Grundig GWN 47430 [87/92] Troubleshooting

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Washing Machine / User‘s Manual

Troubleshooting

Washing performance is poor: Stains persist or the laundry is not whitened. (**)

• Insufficient amount of detergent is used. >>> Use recommended amount of detergent appropriate for the

laundry.

• Excessive laundry was loaded in. >>> Do not load the machine in excess. Load with amounts

recommended in the "Programme and consumption table".

• Wrong programme and temperature were selected. >>> Select the proper programme and temperature

Washing performance is poor: Clothes smell unpleasantly. (**)

• Odours and bacteria layers are formed on the drum as a result of continuous washing at lower

temperatures and/or in short programmes. >>> Leave the detergent drawer as well as the loading door

of the machine ajar after each washing. Thus, a humid environment favorable for bacteria cannot occur in

the machine.

Colour of the clothes faded. (**)

• Excessive laundry was loaded in. >>> Do not load the machine in excess.

• Detergent in use is damp. >>> Keep detergents closed in an environment free of humidity and do not

expose them to excessive temperatures.

• A higher temperature is selected. >>> Select the proper programme and temperature according to the

prewash cycle is not selected, machine can take this detergent during rinsing or softener step. Put the

detergent in the correct compartment.

• Pump filter is clogged. >>> Check the filter.

• Drain hose is folded. >>> Check the drain hose.

Laundry became stiff after washing. (**)

• Insufficient amount of detergent is used. >>> Using insufficient amount of detergent for the water hardness

can cause the laundry to become stiff in time. Use appropriate amount of detergent according to the

water hardness.

• Detergent is put in the wrong compartment. >>> If detergent is put in the prewash compartment although

prewash cycle is not selected, machine can take this detergent during rinsing or softener step. Put the