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Grundig washing machines are not the most popular in Russia. You will not find them in classic retail chains. We will find out what brand it is and whether these machines are worth buying.
About brand
Companies are born and die, but brands remain. Grundig, created in 1945, a landmark year for Germany, was unable to compete with powerful corporations. But the famous trademark still exists.
Who is the manufacturer?
Grundig is a German brand that was valued in Europe for high-quality household appliances. One day, Grundig, a company with a long history, went bankrupt. Before bankruptcy, the brand managed to be under the control of Philips, then it was bought by the Turkish company BEKO, along with Alba Plc (Great Britain). Today Grundig Elektronik AS is a Turkish company within Arçelik.
The history of the brand is long and confusing, but the buyer is most interested in where automatic washing machines (CMA) are assembled and how reliable are they? The company’s factories are located in different countries of the world, including Germany. It is clear that buyers are interested in cars assembled in their “historical homeland”.
Users interested in Grundig products can visit the official website of the company. There is no Russian version.
Where can I buy?
There are a lot of offers in online stores. Moreover, buyers are offered delivery “directly from Germany”. There are also many offers of used equipment. German quality still attracts buyers from the former post-Soviet space. There are a lot of used washer offers on the net. Moreover, they are often more expensive than brand new Indesites or Aristons. When buying SMA, which washed a ton of linen for its German owners, our consumers expect to use “used equipment” for at least a few years.
Models overview
The manufacturer offers frontal SMAs of the middle price range. Consider several typical models and evaluate their characteristics. Note that the tanks of these washing machines are made of plastic, which means that they are silent and not as heavy as their counterparts with stainless steel tanks. But these machines have an inverter motor – economical, quiet and durable.
GUN 47430 — на 7 кг
A stand-alone machine with a large drum. Its volume is enough to serve a family of 3-5 people. There is a built-in LCD display – all important information about the washing process will be displayed on it. Management is carried out using touch buttons.
- Capacity: 7 kg.
- Drying: no.
- Drum volume: 55 l.
- Water consumption: 41 liters per cycle.
- Spin speed: 1400 rpm.
- Number of programs: 15 pcs. (including hypoallergenic, for black things).
- Energy efficiency class: A+++.
- Washing / spinning classes: A / B.
- Safety: Leak proof, child proof, imbalance and foam control.
- Noise level (wash/spin/): 56/76 dB.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x55x84 cm.
GUN 58650 WBC — на 8 кг
Spacious machine with side loading. The control panel has a built-in LCD screen. A good display makes it easy to parse all the necessary information. Control buttons – touch.
- Capacity: 8 kg.
- Drying: no.
- Drum volume: 64 l.
- Water consumption: 45 liters per cycle.
- Spin speed: 1600 rpm.
- Number of programs: 16 pcs. (including hypoallergenic, for black things).
- Energy efficiency class: A+++.
- Washing / spinning classes: A / B.
- Safety: Leak proof, child proof, imbalance and foam control.
- Noise level (wash/spin/): 56/76 dB.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x55x84 cm.
This model is slightly better / larger than the previous one in everything. True, and it costs 5 rubles more.
GWN59673C — at 9 kg
This is the most spacious machine in the Grundig lineup. 9 kg load is enough to serve the largest family. The device is quite weighty, weighing 78 kg. The control panel is equipped with an informative display, and the device is controlled by touch.
- Capacity: 9 kg.
- Drying: no.
- Water consumption: 48 liters per cycle.
- Spin speed: 1600 rpm.
- Number of programs: 16 pcs. (including quick, delicate, synthetics, for mixed laundry, hypoallergenic, for cotton, for wool, for black items).
- Energy efficiency class: A+++.
- Washing / spinning classes: A / A.
- Safety: Leak proof, child proof, imbalance and foam control.
- Noise level (wash/spin/): 50/75 dB.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 60x59x85 cm.
The GWN59673C has a reduced noise level – this large machine is less noisy than the previous two modifications.
Advantages
Advantages and features of Grundig washing machines:
- There is a delayed start – up to 24 hours. The user can program the machine to turn on at the desired time.
- High spin speed – after spinning, the laundry is almost dry.
- Economical water consumption per cycle.
- The highest class of energy consumption – the machine consumes electricity very economically.
- Installed inverter motor – brushless. Unlike the collector analogue, it works quieter, and most importantly, it opens up great opportunities for the developers of washing machines. This engine is able to smoothly change the speed of rotation, which is very useful for SMA.
Disadvantages
The disadvantages of all Grundig SMAs are common, but they do not relate to quality and technical points:
- You have to order goods from abroad. These machines are not commercially available.
- High price.
It often happens, especially when buying used equipment, that there is no instruction. It doesn’t matter, each user can download the necessary Grundig manual for a specific model. You can get acquainted with the technical instructions on the website – TIs for all modifications are collected here. True, the choice there is limited to German, but you can always make an online translation in a matter of seconds.
Conclusions
Summing up:
- You can buy SMA “Grundig” (sometimes they say “Grundik”) on Internet sites – new from Germany or used.
- There are practically no negative reviews on the products of the brand in question. German washing machines are in demand among consumers who choose good quality for good money.
- It is advisable to trust the repair and adjustment of German machines to authorized Grundig service centers. Here, repairs will be carried out according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and using original spare parts.
- The choice of models from the brand is small. They are all very similar – the similarity can be seen even in the photo. They differ mainly in the volume of the drum. These are full-size frontal cars, simple and solid, in the best traditions of German technology.
SMA Grundig are typical representatives of high-quality German technology. They are designed for long and hard work, their drum is capacious and fast – the linen is washed and wrung out with high quality. If you have a positive experience in buying equipment abroad, you can try again – German quality is worth it.