7 kg Vented Clothes Dryer
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODEL: AK-VD7KG
Contents
05 General Safety Instructions
07 Unpacking
08 Product Overview
10 Installation
15 Instructions
20 FAQs and Troubleshooting Guide
22 Other Useful Information
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General Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT! READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Read this manual thoroughly before first use, the safety precautions enclosed herein
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury when correctly adhered to. Keep the
manual in a safe place for future reference, along with the completed warranty card
and purchase receipt. If applicable, pass these instructions on to the next owner.
Always follow basic safety precautions and accident prevention measures when
using an electrical appliance, including the following:
Electrical safety and cord handling
• Voltage: Make sure your outlet voltage and circuit frequency correspond to the
voltage indicated on the appliance rating label and your outlet socket is properly
earthed. If this is not the case, do not use the dryer.
• Separate circuit: We strongly recommend you connect the appliance to a separate
circuit serving only this appliance. This provides the best performance and prevents
overloading the house wiring circuits that could cause a fire hazard from overheating.
• Electrical hazard: Do not insert any objects into the appliance.
• No extension cord: Do not use this appliance with a power adaptor or extension
cord. CAUTION: If such a device must be used, the cord or outlet device must be
positioned so that it is not subject to splashing or ingress of moisture.
• Protect the power cord. Do not kink or damage the power cord. Position the cord
out of the way so no one steps on or places anything on the cord or against it. Do
not run the cord under floor coverings. Arrange the cord away from traffic areas
where it will not become a trip hazard.
• Damage: Do not operate the appliance after it malfunctions or has been dropped
or damaged. In case of damage, contact our after sales support centre for advice.
• Damaged cord: If the power supply cord is damaged, do not attempt to change
it yourself. A damaged cord or plug must be replaced by the manufacturer or a
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
• Disconnect: Unplug the clothes dryer from the power supply after use, before
cleaning, servicing or moving the appliance. To disconnect, turn the appliance off,
switch off the power outlet and remove the plug from the power outlet. Grip the
plug when disconnecting; do not pull on the cord. After disconnection, wait at least
two minutes before turning the appliance back on again.
• RCD: Unless your home is already fitted with a residual current device (safety
switch), we recommend installing an RCD with a rated residual operating current
not exceeding 30 mA to provide additional safety protection when using electrical
appliances. See your electrician for professional advice.
Usage conditions and restrictions
• Domestic use only: This appliance is intended for household use only. It is not
suitable for commercial, industrial or trade use. Do not use it for anything other than
its intended purpose (drying domestic quantities of washing), and only use it as
described in this manual.
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General Safety Instructions (Cont.)
• Indoor use only: Do not use the appliance outdoors.
• Usage restriction: The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children: Supervise children to ensure they do not play with the dryer. Close
supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
• Installation requirements: Do not install the appliance in a tight fitting cabinet. Do
not install it near heat sources such as radiators, heaters, air ducts or direct sunlight.
Place the clothes dryer on a flat, firm, dry and stable floor in a well ventilated area. Do
not place it on any soft material such as foam or plastic.
• Ventilation: The dryer has ventilation openings in the base. Ensure that vents are
not blocked or covered by newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, carpet, etc.
• Before use: Make sure to remove transport packaging at the rear of the dryer.
WARNING: Before loading the dryer, always ensure no pet or young child has
climbed into it. Do not overload the clothes dryer.
• Suitability for tumble drying: Only load suitable items into the clothes dryer. See
the box on the opposite page for which items and materials are unsuitable for the
clothes dryer and may present a fire risk.
• Preparation: Make sure all pockets of clothing to be dried are empty. Hard, sharp
objects such as coins, safety pins, bra wires, nails, screws, lighters or matches
must be removed as they can cause extensive damage to the dryer.
WARNING: Any damage or malfunction resulting from foreign objects is not
covered by your warranty and may lead to expensive repairs.
• No open flames: Do not place open flame sources such as candles on the dryer.
• Hot surface: Parts of the appliance may be hot after a long drying cycle. Always
ensure children are kept away from the machine. Do not store plastic, paper or
clothing that may burn or melt on top of the dryer during operation.
• Cool down: The final part of a clothes dryer cycle occurs without heat (cool down
cycle) to ensure that the items are left at a temperature that will not damage them.
WARNING: Never stop the clothes dryer before the end of the drying cycle unless
all items are removed quickly and spread out so the heat is dissipated.
• Subsequent cycles: After turning off the power supply to the clothes dryer, wait at
least two minutes before turning it back on again.
• Lint filter: WARNING! The lint filter must be in place when drying. It must be
cleaned before or after each use.
• Service/repair: Except for the filters that require cleaning, this appliance contains no
user-serviceable parts inside. Do not attempt to open, disassemble or repair it yourself; only have it serviced by qualified personnel, call our after sales support centre.
The appliance should not be tilted or turned sideways during use or maintenance.
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General Safety Instructions (Cont.)
• WARNING: This 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 a utility.
• CAUTION: Do not overload the dryer: the maximum amount of dry textile material
that can be dried in one load is 7.0kg.
• Misuse: Improper use or installation may result in the risk of fire, electric shock
and/or injury. We accept no liability for any eventual damages or injury caused by
improper use or handling, or by any other noncompliance with the instructions in
this manual.
CAUTION!
The items listed below are UNSUITABLE for clothes drying. They can cause fire
in the dryer or extensive damage. DO NOT place them in the clothes dryer.
: Items containing foam rubber (also known as latex foam) or similarly textured
rubber-like materials — when heated, these materials can spontaneously combust
and cause a fire.
: Items that have been spotted or soaked with cooking oil, or with highly flammable
substances — these substances constitute a fire hazard. Highly flammable
substances used in domestic environments include acetone, alcohol, petrol,
kerosene, some stain removers, dry-cleaning solvents, turpentine, waxes, wax
removers and some hair care products. (This also includes items that have
previously been cleaned or spotted with dry-cleaning solvents or other flammable
or explosive substances.)
: If it is unavoidable that fabrics that contain vegetable or cooking oil, or that have
been contaminated by hair care products, be placed in a tumble dryer, they
should first be washed in hot water with extra detergent — this will reduce, but not
eliminate, the hazard. The ‘cool down’ cycle of a clothes dryer should be used to
reduce the temperature of the items. They should not be removed from the clothes
dryer or piled or stacked while hot.
: Undergarments that contain metal reinforcements (such as underwire bras), which
can come loose during drying and damage the clothes dryer.
: Plastic articles such as shower caps or waterproof baby bibs.
: Rubber-backed articles, clothes fitted with foam rubber pads, pillows, galoshes
and rubber coated tennis shoes.
: Fabric softeners or similar products, unless specifically recommended by the
product manufacturer for use in a clothes dryer to eliminate the effects of static
electricity.
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General Safety Instructions (Cont.)
CAUTION!
• Do not use the tumble dryer if industrial chemicals have been used for cleaning.
• Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.
• Do not allow lint to accumulate around the tumble dryer. Clean the filter after every use.
• Adequate ventilation has to be provided to avoid the backflow of gases into the
room from appliances burning other fuels, including open fires.
This symbol alerts you to take care as oil-affected items can ignite
spontaneously, especially when exposed to heat, such as in a clothes
dryer. The items become warm, causing an oxidation reaction in
the oil. Oxidation creates heat. If the heat cannot escape, the items
can become hot enough to catch fire. Piling, stacking or storing oilaffected items can prevent heat from escaping and so create a fire
hazard.
CAUTION: HOT SURFACES!
Parts of the appliance can become hot during use and retain heat for
some time after turning off. Do not touch hot surfaces!
To avoid scalding and creating a fire risk, do not stop the dryer before
the end of the drying cycle, as parts of it may get hot during use. If you
must remove items during the drying cycle, open the door, remove
them quickly, and spread them out so that the heat is dissipated.
The door window may be hot after a long drying cycle. Please ensure
children are kept away from the machine.
Do not use any combustible substances (for example, spray cans)
close to the dryer while it is in operation. If gas has escaped from the
can, do not touch the plug or start/pause the appliance.
Important safety advice regarding installation
• Install the dryer in a dry, well ventilated area, away from heat and direct sunlight.
• Do NOT install the appliance:
: behind a lockable door, sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side of
the dryer, in such a way that a full opening of the tumble dryer door is restricted.
: in a tight fitting cabinet
: in an area where it will be exposed to water or weather, which could cause
permanent damage
: in an area where gas or flammable substances are used
: directly on top of a washing machine.
• All electrical connections must be made by qualified personnel and all instructions
in this manual as well as local safety regulations are observed.
• Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue which is used for exhausting fumes
from appliances burning gas or other fuels.
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Unpacking
Unpacking the clothes dryer
CAUTION: EXTREMELY HEAVY!
A team lift or mechanical aid is required when moving this appliance.
Keep the appliance as upright as possible during transportation.
• This product has been packaged to
protect it against transportation damage.
Remove all packaging materials from
around the appliance and inside the
drum, including the foam base (Fig. 1).
• Keep the original packaging carton and
materials in a safe place. It will help
prevent any damage if the product
needs to be transported in the future,
and you can use it to store the appliance
when it is not in use. In the event thatthe
packaging materials are to be disposed
of, please recycle them where possible.
• Plastic wrapping can be a suffocation hazard for babies and young children, so
ensure all packaging materials are out of their reach and disposed of safely.
• Remove any tapes securing the power supply cord and vent hose and all accessory
parts from the drum.
Fig. 1Fig. 1
Checking the package contents
• Check all parts of the package against the scope of delivery list on the following
pages and ensure you have received all items.
• Check the clothes dryer for any damage from transportation. Unwind the power
cord to its full length and inspect it for damage. Do not use the appliance if the
appliance or its cord has been damaged or is not working properly. In case of
damage, or if anything is missing, please contact our after sales support centre for
advice on examination, repair or return of the damaged product.
• Read this manual to familiarise yourself with all the parts and operating principles
of the machine. Pay particular attention to the safety instructions on the previous
pages.
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Product Overview
Scope of delivery
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Clothes dryer
1 Control panel
2 Viewing window
3 Front housing
4 Lint filter (inside drum)
5 Door lock (inside)
6 Tumbling drum (inside)
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NOTE: Due to continued product improvement, images
and illustrations in this manual may vary slightly from
the product purchased. All images in this manual are
for reference purposes only. Parts are not necessarily
pictured to scale.
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Product Overview (Cont.)
Scope of delivery (cont.)
Rear view
7 Thermostat reset button
8 Vent outlets
Accessories (not shown)
9 Vent hose
Documentation (not shown)
Instruction manual
Warranty certificate
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