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Important instructions for safety and environment

reinforcements should not be dried in the 
dryer. Dryer can get damaged if metal 
reinforcements come loose and break off 
during drying.

 

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Do not reach into the machine when the 
drum is spinning.

 

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The final step of the drying programme, 
namely the cool-down step is performed 
without applying heat to ensure that the 
laundry items are kept at a temperature 
that will not damage them. If you open 
the loading door before the cool-down 
step completes, hot steam will come out.

 

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Never stop the dryer before the 
programme completes. If you must do 
this, remove all laundry quickly and lay 
them out to a suitable place to dissipate 
the heat.

 

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Always clean the lint filter before or after 
each load. Never operate the dryer 
without the lint filter installed.

 

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Clean inside and exhaust duct of the 
product regularly. Do not allow fiber, dust 
and dirt accumulation around the exhaust 
exit and at adjacent areas.

 

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Do not dry unwashed items in the dryer.

 

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Items soiled with cooking oils, acetone, 
alcohol, fuel oil, kerosene, stain removers, 
turpentine, paraffin and paraffin removers 
must be washed in hot water with plenty 
of detergent before being dried in the 
dryer.

 

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Garments or pillows bolstered with rubber 
foam (latex foam), shower bonnets, water 
resistant textiles, materials with rubber 
reinforcement and rubber foam pads 
should not be dried in the dryer.

 

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Do not use fabric softeners and anti-static 
products unless they are recommended by 
the manufacturers of the relevant product.

 

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Use softeners, anti-static products, etc. in 
accordance with the instructions of their 
manufacturers.

 

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Do not install the product behind a door 
with a lock, sliding door or a hinged door 
which can strike the product.

 

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Do not install or leave the dryer in places 
where it will be exposed to outdoor 
conditions.

 

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Your product can be operated at 
temperatures b5°C and +35°C. 
If the operating conditions fall outside 
of this range, operation of the product 
will be adversely affected and it can get 
damaged.

 

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Remove the loading door of the drying 
compartment before decommissioning or 
disposing of the product.

 

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Check all garments before loading into 
the machine and make sure that there 
is no any lighters, coins, metal pieces, 
needles, and etc. in their pockets or on 
them.

 

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Make sure that the pets do not enter 
into the product. Check the drum of the 
product before using it.

 

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Do not lean on the loading door when it 
is open. The product may tip over.

 

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When your machine is not in use or when 
you unload the laundry after completion 
of drying process, the machine will be 
turned off automatic ally after 10 minutes.

1.2 Intended use

 

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This product has been designed for 
domestic use. It is not designed for 
commercial purposes and should not be 
used for other purposes.

 

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Use the product only for drying the 
textiles that are marked accordingly.

 

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Manufacturer denies any liability for the 
damages arising from misuse or faulty 
handling of the product.

1.3 Children's safety

 

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Packaging materials are dangerous 
to children. Keep packaging materials 
in a safe place out of the reach of the 
children.

Summary of Contents for GTN 38240 GC

Page 1: ...GTN 38240 GC dryer user manual 2960310829_KM 111113 1457 EN ...

Page 2: ...structions given therein Remember that this user manual is also applicable for several other models Differences between models will be identified in the manual 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 B Warning against electric shock Warni...

Page 3: ...machine 13 4 2 Laundry unsuitable for drying in the machine 13 4 3 Preparing clothes to be dried 13 4 4 Things to be done for energy saving 14 4 5 First use 14 4 6 Correct load capacity 14 4 7 Loading the laundry 15 5 Operating the product 16 5 1 Control panel 16 5 2 Display Symbols 16 5 3 Preparing the machine 17 5 4 Programme selection 17 5 5 Main programmes 17 5 6 Additional programmes 17 5 7 A...

Page 4: ...nding installation performed 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 Unplug the product when it is not in use Never wash the product by spreading or pouring water onto it There is the risk of electric shock Never touch the plug with wet hands Never unplug by pullin...

Page 5: ...oducts unless they are recommended by the manufacturers of the relevant product Use softeners anti static products etc in accordance with the instructions of their manufacturers Do not install the product behind a door with a lock sliding door or a hinged door which can strike the product Do not install or leave the dryer in places where it will be exposed to outdoor conditions Your product can be...

Page 6: ... 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 1 5 Compliance with RoHS Directive The product ...

Page 7: ...our Dryer 2 1 Overview 1 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 feet 7 Kick plate 8 Type label 9 Lint filter 10 Water tank drawer 11 Power cord ...

Page 8: ...8 36 EN Dryer User Manual Your Dryer 2 2 Scope of Delivery 1 2 3 1 Water drain hose 2 Filter drawer sponge 3 User Manual It can be supplied with your machine depending on its model ...

Page 9: ...n the machine labels or in the documentation accompanying it are obtained in laboratory in accordance with the relevant standards Depending on operational and environmental conditions of the appliance values may vary EN 2 Height adjustable 84 6 cm Width 59 5 cm Depth 59 8 cm Capacity max 8 kg Net weight plastic front door option 49 kg Net weight glass front door option 51 kg Voltage See type label...

Page 10: ... Install the product on a stable and level surface Dryer is heavy Do not move it by yourself Operate your product in a well ventilated dust free environment Do not block the air ducts in front of and under the product with materials such as long pile rugs or wooden plinths Do not install the product behind a door with a lock sliding door or a hinged door which can strike the product Once the produ...

Page 11: ...nder counter installation This product can be installed under a counter if the height of the counter is sufficient Leave at least 3 cm of space around the sides and the rear wall of the product when installing it under a counter or in a cupboard 3 4 Mounting over a washing machine A fixing device should be used between the two machines when installing the dryer above a washing machine Total weight...

Page 12: ...t 2 Remove the water drain if any and vent connections 3 Drain the water in the product completely A CAUTION We recommend carrying the product 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 from the front After the product is moved to its new place wait for 12 hours before starting it 3 8...

Page 13: ...2 Laundry unsuitable for drying in the machine Laundry and items stated below are not suitable for drying in a dryer Laundry items with metal attachments such as metal buttons metal reinforcements or belt buckles Woollen or silk garments nylon stockings delicate embroidered fabrics and sleeping bags Garments made of delicate and valuable fabrics Tulle curtains Items made of hermetic fibres such as...

Page 14: ...unless necessary If you must certainly open the loading door do not to keep it open for a long time Do not add new wet laundry during drying Lint and fiber released from the laundry to the air during the drying cycle are collected in the Lint Filter Clean the lint filter before or after each drying cycle Clean the filter drawer regularly either when the Filter Drawer Cleaning warning symbol appear...

Page 15: ...tablecloths 700 Small tablecloths 250 Tea napkins 100 Bath towels 700 Hand towels 350 Garments Approximate weights g Blouses 150 Cotton shirts 300 Shirts 200 Cotton dresses 500 Dresses 350 Jeans 700 Handkerchiefs 10 pieces 100 T Shirts 125 4 7 Loading the laundry 1 Open the loading door 2 Place the laundry in the machine without compressing 3 Push the loading door to close A CAUTION Ensure that no...

Page 16: ...ton 8 Programme selection knob 5 2 Display Symbols 8 1 2 7 6 5 4 3 Remaining time indicator Filter Drawer Cleaning warning symbol Filter cleaning warning symbol Audio warning Symbol Child Lock warning symbol Water Tank warning symbol End Time Symbol Start Pause symbol Programme progress bar Time that appears on display indicates the remaining time until the end of the programme and changes accordi...

Page 17: ...uire ironing before placing in the drawers but more than those in the ready to wear option C For further programme details see Programme selection and consumption table 5 5 Main programmes Depending on the fabric type the following main programmes are available Cottons Dry durable laundry with this programme Dries at normal temperature It is recommended to use for your cotton items bed sheets quil...

Page 18: ...r 90 minutes Shirts 30 Use this programme to make 2 shirts ready for ironing in 30 minutes Delicates You can dry your highly delicate laundry silk blouses fine underwear etc that are suitable for drying or laundry which is advised to be hand washed at a lower temperature C It is recommended to use a cloth bag to avoid certain delicate garments and laundry from getting creased or damaged Take your ...

Page 19: ...Synthetics B Cupboard dry 4 800 40 70 B Iron dry 4 800 40 55 Energy consumption values Programmes Capacity kg Spin speed in washing machine rpm Approximate amount of remaining humidity Energy consumption value kWh Cupboard dry for cottons 8 1000 60 2 47 Iron dry for cottons 8 1000 60 2 1 Cupboard dry for synthetics 4 800 40 0 95 Programme selection and consumption table Energy Label standard progr...

Page 20: ...tion Water tank When the programme is completed a warning symbol will appear to remind that the water tank needs to be drained If the water tank becomes full while the programme is running the warning symbol will start to flash and machine will pause Drain the water in the water tank and press Start Pause button to resume the programme The warning symbol turns off and the programme resumes operati...

Page 21: ...with the current programme flow by pressing any button All buttons except the On Off Cancel button on the control panel are deactivated when the Child Lock is active In order to activate the Child Lock press Audio Warning Child Lock button for 3 seconds To start a new programme after the current programme is over or to interrupt the current programme the Child Lock should be deactivated Press the ...

Page 22: ... while your machine is in Pause mode then the current programme is aborted and new programme information is displayed CAUTION Do not touch the inner surface of the drum when adding or taking out laundry while a programme is running Surfaces of the drum are hot 5 12 Cancelling the programme If you want to stop drying and cancel the programme for any reason after the machine has started to run press...

Page 23: ... indicate that the programme has started and symbol in the middle of the remaining time will keep flashing 6 5 End of programme Lint Filter Cleaning and Water Tank warning symbols light up in the programme follow up indicator when the programme comes to an end The loading door can be opened and the machine becomes ready for a second cycle Press On Off Cancel button to switch off the machine 6 6 Ch...

Page 24: ...r 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 1 Open the loading door 2 Remove the lint filter by pulling it up and open the lint filter 3 Remove lint fiber and cotton fibres by hand or with a soft piece of cloth 4 Close the lint filter and place it back into its housing C A layer can bu...

Page 25: ...er that forms accumulates in the water tank Drain the water tank after each drying cycle A CAUTION Condensed water is not drinkable A CAUTION Never remove the water tank when the programme is running If you forget to drain the water tank the machine will stop during the subsequent drying cycles when the water tank is full and the Water Tank warning symbol will flash If this is the case drain the w...

Page 26: ... the filter drawer 4 Open the filter drawer by pressing the red button 5 Take out the filter drawer sponge 6 Remove lint fiber and cotton fibres on the filter cloth by hand or with a soft piece of cloth C When you notice a layer that may lead clogging of the filter cloth please clean the layer by washing in warm water Let the filter cloth dry thoroughly before installing in the filter drawer 7 Was...

Page 27: ...lace will damage the machine C A dirty lint filter and filter drawer will cause longer drying periods and higher energy consumption C A layer can build up on the filter pores that can cause clogging of the filter after using your machine for a while Wash the lint filter with warm water to remove the layer that builds up on the lint filter surface Dry the filter completely before using it 7 5 Clean...

Page 28: ... clogged Wash the lint filter with warm water Filter drawer is clogged Clean the sponge and the filter cloth in the filter drawer Excessive laundry might have been loaded in Do not load the dryer in excess Laundry might not be 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...

Page 29: ...ke sure that the dryer is switched on Bulb may have blown Call Authorised Service Agent to have the lamp replaced Anti creasing symbol is on Anti creasing programme is activated in order to prevent laundry that has remained in the machine from creasing Turn off the dryer and take out the laundry Lint Filter Cleaning symbol is on Filter housing is clogged with lints Clean the lint filter housing A ...

Page 30: ...ent 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 qualified people A D...

Page 31: ...ce is often included within your household contents insurance policy or may be available separately from your retailer Important notes Your Grundig product is designed and built for domestic household use only The guarantee will be void if the product is installed or used in commercial or non residential domestic household premises The product must be correctly installed located and operated in ac...

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