Beko DA8012GA User Manual

Dryer

User Manual

DA 8012 GA

EN

2960312527/131119.1022

Please read this user manual first!

Dear Customer,
Thank you for prefering a Beko 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:

WARNING!

• Warning against scalding hazard.

NOTE

C

• Important information or useful hints about
usage.

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.

B

DANGER!

• Warning against electric shock.

DANGER!

• Warning against fire hazard.

WARNING!

A

• Warning for hazardous situations with regard
to life and property.

WARNING!

• Warning against hot surfaces.

This product was manufactured using the latest technology in environmentally friendly conditions.

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1 Important instructions for safety and environment

C

NOTE

• 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.

1.1 General safety

WARNING!

A

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.

A

WARNING!

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!

For the products with
a steam function:

WARNING!

A

• Use only distilled water or water
condensed in the water tank of the
machine in steam programs. Do
not use mains water or additives.
When using condensed water in the
water tank, it should be filtered and
cleared of fibres.

• Do not open the door when steam
programs are running. Hot water
may be expelled.

• Before putting laundry in a steam
program, stains on it should be
removed.

• You may only put laundry that is not
dirty or stained but permeated with
unpleasant odour in steam (odour
removal) program.

• Do not use any dry cleaning sets
or additional materials in a steam
program or in any program.

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1.1.1 Electrical safety

DANGER!

B

• Electrical safety instructions
should be followed while electrical
connection is made during the
installation.

• The 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.

B

DANGER!

• Do not use extension cords, multi­plugs 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.

• Damaged mains cable should be
changed notifying the Authorized
Service.

• If 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!

1.1.2 Product safety

DANGER!

• Superheating of the clothes inside
of the dryer can occur if you cancel
the programme or in the event of
a power failure whilst the dryer is
running, this concentration of heat
can cause self-combustion and fire
so always activate the ventilation
programme to cool down or quickly
remove all laundry from the dryer in
order to hang them up and dissipate
the heat.

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DANGER!

DANGER!

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.

WARNING!

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• Underwear 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.

NOTE

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• Use softeners and similar products
in accordance with the instructions
of their manufacturers.

Always clean the lint filter before or
after each loading. Never operate
the dryer without the lint filter
installed.

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A

WARNING!

• 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

• The tumble dryer is not to be used if
industrial chemicals have been used
for cleaning.

• Fabric softeners, or similar products.
should be used as specified by the
fabric softener instructions.

• Exhaust air must not be discharged
into a flue which is used for
exhausting fumes from appliances
burning gas or other fuels.

1.2 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!

WARNING!

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• Washing 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

Washing Machine Depth

Dryer
Depth

62 cm

60 cm

54 cm

54 cm

60 cm

1.3 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.

Can be installed

Can be

installed

Cannot be installed

< 50 cm

Cannot be

installed

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