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

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• 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

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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!

A

• 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!

A

• 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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1.4 Child safety

• Packaging materials are dangerous for
the children. Keep packaging materials
away from children.

• Electrical products are dangerous for the
children. Keep children away from the
product when it is operating. Do not let
them tamper with the dryer. Use the child­proof lock in order to prevent the children
to tamper with the dryer.

1.8 Technical Specifications

EN

Height (Min. / Max.) 85,6 cm / 86,6 cm*

Width 59,7 cm

Depth 58,4 cm

Capacity (max.) 8 kg**

C

NOTE

Child-proof lock is on the control panel.

(See Child lock)

• Keep loading door closed even when the
dryer is not in use.

1.5 Compliance with the WEEE

regulation and disposing of the waste
product

This product complies with EU
WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU). This
product bears a classification
symbol for waste electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE).
This product has been

manufactured with high quality
parts and materials which can be reused and
are suitable for recycling. Do not dispose of
the waste product with normal domestic and
other wastes at the end of its service life. Take
it to the collection center for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. Please
consult your local authorities to learn about
these collection centers.

1.6 Compliance with RoHS Directive:

The product you have purchased complies
with EU RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU). It does
not contain harmful and prohibited materials
specified in the Directive.

1.7 Package information

Packaging materials of the product are
manufactured from recyclable materials in
accordance with our National Environment
Regulations. Do not dispose of the packaging
materials together with the domestic or other
wastes. Take them to the packaging material
collection points designated by the local
authorities.

Net weight (± 4 kg) 32 kg

Voltage

See type label***Rated power input

Model code

* Min. height: Height with adjustable feet are
closed.
Max. height: Height with adjustable feet are
opened maximum.
** Dry laundry weight before washing.
*** Type label is located behind the loading
door.

NOTE

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• Technical specifications of the dryer are
subject to specification without notice to
improve the quality of the product.

• Figures in this manual are schematic and
may not match the product exactly.

• Values stated on markers on the dryer
or in the other published documentation
accompanying with the dryer are
obtained in laboratory in accordance with
the relevant standards. Depending on
operational and environmental conditions
of the dryer, these values may vary.

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2 Your Dryer

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3 Installation

2.1 Overview

1. Top panel

2. Control panel

3. Loading door

4. Kick plate opening button

5. Ventilation grids

6. Adjustable legs

7. In models where the tank is placed below,
the water tank is inside the toe board

8. Type label

9. Lint filter

10. Water tank drawer (in models where the
tank is placed above)

11. Power cord

2.2 Package Contents

1. Water
drain
hose *

2. Filter
drawer
spare
sponge*

*Optional - may not be included, depends on
model.

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3. User
Manual

4. Drying
basket*

5. Drying
basket
user
manual*

6. Water
Filling
Container*

7. Pure
Water*

8.
Fragrance
Capsules
Group*

Before the calling the nearest Authorized
Service for the installation of the dryer, ensure
that electrical installation and water drain is
appropriate referring to the user’s manual.
If they are not suitable, contact a qualified
electrician and technician to make necessary
arrangements.

NOTE

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• Preparation of location and electrical
installation for the product is under
customer’s responsibility.

DANGER!

B

• Installation and electrical connections
must be carried out by a qualified
personnel.

WARNING!

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.

3.1 Appropriate installation location

• Install the product in an environment
which has no risk of freezing and is in a
stable and level position.

• Operate your product in a well ventilated,
dust-free environment.

• Do not block the air ducts in front of and
under the product with materials such as
long pile rugs and wooden bands.

• Do not place your product on a long pile
rug or on similar surfaces.

• Do not install the product behind a door
with a lock, sliding door or a hinged door
which can strike the product.

• Once the product is installed, it should
stay at the same place where its
connections have been made. When
installing the product, make sure that the
rear wall of it does not touch anywhere
(tap, socket, etc.) and also pay attention
to install the product at a place where it
will stay permanently.

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DANGER!

• Do not place the product on top of the
power cable.

• Keep at least 1.5 cm distance to walls of

other furniture.

3.2 Ventilation hose and connection

(for products equipped with an outlet
vent)

Ventilation hose allows exhaust air from inside
the machine
Vented dryer has 1 air outlet.
Stainless sheet metal or aluminum pipes can
be used instead of a hose. The pipe diameter
should be minimum 10 cm.
Maximum hose and pipe lengths are given in
the table below.

Hose Pipe

Maximum length 4 m 5 m
1 elbow 45° -1.0 m -0.3 m
1 elbow 90° -1.8 m -0.6 m

1 elbow 90° short -2.7 m

1 wall passage -2.0 m -2.0 m

C

NOTE

• Exhaust of humid air from the dryer
into the room is inconvenient. It may
damage the walls and furniture in the
room.

• The ventilation hose can be routed
outdoors via a window or it can be
connected to the air outlet in the
bathroom.

• Air outlet hose must be routed directly
to the outdoors. There must be a limited
number of elbows as not to hinder
ventilation.

• To prevent water accumulation in the
hose, make sure that it is not folded on
the floor.

C

NOTE

• Each elbow and other passages should
be subtracted from the maximum length
stated above.

To connect a ventilation hose;

1. Connect the air outlet hose to the
hose spacer piece by turning it
counterclockwise.

2. Make the hose passages as shown
below.

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B

DANGER!

• The ventilation hose should not be
connected to the chimney of a stove or a
fireplace.

• Do not operate your product at the same
time with heaters such as a coal or gas
stove. Airflow may cause the chimney to
flare up.

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3.3 Adjusting feet

In order to ensure that your product operates
more silently and vibration-free, it must stand
level and balanced on its feet. Front feet of your
product can be adjusted. Balance the machine
by adjusting the feet.

1. Loosen the feet by hand.

2. Adjust the feet until the product stands level
and firmly on the floor.

C

NOTE

• Do not use any tools to loosen the
adjustable feet, otherwise, they can be
damaged.

• Never remove the adjustable feet from
their housings.

• You may supply 2 plastic pieces from
an Authorized Service with 2951620100
part number. These parts prevent
your machine from slipping when the
machine locates on wet and slippery
surfaces. You may assemble mentioned
parts to the front adjustable feet by
fitting and pressing them to snap into
ground of feet.

3.4 Transportation of the machine

1. Unplug the machine from the mains.

2. Remove the water drain (if any) and
chimney connections.

3. Drain water remained in the machine
completely before transportation.

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4 Preparation

4.1 Laundry suitable for drying in the

dryer

Always obey the instructions given on the
garment tags. Dry only the laundry having a
label stating that they are suitable for drying in
a dryer.

4.2 Laundry not suitable for drying in

the dryer

Do not dry

Items with this symbol

with dryer

should not be

dried in the dryer.

NOTE

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• Delicate embroidered fabrics, woollen,
silk garments, delicate and valuable
fabrics, airtight items and tulle curtains
are not suitable for machine drying.

4.3 Preparing laundry for drying

• Laundry may be tangled with each other
after washing. Separate the laundry items
before placing them into the dryer.

• Dry garments having metal accessories
such as zippers, inside out.

• Fasten the zippers, hooks and buckles
and button sheets.

4.4 Things to be done for energy

saving

• Spin your laundry at the highest speed
possible when washing them. Thus,
the drying time is shortened and energy
consumption is reduced.

• Sort out the laundry depending on their
type and thickness. Dry the same type of
laundry together. For example thin kitchen
towels and tableclothes dries earlier than
thick bathroom towels.

• Follow the instructions in the user manual
for programme selection.

• Do not open the loading door of the
machine during drying unless necessary.
If you must open the loading door, do not
keep it open for a long time.

• Do not add wet laundry while the dryer is
in operation

• For models with a condenser unit: clean
the condenser once in a month or after
every 30 operations regularly. .

• Clean the filter periodically.Read the
Maintenance and cleaning of filters for
detalied information.

• For models with flue unit: comply with the
flue connection instructions and clean the
flue.

• During the drying process, air the room
well where your tumble dryer is operating.

4.5 Correct load capacity

Follow the instructions
in the “Programme
selection and
consumption table”.
Do not load more than
the capacity values
stated in the table.

Following weights are given as examples.

Laundry

Cotton
quilt covers
(double)

Cotton quilt
covers (single)

Bed sheets
(double)

Bed sheets
(single)

Large
tablecloths

Small
tablecloths

Tea napkins 100

Bath towels 700 T-Shirts 125

Hand towels 350

Approximate
weights (g)*

1500 Blouses 150

1000 Cotton shirts 300

500 Shirts 250

350

700 Dresses 350

250 Jeans 700

Laundry

Cotton

dresses

Handkerchiefs

(10 pieces)

*Dry laundry weight before washing.

Approximate

weights (g)*

500

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5 Operating the product

5.1 Control Panel

1

3

4

5

2

1. On/Off / Program selection button

2. Start / Pause button

5.2 Symbols

Tank

full

End/anti-

creasing

Bedding/

Duvet

Filter

cleaning

On/O

Cottons Eco

Filter drawer /

Heat exchanger

Timer
Delay

cleaning

Express

Child-proof

Mute

Iron Dry

Dryness
Level++

Volume up

Jeans

Hygiene

(BabyProtect+)

lock

Cupboard

Drying

Dry

Dryness

Level+

Express

14’

BabyProtect

Shirt 30'

Delicates

Extra dry

Refreshment

5.3. Preparation of drying machine

• Plug the drying machine.

• Open the loading door.

• Place the laundry to the drying machine
without jamming them.

• Push and close the loading door.

WARNING!

A

• Ensure that no
laundry is jammed
to the loading
door.

3. End Time button

4. Dryness level

5. Buzzer volume / Time Level

Shirts

Sport

Cupboard

dry plus

Low

temperature

select

Start

pause

cancel

Daily

Freshen Up

Synthetics

Wool Refresh

Cottons

Drying Rack/

TimeDry

Dryness

Level

Mix

Express

30’

DownWear

Select the desired program using the On/Off/
Program selection knob, the machine will turn
on.

NOTE

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• Selecting a program using the On/Off/
Program selection button does not mean
that the program started. Press the Start
/ Stand-by button to start the program.

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5.4 Program selection and consumption chart

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Programmes Programme Description

Cottons Iron Dry

Cottons Eco

Cottons Cupboard Dry

Cottons Extra Dry

Synthetics Iron Dry

Synthetics Cupboard Dry

Timer Programmes

Freshen Up

Gentle Care / Shirts

Jeans

Outdoor/Sports

Mix(Daily)

You may dry your cotton laundry to be ironed
in this program to have them slightly damp for
ease of ironing. (Shirt, T-shirt, tablecloth, etc.)

You may dry all your cotton laundry in this
program. (T-shirt, pants, pyjamas, baby clothes,
underwear, linen, etc.) You can put your laundry
in the wardrobe without ironing.

You may use this program for extra dryness
in thick laundry such as pants, tracksuit. You
can put your laundry in the wardrobe without
ironing.

You may dry your thick cotton laundry in this
program such as towels, bathrobe, etc. You
can put your laundry in the wardrobe without
ironing.

You may dry your synthetic laundry to be ironed
in this program to have them slightly damp for
ease of ironing. (Shirt, T-shirt, tablecloth, etc.)

You may dry all your synthetic laundry in this
program. (Shirt, T-shirt, underwear, tablecloth,
etc.) You can put your laundry in the wardrobe
without ironing.

You may select from time programmes
between 10 and 160 minutes to achieve the
desired drying level at low temperature. In this
programme, tumble drier’s operation lasts for
the set time independently from the dryness
of laundry. This product is available to be used
with a drying basket as option. For products
that are sold without a basket, you can obtain a
basket from an authorized service and use the
drying programs specified above. For details of
use, see the drying basket user guide.

Ventilates for 10 minutes without blowing
hot air. You can ventilate the cotton and linen
clothes that have been enclosed for a long time
with this program to remove their odour. You
can use this program to ventilate and soften
wool laundry that can be washed in a washing
machine. Do not use for full drying.

It dries the shirts in a more sensitive manner,
and causes less creasing and easier ironing.

You may dry denim pants, skirts, shirts or
jackets in this program.

Use it to dry your clothes made of synthetics,
cotton or mixed fabrics or waterproof products
such as functional jacket, raincoat etc. Turn
them inside out prior to drying.

You can dry both cotton and synthetic laundry
with this programme.Sports and fitness clothes
may be dried with this program.

(rpm)

Capacity (kg)

8 1000 115

8 1000 160

8 1000 165

8 1000 170

3,5 800 40

3,5 800 50

- - -

- - 10

1,5 1200 35

4 1200 90

2 1000 50

4 1000 85

Spin speed in

washing machine

(minutes)

Drying Time

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Hygiene +

Delicates

Xpress Super Short

Energy consumption values

It is a long-term program that you can use for
the clothes (baby clothes, towels, underwear,
etc. cotton) you require hygeine. Hygiene is
provided with high temperature. It is especially
suitable for durable fabrics.

You may dry your delicate laundry or laundry
with hand wash symbol (silk blouses, thin
underwear, etc.) at low temperature in this
program.

You can use this program to dry your cotton
laundry that you have spun at high speeds in
your washing machine.

5 800 170

2 600 28

0,5 1200 35

Programmes Capacity (kg)

remaining

in washing

Spin speed

Cottons Eco * 8 1000 60% 4,68

Cottons Iron dry 8 1000 60% 3,75

Synthetics cupboard dry 3,5 800 40% 1,99

“Cottons Eco programme” used at full and partial load is the standard drying programme
to which the information in the label and the fiche relates, that this programme is suitable
for drying normal wet Cottons laundry and that it is the most efficient programme in terms
of energy consumption for Cottons.

amount of

Approximate

machine (rpm)

humidity

Energy

value kWh

consumption

* : Energy Label standard program (EN 61121:2012) All values in the table are determined
according to EN 61121:2012 standard. Consumption values may vary from the values in the chart
depending on laundry type, wringing speed, ambient conditions and voltage levels.

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5.5 Auxiliary functions

Buzzer / time

Drying machine makes an audible warning
when the program is completed. If you don’t
want the machine to make an audible warning,
press the “Buzzer / Time” button. When you
press the Buzzer/Time button, a light will
illuminate and no audible warning will be made
when the program ends.

NOTE

C

• You can select this function before or
after the program starts.

Buzzer/Time button is used to adjust program
duration while the Rack/Time programs are
selected.
Drying Level
Drying Level button is used for adjusting to
desired dryness level. Program duration may
change depending on the selection.

NOTE

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• You can activate this function only prior
to start of program.

End time

You can delay the end time of the program up
to 24 hours with End time function.

1. Open the loading door and place the
laundry.

2. Select the drying program.

3. Press the End Time selection button and
set the delay time you wish. End Time
LED will illuminate. (When pressed and
hold the button, End Time proceeds non­stop).

4. Press the Start / Stand-by button. End
Time countdown starts. “:” Separator in
the middle of displayed delay time flashes.

NOTE

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• You can add or remove laundry within
end time. Displayed time is the sum of
normal drying time and end time. End
Time LED will turn off at the end of
countdown, drying starts and drying LED
will illuminate.

Changing the end time

If you want to change the duration during the
countdown:
Cancel the program by turning the On/Off/
Program selection knob. Select the program
you want and repeat the End Time selection
process.
Cancelling the end time function
If you want to cancel the end time countdown
and start the program immediately:
Cancel the program by turning the On/Off/
Program selection knob. Select the program
you want and press the Start/Stand-by button.

5.6 Warning indicators

NOTE

C

• Warning indicators may vary depending
on the model of your dryer.

Filter cleaning

When the program is completed, the warning
indicator for filter cleaning turns on.

5.7 Starting the program

Press the Start/Stand-by button to start the
program.
Start/Stand-by and Drying indicators will
illuminate to indicate that program started.

5.8 Child Lock

The drying machine has a child lock which
prevents the program flow from being
interrupted when the buttons are pressed
during a program. When the child lock is
activated, all buttons on the panel except
the On/Off/Program selection knob are
deactivated.
Press the Drying Level and Buzzer buttons
simultaneously for 3 buttons to activate the
child lock.
The child lock has to be deactivated to be
able to start a new program after the current
program is finished or to be able to interfere
with the program. To deactivate the child lock,
keep the same buttons pressed for 3 seconds.

NOTE

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• When the child lock is activated, the child
lock warning indicator on the screen
turns on.

• Child lock deactivates when the drying
machine is turned off and on by the On/
Off/Cancel knob.

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NOTE

• When the drying machine runs and
the child lock is active, it beeps twice
when the program selection knob is
turned. If the child lock is deactivated
without returning the program selection
knob to its previous position, program
will terminate due to the change in the
program selection knob position.

5.9 Changing the program after it is
started

You can change the program you selected to
dry your laundry with a different program after
the drying machine starts running

• For instance, select Extra Dry program
by turning the On/Off/Program selection
knob to select Extra Dry instead of Iron
Dry.

• Press the Start/Stand-by button to start
the program.

Adding and removing clothes during
stand-by

If you want to add or remove clothes to/from
the drying machine after the drying program
starts:

• Press the Start/Stand-by button to put
the drying machine in Stand-by state. The
drying operation stops.

• Open the loading door while in Stand­by state, and close the door after you
remove or add laundry.

• Press the Start/Stand-by button to start
the program.

NOTE

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• Adding laundry after the drying operation
starts may cause the dried laundry inside
the machine to mix with wet laundry and
leave the laundry damp at the end of
operation.

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NOTE

• Adding or removing laundry during drying
may be repeated as many times as you
wish. But this operation continuously
interrupts the drying operation, and thus
increases program duration and energy
consumption. So, it is recommended to
add laundry before the program starts.

• If a new program is selected by turning
the program selection knob while the
drying machine is in stand-by, the
running program terminates.

WARNING!

• Do not touch the inner surface of the

drum while adding or removing clothes
during a continuing program. The drum
surface is hot.

5.10 Cancelling the program

If you want to cancel the program and
terminate the drying operation for any reason
after the drying machine starts running, turn
the On/Off/Cancel knob, the program will be
cancelled.

WARNING!

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• The inside of the drying machine shall
be extremely hot when you cancel the
program during machine operation, so
run the refresh program to allow it to cool
down.

5.11 End of program

When the program ends, the Last/Anti-Wrinkle
and Fibre Filter Cleaning Warning LEDs on
the program follow up indicator will illuminate.
Loading door may be opened and the dryer
machine becomes ready for another run.
Bring the On/Off/Program selection knob to
On/Off position to turn the drying machine off.

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• If the laundry is not removed after the
program is completed, the wrinkle
prevention function activates for 2 hours
to prevent the laundry inside the machine
to get wrinkled. The program tumbles
the laundry with 10-minute intervals to
prevent them from wrinkling.

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6 Maintenance and cleaning

Lint filter

Lint and fibres released from the laundry to the
air during the drying cycle are collected in the
“Lint Filter”.

NOTE

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• Such fibre and lint are generally formed
during wearing and washing.

• Always clean the filter after each drying
process.

• You can clean the filter and filter area by
vacuum cleaner.

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NOTE

• Clogging may arise on the filter surface
after using your machine for some time; if
this occurs, wash the filter with water and
dry it before using again.

Cleaning the sensors

• There are temperature sensor in the
dryer that detect whether the laundry is
dry or not.

To clean the sensors:

• Open the loading door of the dryer.

• Remove the lint filter by pulling it up.

• Clean the sensor with your hand if any
fluff accumulation on it.

Figure 1

Figure 2
To clean the filter:

1.Take out the cover.

2.a) If the product’s lint filter can be opened
as shown in Figure 1, remove the filter by
pulling it up and open the filter.

2.b) If the product’s lint filter is as shown in
Figure 2, remove the filter by pulling it up.

3. Clean lint, fibre, and cotton raveling on the
filter and in the filter housing by hand or
with a soft piece of cloth.

4. Close the filter and place it back into its

seat.

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NOTE

• Clean metal sensors 4 times a year.

• Do not use metal tools when cleaning the
sensor.

• Allow the machine to cool down if it is still
hot due the drying process.

WARNING!

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• Never use solvents, cleaning agents
or similar substances when cleaning
since these materials can cause fire and
explosion!

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7 Troubleshooting

Drying operation takes too long.

Fibre filter pores might be clogged. >>> Wash the filter with warm
water.
Filter drawer might be clogged. >>> Clean the sponge and filter
cloth (if any) in the filter drawer. (for the products with a heat pump)
The condenser might be blocked. >>> Wash the condenser.(for
the products with a condenser )
The ventilation grills in front of the machine may be closed. >>>
Remove any objects in front of the ventilation grills that blocks air.
Ventilation may be inadequate because the area the machine is
installed in is too small. >>> Open the door or windows to prevent
the room temperature from rising very high.
A lime layer may have accumulated on the humidity or temperature
sensors. >>> Clean the humidity or temperature sensors.
Excessive amount of laundry might be loaded. >>> Do not load
the drying machine excessively.
Laundry might not have been wrung adequately. >>> Perform a
higher speed wringing on the washing machine.

Clothes come out damp after drying.

A program not suitable for the laundry type may have been
used.>>> Check the maintenance labels on the clothes and select
a program suitable for the clothes’ type or use time programs as
extra.
Fibre filter pores might be clogged. >>> Wash the filter with warm
water.
The condenser might be blocked. >>> Wash the condenser. (for
the products with a condenser)
Filter drawer might be clogged. >>> Clean the sponge and filter
cloth (if any) in the filter drawer.(For the products with a heat pump)
Excessive amount of laundry might be loaded. >>> Do not load
the drying machine excessively.
Laundry might not have been wrung adequately. >>> Perform a
higher speed wringing on the washing machine.

Drying machine does not turn on or program cannot be started.
Drying machine does not run after it is configured.

Power plug might be unplugged. >>> Make sure the power cord
is plugged in.
Loading door might be open. >>> Ensure that the loading door is
properly closed.
A program might not be set or Start/Stand-by button might not be
pressed. >>> Check that the program is set and it is not in Stand­by position.
Child lock may be activated. >>> Turn off the child lock.

Program terminated prematurely for no reason.

Loading door might not be closed completely. >>> Ensure that the
loading door is properly closed.
There might be a power outage. >>> Press the Start/Stand-by
button to start the program.
Water tank may be full. >>> Empty the water tank.

Clothes have shrunk, hardened or spoiled.

A program not suitable with the laundry type might have been
used. >>> Check the maintenance labels on the clothes and
select a program suitable for the clothes.

The lighting inside the drying machine does not turn on. (For
models with a lamp)

Drying machine might not be turned on with the On/Off button or
program might not be selected for machines without an On/Off
button. >>> Make sure that the drying machine is turned on.
Lamp might be malfunctioning. >>> Contact Authorized Service to
replace the lamp.

Filter cleaning warning symbol/LED is on/flashing.

Fibre filter might not be cleaned. >>> Clean the filter.
The filter slot might be clogged with lints. >>> Clean the filter slot.
A layer of fluff might have accumulated clogging up the lint filter
pores. >>> Wash the filter with warm water.
The condenser might be blocked. >>> Wash the condenser.

Water drips from the loading door.

Fibres might have gathered on the inner sides of the loading door
and the loading door gasket. >>> Clean the inner surfaces of the
loading door and the loading door gasket surfaces.

Loading door opens by itself.

Loading door might not be closed completely. >>> Push the
loading door until the closing sound is heard.

Water tank warning symbol / led is on/flashing.

Water tank may be full. >>> Empty the water tank.
Water discharge hose might have collapsed. >>> If the product is
connected directly to the water drain check the water discharge
hose.

Steam symbol is flashing.(For the products with a steam function)

Steam tank may be empty => Fill the steam tank with distilled or
condensed water.

Steam programs do not start (For the products with a steam
function)

Steam tank may be empty, steam tank warning icon may light up
on the screen => Fill the steam tank until the steam icon goes off.

Wrinkles are not removed with wrinkle removing program. (For the
products with a steam function)

Excess amount of laundry may have been placed => Place
specified amount of laundry.
Steam application time may be selected in low level => Choose a
program with high amount of steam.
After completion of the program, the laundry may have stayed in
the machine for a long time => Take the laundry out as soon as the
program finishes, and hang it out.

Laundry odour not lessened with the odour removal program.(For
the products with an odour removal program)

Excess amount of laundry may have been placed => Place
specified amount of laundry.
Steam application time may be selected in low level => Choose a
program with high amount of steam.

WARNING!

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• If the problem persists after following the
instructions in this section, contact your vendor
or an Authorized Service. Never try to repair your
product yourself.

NOTE

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• In an event that you encounter an issue on
any part on your appliance, you can ask for a
replacement by contacting the authorized service
with the appliance model number.

• Operating the appliance with non-authentic parts
may lead the appliance to malfunction.

• Manufacturer and distributor are not liable for
malfunctions resulting from using non-authentic
parts.

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8 Electrical Connection

Make sure that you have an earthed power
outlet socket rated at 13 amps (minimum).

8.1 Attention!

When installed, the socket must be reachable
after installation, or a separate switch (which
can disconnect the two poles) must be used
in the installation. Check for suitability.For a
permanent connection, a master switch with at
least 3mm contact clearance and minimum 13
A rating must be used.

8.2 Electrical requirements

Before you insert the plug into the wall socket
make sure that the voltage and the frequency
shown in the rating label corresponds to your
electricity supply.
We recommend that this appliance be
connected to the mains supply via a suitable
switched and fused socket in a readily
accessible position. Should the mains lead
of the appliance become damaged or need
replacing at any time, it must be replaced by a
special purpose made mains lead which can
only be obtained from a Authorised Service
Agent.

WARNING!

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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 BS1362
fuse of the same rating must be used. Do not
forget to refit the fuse cover. In the event of
losing the fuse cover, the plug must not be
used until a replacement fuse cover has been
fitted. Colour of the replacement fuse cover
must be the same colour as that visible on the
pin face of the plug. Fuse covers are available
from any good electrical store.
In order to avoid hazards, damaged supply
cord should be replaced by the manufacturer,
its service agent or similarly qualified people.
Built-under installation
This appliance can be installed under a
worktop.

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WARNING!

Do not operate without the top cover fitted.
Risk of injury.

IMPORTANT!

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8.3 Fitting a different plug

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead
of this appliance may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals on
your plug, proceed as follows:
1 Connect the green - yellow or green (earth)
wire to the terminal in the plug marked ‘E’ or
with the symbol or coloured green and yellow
or green.
2 Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the terminal
in the plug marked ‘N’ or coloured black.
3 Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal
in the plug marked ‘L’ or coloured red.
With the alternative plugs a 13A fuse must
be fitted either in the plug or adaptor or in the
main fuse box. If in doubt contact a qualified
electrician.

8.4 Washer/dryer combination

Do not stack washing machine on top of
the tumble dryer. This would damage both
appliances and guarantees would become
void. It is also unsafe to stack an appliance
on top of another without using a suitable
and approved stacking kit obtained from the
manufacturer of the appliances.

• A special stacking kit is required as an

optional extra please contact customer service.

N

Blue or black

Green and yellow

or green

L

Brown or red

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