Grundig GTN 38266 G User manual

GTN 38266 G
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DRYER
USER MANUAL
GTN 38266 G
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1 Please read this user manual
first 4
2 Important instructions for
safety and environment 5
2.1 General safety .....................5
2.1.1 Electrical safety..............6
2.1.2 Product safety ................7
2.2 Mounting over a washing
machine ....................................9
2.3 Intended use........................9
2.4 Child safety ....................... 10
2.5 Compliance with the WEEE
regulation and disposing of the
waste product: ........................10
2.6 Compliance with RoHS
Directive information ..............10
2.7 Package information......... 10
2.8 Technical Specifications.... 11
3 Your Dryer 12
3.1 Overview............................12
3.2 Package Contents .............13
4 Installation 14
4.1 Appropriate installation
location.................................... 14
4.2 Removing the transportation
safety assembly ......................14
4.3 Under counter installation 15
4.4 Connecting to the drain.....15
4.5 Adjusting the feet.............. 16
4.7 Transporation of the dryer 16
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 19
6.1 Control panel.....................19
6.2 Display Symbols................ 19
6.3 Preparing the machine ..... 20
6.4 Programme selection .......20
6.5 Main programmes.............20
6.6 Additional programmes ...20
6.7 Programme selection and
consumption table ..................23
6.8 Auxiliary functions ............24
6.9 Warning symbols............... 24
6.10 Starting the programme .25
6.11 Child Lock........................25
6.12 Changing the programme
after it has started ..................26
6.13 Cancelling the
programme ............................. 26
6.14 End of programme ..........27
7 Maintenance and cleaning 28
7.1 Cleaning Lint Filter / Loading
Door Inner Surface .................28
7.2 Cleaning the sensor .........29
7.3 Draining the water tank ....29
7.4 Cleaning the filter drawer 30
7.5 Cleaning the evaporator....32
8 Troubleshooting 33
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1. Please read this user manual first!
Dear Customer,
Thank you for prefering a Grundig product. We hope that your product
which has been manufactured with high quality and technology will
give you the best results. We advise you to read through this manual
and the other accompanying documentation carefully before using
your product and keep it for future reference. If you transfer the
product to someone else, give its manual as well. Pay attention to
all details and warnings specified in the user manual and 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:
CImportant information or useful hints about usage.
AWarning for hazardous situations with regard to life and
property.
BWarning against electric shock.
Warning against hot surfaces.
Warning against fire hazard.
Packaging materials of the product are manufactured
from recyclable materials in accordance with our National
Environment Regulations.
Do not dispose of the packaging wastes with the domestic waste
or other wastes, discard them to the dedicated collection points
designated by the local authorities.

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2. 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.
2.1 General safety
•The dryer 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. Children
should not play with the product. Cleaning and maintenance
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 materials such
as carpet, wood and tape. This will cause problems with the
dryer.
•Always have the installation and repairing procedures carried
out by the Authorized Service. Manufacturer shall not be held
liable for damages that may arise from procedures carried out
by unauthorized persons.
•Never wash the dryer by spraying or pouring water onto it!
There is the risk of electric shock!

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2.1.1 Electrical safety
AElectrical safety instructions should be followed while
electrical connection is made during the installation.
AThe appliance must not be supplied through an external
switching device, such as a timer,or connected to a
circuit that is regularly switched on and off by utility.
•Connect the dryer to a grounded outlet protected by a fuse
at the value specified on the type label. Have the grounding
installation performed by a qualified electrician. Our company
shall not be liable for any damages that will arise when the
dryer is used without grounding in accordance with the local
regulations.
•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,
maintenance, cleaning and repair works.
•Do not touch the plug with wet hands! Never unplug by pulling
on the cable, always pull out by grabbing the plug.
•Do not use extension cords, multi-plugs or adaptors to
connect the dryer to power supply in order to decrease the risk
of fire and electric shock.
•Power cable plug must be easily accessible after installation.
BDamaged mains cable should be changed notifying the
Authorized Service.
BIf the dryer is faulty, it must not be operated unless it
is repaired by an authorized service agent! There is the
risk of electric shock!

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2.1.2 Product safety
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,
kerosene, stain removers, turpentine, paraffin or
paraffin removers must be washed in hot water with
plenty of detergent before being dried in the dryer.
For this reason especially the items containing the
above specified stains must be washed very well, to do
this use adequate detergent and choose a high washing
temperature.
Below specified laundry or items must not be dried in
the dryer due to the fire hazard:
•Garments or pillows bolstered with rubber foam
(latex foam), shower bonnets, water resistant textiles,
materials with rubber reinforcement and rubber foam
pads.
•Clothing cleaned with industrial chemicals.
Items such as lighter, match, coins, metal parts, needle
etc. may damage the drum set or may lead to functional
problems. Therefore check all 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 quickly and lay
them out to dissipate the heat.
Clothes that are washed inadequately may ignite on
their own and even may ignite after drying ends.
•You must provide enough ventilation in order to prevent
gases exiting from devices operating with other types of fuels
including the naked flame from accumulating in the room due
to the back fire effect.

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AUnderwear that contains metal reinforcements should
not be dried in the dryer. Dryer may be damaged if metal
reinforcements come loose and break off during drying.
CUse softeners and similar products in accordance with
the instructions of their manufacturers.
CAlways clean the lint filter before or after each loading.
Never operate the dryer without the lint filter installed.
•Never attempt to repair the dryer by yourself. Do not perform
any repair or replacement procedures on the product even if
you know or have the ability to perform the required procedure
unless it is clearly suggested in the operating instructions or
the published service manual. Otherwise, you will be putting
your life and others’ lives in danger.
•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.
•Install your dryer at places suitable for home use. (Bathroom,
closed balcony, garage etc.)
•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 when it is open,
otherwise it may fall over.
•The lint must not be allowed to accumulate around the tumble
dryer

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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 each other reaches to
approx. 180 kilograms. Place the products on a solid floor that
has sufficient load carrying capacity!
AWashing machine cannot be placed on the dryer. Pay
attention to the above warnings during the installation
on your washing machine.
Installation Table for Washing Machine and Dryer
Dryer Depth Washing Machine Depth
62 cm 60 cm 54 cm 50 cm 49 cm 45 cm 40 cm
54 cm Can be installed Can be
installed Cannot be
installed
60 cm Can be installed Cannot be
installed
2.3 Intended use
•Dryer has been designed for domestic use. It is not suitable
for commercial use and it must not be used out of its intended
use.
•Use the dryer only for drying laundry that are marked
accordingly.
•The manufacturer waives any responsibility arisen from
incorrect usage 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.

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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 let
them tamper with the dryer. Use the child-proof lock in order
to prevent the children to tamper with the dryer.
CChild-proof lock is on the control panel. (See Child
lock)
•Keep loading door closed even when the dryer is not in use.
2.5 Compliance with the WEEE regulation and disposing of the
waste product
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.
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 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.