seconds A WARNING The inside of the machine shall be extremely hot when you cancel the programme during machine operation so run the ventilation program to allow it to cool down 6 12 End of programme When the programme ends the Fibre Filter Cleaning and Water Tank warning symbols on the program observation indicator turn on Loading door ma...

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: ...es 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 you forget to drain the water tank the machine will...

Page 29: ...f 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 the kick plate button to open the kick plate Remove the filter drawer cover by turning it in the direction of arrow Pull out the filter drawer Open the filter drawer by pressing the red button Take out the filter drawer sponge Wash the filt...

Page 30: ... closed Close the filter drawer as to lock the red button Place the filter drawer back into its place turn the filter drawer cover in the arrow direction and close it securely Close the kick plate cover A Drying without the filter drawer sponge in place will damage the machine C A dirty lint filter and filter drawer will cause longer drying periods and higher energy consumption ...

Page 31: ...cumulated 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: ...awer 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 loading door gasket Loading door opens spontaneously Loading door is ajar Push the loading door to close until you hear a locking sound Water Tank warning symbol is on flashing Water...

Page 34: ...er 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 In order to avoid hazards damaged supply cord should be replaced by the manufacturer its service agent or similarly qualifie...

Page 35: ...ramme 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 Tdr...

Page 36: ...tallation or use of a product where such installation or use fails to meet the requirements contained in this guarantee or the User Instructions Booklet Repairs to a product operated at any time on commercial or non residential household premises unless we have previously agreed to the installation environment This guarantee is limited to the cost of repairing the product To the extent permitted b...

Page 37: ... will not be liable for delays or if it is unable to carry out a repair because a convenient appointment cannot be arranged Will there be any charge for the repairs It is your responsibility to provide evidence to the Engineer that your product is covered by this guarantee with a proof of purchase The Manufacturer reserves the right to charge for the reasonable cost of any service call if You cann...

Page 38: ...iod 3 To activate your guarantee you MUST register your appliance within 90 days of the original purchase date by visiting Grundig co uk register 4 Customers will receive a unique reference code as proof of guarantee validation by email or post which must be quoted at the time of a claim being made 5 Any repair replacement of the Eco Inverter motor must only be carried out by an authorised Grundig...

Page 39: ...ranging service the area around the product must be easily accessible to the Engineer without the need for cabinets or furniture to be removed or moved It is your responsibility to ensure our Engineers have a clean and safe environment to carry out any repairs Please have your Model number and Serial number available when you call us as you may be required to input your serial number into your tel...

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