DCU8230
DCU8230
DCU8230
Sensor Dryer
DCU 8230
Read this manual prior to initial operation of the product!
Dear Customer,
We hope that your product, which has been manufactured in modern facilities and passed
through a strict quality control procedure, will give you very good results.
We advise you to read through this manual carefully before using your product and keep it for
future reference.
This User Manual will
• Help you use your machine in a fast and safe way.
• Read the User Manual before installing and starting your product.
• In particular, follow the instructions related to safety.
• Keep this User Manual within easy reach for future reference.
• Please read all additional documents supplied with your product.
Remember that this User Manual is also applicable for several other models.
Explanation of symbols
Throughout this User Manual the following symbols are used:
A Important safety information. Warning for hazardous situations with regard to life
and property.
B Caution; Warning for supply voltage.
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it off in the municipal receptacles provided for this purpose. Your appliance also contains a great amount
of recyclable material. It is marked with this label to indicate the used appliances that should not be mixed
with other waste. This way, the appliance recycling organised by your manufacturer will be done under
the best possible conditions, in compliance with European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment. Contact your town hall or your retailer for the used appliance collection points
closest to your home. We thank you doing your part to protect the environment.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Your Dryer 4 Programme selection and consumption
table...................................................15
Overview..............................................4
Auxiliary function.................................16
Technical Specifications........................5
Warning indicators..............................16
2 Important safety information 6 Time delay..........................................16
Starting the programme......................16
General safety......................................6 Progress of programme......................16
Intended use........................................7 Changing the programme after it has
Children’s safety...................................7 started................................................16
Child-proof lock..................................17
3 Installation 8
Finishing by canceling the programme.17
Appropriate installation location............8 End of programme.............................18
Removing the transportation safety
assembly..............................................8 7 Maintenance and cleaning 19
Under counter installation.....................8 Filter Cartridge / Door Inner Surface....19
Mounting over a washing machine........8 Sensor ..............................................19
Connection to water drain;...................8 Water tank;.........................................19
Adjusting the feet..................................9 For the condenser .............................20
First use...............................................9
Disposing of packaging material...........9 8 Suggested solutions for
Transportation of the machine..............9 problems 21
Disposing of the old machine................9
9 Guarantee 22
4 Electrical Connection 10
What is covered?................................22
Attention!............................................10
What is not covered?..........................22
Electrical requirements........................10
Important notes..................................22
Fitting a different plug ........................10
Washer/dryer combination..................10
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Technical Specifications
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Height (adjustable) 84,6 cm
Width 59,5 cm
Depth 59,8 cm
Capacity (max.) 8 kg
Weight (net) 38 kg
Voltage
Rated power input See rating plate
Model code
Specifications of this appliance may change without notice to improve the quality of the
product. Figures in this manual are schematic and may not match your product exactly.
Values stated on 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.
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2 Important safety instructions
This section includes safety information that supplied with the product. If it is not
will help protection from risks of personal compatible with the socket, have a
injuries or materialistic damages. Failure qualified electrician change the socket
to follow these instructions shall cause with a suitable one.
any warranty and reliability commitment to • Items cleaned or washed with gasoil/
become void. fuel oil, dry-laundry solvents and other
General safety combustible or explosive materials as
• Never place the machine on a carpet- well as the items that are contaminated
covered floor, otherwise, lack of airflow or spotted with such materials should
beneath the machine may cause not be dried in the product since they
electrical parts to overheat. This will emit flammable or explosive vapor.
cause problems with your machine. • Do not dry items cleaned with industrial
• If the power cable or mains plug is chemicals in the dryer.
damaged, you must call Authorised • Do not dry unwashed items in the dryer.
Service Agent for repair. • Items soiled with cooking oils, acetone,
• The product should not be plugged alcohol, fuel oil, kerosene, stain remover,
in during installation, maintenance turpentine, paraffin and paraffin removers
and repair works. Such works should must be washed in hot water with plenty
always be made by the technical of detergent before being dried in the
service. Manufacturer shall not be held dryer.
responsible for damages arising from • Garments or pillows bolstered with
processes carried out by unauthorised rubber foam (latex foam), shower
persons. bonnets, water resistant textiles,
• Connect the product to a grounded materials with rubber reinforcement and
outlet protected by a fuse of suitable rubber foam pads should not be dried in
capacity as stated in the technical the dryer.
specifications table. • Do not use fabric softeners and
• Operate your product at temperatures anti-static products unless they are
between +5°C and +35°C. recommended by the manufacturers of
• Do not use electrical devices in the the fabric softener or the product.
product. • This product must be earthed.
• Do not connect the air exit of the product Grounding installation decreases the risk
to the chimney holes which are used of electric shock by opening a path with
for the exhaust fumes of the devices low resistance for the electricity flow in
operating with gas or other types of fuel. case of a malfunction or failure. Power
• You must provide enough ventilation cable of this product is equipped with
in order to prevent gases exiting from a conductor and a grounding plug that
devices operating with other types of allows for grounding the product. This
fuels including the naked flame from plug must be installed appropriately and
accumulating in the room due to the inserted into a socket which is grounded
back fire effect. in accordance with the local laws and
• Always clean the lint filter before or after regulations.
each loading. • Do not install the product behind a door
• Never operate your dryer without the lint with a lock, sliding door or a door that
filter installed. has a hinge against the hinge of the
• Do not allow fibre, dust and dirt dryer.
accumulation around the exhaust exit • Do not install or leave this product
and at adjacent areas. in places where it will be exposed to
• Power cable plug must be within easy outdoor conditions.
reach after installation. • Do not tamper with the controls.
• Do not use extension cords, multi-plugs • Do not perform any repair or part
or adaptors to connect the dryer to replacing procedures on the product
power supply in order to decrease the even if you know or have the ability to
risk of electric shock. perform unless it is clearly suggested
• Do not make any changes on the plug in the operating instructions or the
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published service manual. when the On/Off button is on (while the
• Inside and exhaust duct of the product dryer is energized), keep the door of the
must be cleaned by the qualified service dryer closed.
personnel periodically. Intended use
• Wrong connection of grounding • This product has been designed for
conductor of the product can cause domestic use. It should not be used for
electric shock. If you have any suspect other purposes.
about the grounding connection, have • Use the product only for drying laundry
it checked by a qualified electrician, that are marked accordingly.
service representative or service • Dry only those articles in your product
personnel. that are stated in this manual.
• Do not reach into the machine when the • This product is not intended to be
drum is spinning. used by persons with physical, sensory
• Unplug the machine when it is not in or mental disorders or unlearned or
use. inexperienced people (including children)
• Never wash down the appliance with unless they are attended by a person
water! There is the risk of electric shock! who will be responsible for their safety
Always disconnect by unplugging from or who will instruct them accordingly for
the mains before cleaning. use of the product.
• Never touch the plug with wet hands. Children’s safety
Never unplug by pulling on the cable, • Electrical appliances are dangerous for
always pull out by grabbing the plug the children. Keep children away from
only. Do not operate the machine if the the machine when it is operating. Do not
power cable or plug is damaged! let them tamper with the machine.
• Never attempt to repair the machine • Packaging materials are dangerous to
yourself, otherwise, you will be putting children. Keep the packaging materials
your life and others’ lives in danger. out of reach of children or dispose
• For malfunctions that cannot be solved them by classifying according to waste
by following the information given in the directives.
safety instructions: • Do not allow children sit/climb on or
Turn off the machine and contact an enter in the product.
authorised service agent. • Children should be supervised to ensure
• Do not stop the dryer before the drying that they do not play with the product.
cycle comes to an end unless you will • Close the loading door when you leave
remove all laundry from the dryer fast in the area where the product is located.
order to lay them and dissipate the heat.
• Remove the door of the drying
compartment before decommissioning
or disposing of the product.
• The final step of the drying cycle (cool-
down cycle) occurs without applying
heat to ensure that the items are left at a
temperature that will not damage them.
• Fabric softeners or similar products
should be used as specified by the fabric
softener instructions.
• Underwear that contains metal
reinforcements should not be placed in
a dryer. Damage to the dryer can result if
metal reinforcements come loose during
drying.
• Check all garments for forgotten lighters,
coins, metal pieces, needles, etc. before
loading.
• At times when your dryer is not in use
or after the laundry is taken out following
the completion of drying process, turn
off by using the On/Off button. In cases
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3 Installation
Refer to the nearest Authorised Service Agent
for installation of your product.
C Preparation of location and electrical
installation for the product is under
customer’s responsibility.
BInstallation and electrical connections
must be carried out by a qualified
personnel.
A Prior to installation, visually check if the
product has any defects on it. If so, do
not have it installed. Damaged products
will cause risks for your safety.
Appropriate installation location
• Install the product in an environment
which has no risk of freezing and is in a AMake sure that you have removed
stable and level position. the transportation safety assembly
• Operate your product in a well ventilated, (nylon+styrofoam pieces) before using
dust-free environment. the product for the first time. Do not
• Do not block the air ducts in front of and leave any items inside the drum.
under the product with materials such as
long pile rugs and wooden bands.
• Do not place your product on a long pile Under counter installation
rug or on similar surfaces. • A special part (Part no. 297 360 0100)
• Do not install the product behind a door replacing the top trim must be provided
with a lock, sliding door or a hinged door and installed by the Authorised Service
which can strike the product. Agent in order to use the machine under
• Once the product is installed, it should a counter or in a cupboard. It should
stay at the same place where its never be operated without the top trim.
connections have been made. When • Leave at least 3 cm of space between
installing the product, make sure that the the side and rear walls of the product
rear wall of it does not touch anywhere and the walls of the counter/cupboard
(tap, socket, etc.) and also pay attention when installing your product under a
to install the product at a place where it counter or in a cupboard.
will stay permanently. Mounting over a washing
B Do not place the product on top of the machine
power cable. • A fitting device should be used between
• Keep at least 1.5 cm distance to walls of the two machines when installing above
other furniture. a washing machine. The bracket must
Removing the transportation be installed by the Authorised Service
Agent.
safety assembly • Place the product on a firm floor. If
ARemove the transportation safety it will be placed on top of a washing
assembly before using the product for machine, the approximate weight of
the first time. both machines may reach 180 kg when
1. Open the loading door. they are full. Therefore, the floor must be
2. There is a nylon bag inside the drum that capable of carrying the load on it!
contains a piece of styrofoam. Hold it
from its section marked with XX. Connection to water drain;
3. Pull the nylon towards yourself and In products equipped with a condenser unit
remove the transportation safety the water accumulated during the drying
assembly. cycle is collected in the water tank. You
should drain the accumulated water after
each washing cycle.
You can directly send the accumulated water
out through the water drain hose supplied
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with the machine instead of periodically
draining the water collected in the water tank.
Connecting the water drain hose;
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4 Electrical Connection
Make sure that you have an earthed A Undercounter installation without the
power outlet socket rated at 13 amps top cover must only be carried out by an
(minimum). authorised agent.Risk of electric shock.
Attention! A Important
If you use your dryer as built-in, Fitting a different plug
the socket must be reachable after As the colours of the wires in the mains
installation, or a separate switch (which lead of this appliance may not correspond
can disconnect the two poles) must with the coloured markings identifying the
be used in the installation. Check for terminals on your plug, proceed as follows:
suitability. 1 Connect the green - yellow or green (earth)
For a permanent connection, a master wire to the terminal in the plug marked ‘E’
switch with at least 3mm contact or with the symbol or coloured green and
clearance and minumum 13 A rating must yellow or green.
be used. 2 Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the
terminal in the plug marked ‘N’ or coloured
Electrical requirements black.
Before you insert the plug into the wall 3 Connect the brown (live) wire to the
socket make sure that the voltage and terminal in the plug marked ‘L’ or coloured
the frequency shown in the rating label red.
corresponds to your electricity supply. With the alternative plugs a 13A fuse must
We recommend that this appliance be be fitted either in the plug or adaptor or in
connected to the mains supply via a the main fuse box. If in doubt contact a
suitable switched and fused socket in a qualified electrician.
readily accessible position.
Should the mains lead of the appliance Washer/dryer combination
become damaged or need replacing at Do not stack washing machine on top of
any time, it must be replaced by a special the tumble dryer. This would damage both
purpose made mains lead which can only appliances and guarantees would become
Green and yellow
Agent.
A Warning
This appliance must be earthed
If the fitted moulded plug is not suitable for
your socket, then the plug should be cut off
and an appropriate plug fitted.
The moulded plug on this appliance
incorporates a 13A fuse. Should the fuse
need to be replaced an ASTA approved N L
BS1362 fuse of the same rating must be Blue or black
Brown or red
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5 Initial preparations for drying
Things to be done for energy
saving:
• Make sure that you operate the product
at its full capacity but pay attention to
A B C D
Low
not exceeding it.
• Spin your laundry at the highest speed
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possible when washing them. Thus,
the drying time is shortened and energy
consumption is decreased.
• Pay attention to dry same types of
laundry together.
• Follow the instructions in the user
manual for programme selection.
• Make sure that sufficient clearance is o p q
provided at the front and rear side of the
dryer for air circulation. Do not block the
grill at the front side of the product.
• Do not open the door of the machine
during drying unless necessary. If you Laundry unsuitable for drying in
must certainly open the door, pay the machine
attention not to keep it open for a long • Laundry items with metal attachments
time. such as belt buckles and metal buttons
• Do not add new (wet) laundry during can damage your dryer.
drying. • Do not dry items such as woollens, silk
• Lint and fibres released from the laundry garments and nylon stockings, delicate
to the air during the drying cycle are embroidered fabrics, laundry with metal
collected in the “Lint Filter”. Make sure accessories and items such as sleeping
that you clean the filters before or after bags in the dryer.
each drying. • Laundry made of delicate and valuable
• In models with condenser, make sure fabrics as well as lace curtains can be
that you clean the condenser regularly at creased. Do not dry them in the dryer!
least once every month or after every 30 • Do not dry items made of hermetic fibres
drying cycles. such as pillows and quilts in the dryer.
• In vented models, follow the chimney • Laundry made of foam or rubber will be
connection rules in the user manual and deformed.
pay attention to the chimney cleaning. • Do not dry laundry containing rubber in
• Ventilate the room, where the dryer is the dryer.
located, well during drying. • Do not dry laundry exposed to
• For power saving in models with lamps, petroleum, oil, combustible or explosive
at times when your dryer is not in agents in the dryer even if they are
use, keep the door closed if the On/ washed beforehand.
Off button is pressed (if the dryer is • Overly wet laundry or laundry with
energized). dripping water must not be put into the
Laundry suitable for drying in dryer.
the machine • Items cleaned or washed with gasoil/
fuel oil, dry-laundry solvents and other
C Always follow the suggestions on the combustible or explosive materials as
laundry labels. Dry only the laundry well as the items that are contaminated
having a label stating that they are or spotted with such materials should
suitable for drying in a dryer and make not be dried in the product since they
sure that you select the appropriate emit flammable or explosive vapor.
programme. • Do not dry items cleaned with industrial
chemicals in the dryer.
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• Do not dry your unwashed laundry in the A Consider the information in the
dryer. "Programme Selection Table". Always
• Items soiled with cooking oils, acetone, start the programme in accordance with
alcohol, fuel oil, kerosene, stain remover, the maximum load capacity.
turpentine, paraffin and paraffin removers C Adding laundry to the machine more
must be washed in hot water with plenty than the level shown in the figure is not
of detergent before being dried in the recommended. Drying performance
dryer. will degrade when the machine is
• Garments or pillows bolstered with overloaded. Furthermore, your dryer and
rubber foam (latex foam), shower your laundry can be damaged.
bonnets, water resistant textiles, C Place your laundry into the drum loosely
materials with rubber reinforcement and so that they will not get tangled.
rubber foam pads should not be dried in Following weights are given as examples.
the dryer.
• Do not use fabric softeners and Approximate
Home articles
anti-static products unless they are weights (g)
recommended by the manufacturers of Cotton quit covers (double) 1500
the fabric softener or the product.
• Do not dry the underwear reinforced with Cotton quit covers (single) 1000
metal parts in the dryer. If these metal Bed sheets (double) 500
reinforcements loosen and break during Bed sheets (single) 350
drying, they will damage your dryer.
Preparing laundry for drying Large tablecloths 700
• Check all laundry items before loading Small tablecloths 250
them into the product to make sure that Tea napkins 100
there are no lighters, coins, metal items,
needles and etc. in their pockets or on Bath towels 700
any part of them. Hand towels 350
• Fabric softeners and similar products Approximate
must be used in accordance with the Garments weights (g)
instructions of the manufacturer of the
relevant products. Blouses 150
• All laundry must be spun at the highest Cotton shirts 300
spin speed that your washing machine Shirts 200
allows for the laundry type.
• Laundry may be tangled after washing. Cotton dresses 500
Separate your laundry before placing Dresses 350
them into your dryer.
• Sort your laundry according to their Jeans 700
types and thicknesses. Dry the same Handkerchiefs (10 pieces) 100
type of laundry together. E.g.: fine T-Shirts 125
kitchen towels and table cloths dry faster
than the thick bath towels. Loading
Correct load capacity • Open the loading door.
• Place laundry items loosely into the
dryer.
• Push the loading door to close. Ensure
that no items are caught in the door.
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6 Selecting a Programme and Operating Your Machine
Control panel
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Preparing the machine you do not take the laundry out after the
1. Plug in your machine. programme is over. This programme rotates
2. Place the laundry in the machine. the laundry in 10-minute intervals to prevent
3. Press the “On/Off” button. creasing.
C Pressing the “On/Off” button does not Special programmes
necessarily mean that the programme For special cases, there are also extra
has started. Press "Start/Pause/Cancel" programmes available:
button of the machine to start the C Additional programmes may differ
programme. according to the model of your machine.
Programme selection Xpress 35’ min.
Decide the appropriate programme from You can use this programme to dry the
the table below which includes drying cottons that are spun at high speeds in
temperatures in degrees. Select the desired your washing machine. It can dry your 2 kg
programme with the programme selection Cotton laundry (3 Shirts / 5 T-Shirts) within 35
button. minutes.
Dry at high temperature only for C In order to obtain better results from the
cotton laundry. Thick and multi dryer programmes, your laundry must
Extra dry layered laundry (E.g.: towels, be washed with suitable programme and
linens, jeans) are dried in a way spun at the recommended spin speeds
that they do not require ironing in your washing machine.
before placing in the wardrobe. Shirt
Normal laundry (E.g.: Dries the shirts in a more sensitive way so
tablecloths, underwear) are that they are less creased and ironed easily.
Cupboard dry dried in a way that they do not C Shirts may contain little amount of
require ironing before placing in dampness at the and of the programme.
the drawers. It is advised not to leave the shirts in the
Normal laundry (E.g.: dryer.
tablecloths, underwear) are Jeans
dried in a way that they do not You can use this programme to dry the jeans
Normal dry require ironing before placing that are spun at high speeds in your washing
in the drawers, but more machine.
than those in the ready to
wearoption.
C Review the relevant part of the
programme table.
Normal laundry (E.g., Shirts, •Delicates
Iron Dry dresses) are dried ready to be You can dry at a lower temperature your very
ironed. delicate laundry (silk blouses, fine underwear,
. etc.) that are suitable for drying or laundry
C For further programme details, see, which is advised to be hand-washed.
“Programme Selection Table”
Main programmes C It is recommended to use a cloth bag
Depending on the type of laundry, the to avoid certain delicate garments
following main programmes are available: and laundry from getting creased
Cottons or damaged. Take your garments
You can dry your durable laundry with this immediately out of the dryer and hang
programme. Dries at high temperature. It them after the programme ends in order
is recommended to use for your cotton to prevent them being creased.
items (such as bed sheets, quilt cover, •Ventilation
underclothing, etc.). Only ventilation is performed for 10 minutes
Synthetics without blowing hot air. You can air your
You can dry your less durable laundry clothes that have been kept at closed
with this programme. It dries at a lower environments for a long time thanks to this
temperature compared to the cottons programme to deodorize unpleasant odours.
programme. It is recommended for your
synthetic laundry (such as shirts, blouses, •Timer programmes
synthetic/cotton blended laundry, etc.). You can select one of the 10 min., 20 min.,
C Do not dry curtains and lace in your 40 min. and 60 min. timer programmes
machine. to achieve the desired final drying level at
Anti-creasing low temperatures. Programme dries at
A 2-hour anti creasing programme to prevent the selected time regardless of the drying
laundry from creasing will be activated if temperature.
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Programme selection and consumption table
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Spin speed in Approximate
Capacity Drying time
Programmes washing machine amount of
(kg) (minutes)
(rpm) remaining humidity
Cottons / Coloreds
Delicates
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Auxiliary function C During the time delay period, laundry
Cancel audio warning is rotated for 4 seconds in every 10
Your dryer will give an audio warning when minutes to prevent creasing.
the programme comes to an end. If you do Canceling the time delay
not want to hear the audio warning, press If you want to cancel the time delay
“Cancel Audio Warning” button. The relevant countdown and start the programme:
light will turn on when this button is pressed 1. Press “Start/Pause/Cancel” button for
and an audio warning will not be given when about 3 seconds.
the programme comes to an end. 2. Press “Start/Pause/Cancel” button to
C You can select this function either before start the programme right away.
or after the programme starts. Starting the programme
Warning indicators 1. Press “Start/Pause/Cancel” button to
C Warning indicators may differ according start the programme.
to the model of your dryer. 2. Light of the “Start/Pause/Cancel”
Filter cleaning button will turn on to indicate that the
A warning light will turn on to remind filter programme has started.
cleaning after the programme finishes. Progress of programme
C If the filter cleaning warning light lights up Progress of a running programme is shown
continuously, please refer to, “Suggested through the programme follow-up indicator.
solutions for problems”. At the beginning of every programme step,
Water tank the relevant indicator LED will light up and
Warning light starts flashing when the tank is light of the completed step will turn off.
filled with water. The dryer stops operating if
the warning light turns on when a programme “Drying”:
is running. Drain the water in the water tank - Drying level will be illuminated during the
to restart the dryer. Press “Start/Pause/ whole drying process until the drying degree
Cancel” button to start the programme reaches “iron dry”.
after you have emptied the water tank. The “Iron Dry”:
warning light turns off and the programme - Starts to illuminate when the drying
resumes operating. degree reaches “iron dry” step and remains
illuminated until the next step.
Time delay “Cupboard dry”:
If you wish to dry your clothes at a later time, Starts to illuminate when the drying degree
thanks to the time delay function, you can reaches “Ready to wear” step and remains
delay the programme start up to 3 hours, 6 illuminated until the next step.
hours or 9 hours. “Final / Anti-creasing”:
1. Open the loading door and put the - Illuminates when the programme comes
laundry in. to an end and anti-creasing function is
C Make sure that all air outlets are open, activated.
door filter is cleaned and the water tank
is empty.
2. Set the drying programme and, if C If more than one LED light up or
required, the auxiliary functions. flash concurrently, it means there is
3. When the time programming button is malfunctioning or a failure (please see,
pressed once, a 3 hour delay is selected Solution suggestions for problems).
and the relevant led lights. When the Changing the programme after it
same button is pressed again, 6 hours; has started
and if pressed once more, 9 hours delay You can use this feature to dry your clothes
will be selected. If the time programming under higher or lower temperatures after your
button is pressed one more time, time dryer has started.
delaying function will be cancelled. Set For example;
the time delay as you require. 1. Press and hold the “Start/Pause/Cancel”
4. Delayed operation of the selected button for about 3 seconds to “Cancel”
programme is started by pressing the programme in order to select “Extra
the "Start/Pause/Cancel" button after Dry” programme instead of “Iron Dry”
selecting the time delay. programme.
C Additional laundry may be loaded / taken 2. Select the “Extra Dry” programme by
out during the time delay period. rotating the programme selection button.
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3. Press “Start/Pause/Cancel” button to audio warning” buttons simultaneously for 3
start the programme. seconds to activate the child-press lock.
C Press “Start/Pause/Cancel” button for To start a new programme after the programme
3 seconds to cancel the programme is over or to interrupt the programme, the child-
or turn the programme selection knob proof lock should be deactivated. Press the same
buttons for 3 sec. again to deactivate the child-
in any direction to end the programme proof lock.
while the machine is running. Water tank C Child-proof lock is deactivated when the
and filter cleaning warning lights turn on machine is restarted by pressing the On/
to warn the user when the programme is
cancelled by pressing the “Start/Pause/ Off button.
Cancel” button for 3 seconds. However,
the warning lights do not turn on when
the programme is cancelled by turning
the programme selection knob. Only the
drying light turns on and the machine
remains in hold until a new programme
is selected and the “Start/Pause/Cancel”
button is pressed. Child-proof lock of the
machine should not be active in order
to perform these two operations. If the
child-proof lock is active, deactivate it C Press the relevant buttons for 3 seconds
before performing these operations. to activate the child-proof lock. A long
beep will be heard and the child-proof
Adding/removing laundry in standby lock will be activated. A double beep
mode will be heard if you press any button
In order to add or remove laundry after the or turn the programme selection knob
programme starts: while the child-proof lock is active. Press
1. Press the “Start/Pause/Cancel” button the buttons for 3 seconds to deactivate
to switch the dryer to “Pause” mode. the child-proof lock. Single beep will
Drying process will stop. be heard and child-proof lock will be
2. Open the door at “Pause” position and deactivated.
close it again after adding or taking out A A double beep will be heard if you turn
laundry. the programme selection knob when
3. Press “Start/Pause/Cancel” button to the machine is running and the child-
start the programme. proof lock is active. If you deactivate
C Any laundry added after the drying the child-proof lock without returning
process has started may cause the dried the programme selection knob to its
clothes in the machine intermingle with previous position, the programme will
wet clothes and the result will be wet be terminated since the position of the
laundry after the drying process is over. programme selection knob is changed.
C Laundry may be added or taken out The drying light turns on and the
as much as desired during a drying machine remains on hold until a new
process, but this process will extend programme is selected and the “Start/
the programme duration and increase Pause/Cancel” button is pressed.
energy consumption since the drying will Finishing by canceling the
be interrupted continuously. Therefore, it
is recommended to add laundry before programme
the drying programme has started. To cancel any selected programme:
Press “Start/Pause/Cancel” button for about
Child-proof lock 3 seconds. The “Filter cleaning”, “Water tank”
There is a child-proof lock to prevent any and “End/ Anti-creasing” warning lights will
programme interruption due to the pressing turn on at the end of this period for reminding
of button while the programme is running. purposes.
The loading door and all buttons except A As the inside of the dryer will be
the “On/Off” button on the control panel excessively hot when you cancel the
are deactivated when the child-proof lock is programme while the dryer is running,
active. activate the ventilation programme to
Press the “Start/Pause/Cancel” and “Cancel cool it down.
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End of programme
The “End/Anti-creasing”, “Filter cleaning”
and “Water tank” warning lights on the
programme follow up indicator will turn on
when the programme comes to an end.
The door can be opened and the machine
becomes ready for a second cycle.
Press “On/Off” button to turn off the dryer.
C Final step of the drying cycle (cooling
step) is performed without heat
application in order to keep the items
at a temperature that would not harm
them.
C A 2-hour anti creasing programme to
prevent laundry from creasing will be
activated if you do not take the laundry
out after the programme has come to an
end.
C If you will not take the laundry out
immediately, do not stop the dryer before
the drying process is complete.
C Clean the filter after each drying (please
see, Filter cleaning).
C Drain the water tank after each drying
(please see, Water tank)
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7 Maintenance and cleaning
Filter Cartridge / Door Inner There are humidity sensors in your dryer that
Surface detect whether the laundry is dry or not.
Lint and fibres released from the laundry to To clean the sensor:
the air during the drying cycle are collected in 1. Open the loading door of the dryer.
the “Filter Cartridge”. 2. Allow the machine to cool down if drying
has been carried out.
3. Wipe the metal sensors with a soft cloth,
dampened with vinegar and dry them.
C Clean metal sensors 4 times a year.
A Never use solvents, cleaning agents
or similar substances when cleaning
since these materials can cause fire and
explosion!
Water tank;
The moisture in the damp laundry is taken
from the laundry and condens ed. Drain the
water tank after each drying cycle or during
drying when “Water tank” warning light turns
on.
CSuch fibre and lint are generally formed A Condensed water is not drinkable!
during wearing and washing. A Never take out the water tank when the
C Always clean the filter and the inner programme is running!
surfaces of the cover after each drying - Inside the drawer on the panel
process. - Behind the kick plate cover
C You can clean the filter and filter area by If you forget to drain the water tank, your
vacuum cleaner. dryer will stop during the following drying
To clean the filter: cycles when the water tank is full and
1. Open the loading door. the “Water tank” warning light will turn
2. Remove the cover filter by pulling it up on. If this is the case, press the “Start/
and open the filter. Pause/Cancel” button to resume the
3. Clean lint, fibre, and cotton raveling by drying cycle after draining the water
hand or with a soft piece of cloth. tank.
4. Close the filter and place it back into its To drain the water tank:
seat. 1. Drain the water as shown on the
C Clogging may arise on the filter surface picturre .
after using your machine for some time;
if this occurs, wash the filter with water
and dry it before using again.
C Clean the entire inner surface of the
cover and door gasket.
Sensor
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2. If there is lint accumulation in the water 3. Pull out the condenser.
tank cover, clean it and press to close.
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8 Suggested solutions for problems
Drying process takes too much time
• Meshes of the filter may be clogged. Wash with water
Laundry comes out wet at the end of drying.
• Meshes of the filter may be clogged. Wash with water.
• Excessive laundry might have been loaded in. Do not load the dryer in excess.
Dryer does not switch on or the programme does not start. Dryer is not activated when
set.
• It might have not been plugged in. Make sure that the machine is plugged in.
• The loading door may be ajar. Make sure that the loading door is properly closed.
• Programme might have not been set or the «Start/Pause/Cancel» button might have
not been pressed. Make sure that the programme has been set and it is not in “Pause”
mode.
• «Childproof lock» might have been activated. Deactivate the childproof lock.
Programme has been interrupted without any cause.
• The loading door may be ajar. Make sure that the loading door is properly closed.
• Electricity may be cut off. Press «Start/Pause/Cancel» button to start the programme.
• Make sure that the condenser cover and the red lock is closed securely.
Laundry has shrunk, become felted or deteriorated.
• A programme suitable for the laundry type might have not been used. Dry only the
laundry which is suitable for drying in dryer after checking the labels on your clothes.
• Select a programme with suitable low temperature for the laundry type to dry your
clothes.
Drum lightning does not come on. (For models with lamp)
• Dryer might have not been started by using the «On/Off» button. Make sure that the
dryer is on.
• Bulb may have blown. Call the authorized service to replace the bulb.
“Final / Anti-creasing” LED flashes.
• The 2-hour anti creasing programme to prevent laundry from creasing might have
been activated. Turn off the dryer and take out the laundry.
“Final / Anti-creasing” LED is on.
• Programme has come to an end. Turn off the dryer and take out the laundry.
The “Drying” LED flashes.
• A heat sensor failure has occurred. Dryer ends the programme without heating. Turn
off the dryer and take out the laundry. Call your authorized service
• “Filter cleaning” LED is on.
• Filter might have not been cleaned. Clean the cover filter.
“Water comes out the cover”
• Clean the entire inner surface of the cover and door gasket.
“Cover opens spontaneously.”
• Push it until you hear that it is closed.
For products with a condenser:
“Water tank” warning LED is on.
• Water may be full. Drain the water in the tank.
“Condenser cleaning” LED is on.
• Condenser might have not been cleaned. Clean the filters in the condenser under the
kick plate.
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