Beko DC 7100 User Manual

Condenser Time Dryer

DC 7110

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.

Caution; Warning for fire hazard.

Caution; Warning for hot surfaces.

Read the instructions.

C Useful information. Important information or useful hints about usage.

This appliance’s packaging material is recyclable. Help recycle it and protect the environment by dropping 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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Your Dryer 4

Overview .............................................4

Technical Specifications .......................5

2 Important safety information 6

General safety .....................................6

Intended use .......................................7

Children’s safety ..................................7

3 Installation 8

Appropriate installation location ...........8

Removing the transportation safety

assembly .............................................8

Under counter installation ....................8

Mounting over a washing machine .......8

Connection to water drain; ..................8

Adjusting the feet .................................9

First use ..............................................9

Disposing of packaging material ..........9

Transportation of the machine .............9

Disposing of the old machine ...............9

4 Electrical Connection 10

Attention! ...........................................10

Electrical requirements .......................10

Fitting a different plug .......................10

Washer/dryer combination .................10

5 Initial preparations for drying 11

Things to be done for energy saving: .11 Laundry suitable for drying in the

machine ............................................11

Laundry unsuitable for drying in the

machine ............................................11

Preparing laundry for drying ...............12

Correct load capacity ........................12

Programme selection and consumption

table ..................................................15

Auxiliary function ................................16

Warning indicators .............................16

Time delay .........................................16

Starting the programme .....................16

Progress of programme .....................16

Changing the programme after it has

started ...............................................16

Child-proof lock .................................16

Finishing by canceling the programme 16

End of programme ............................17

7 Maintenance and cleaning 18

Filter Cartridge / Door Inner Surface ...18

Sensor ..............................................18

Water tank; ........................................18

For the condenser ............................19

8 Suggested solutions for problems 20

9 Guarantee 21

What is covered? ...............................21

What is not covered? .........................21

Important notes .................................21

10 Service 22

6 Selecting a Programme and Operating Your Machine 13

Control panel .....................................13

Preparing the machine .......................14

Programme selection .........................14

Your Dryer

Overview

6 5

1- Control panel

2- Kick plate opening tab

3-Adjustable feet

4-Kick plate

5- Rating plate

6- Fluff filter

7- Power cord

Technical Specification

EN 2

Height (adjustable) 84.6 cm

Width 59.5 cm

Depth 53 cm

Capacity (max.) 7 kg

Weight (net) 35 kg

Voltage

Rated power input

Model code

Rating label is located behind the loading door.

Check the rating label

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.

2 Important safety information

This section includes safety information that will help protection from risks of personal injuries or materialistic damages. Failure to follow these instructions shall cause any warranty and reliability commitment to become void.

General safety

• Never place the machine on a carpet-covered

floor, otherwise, lack of airflow beneath the machine may cause electrical parts to overheat. This will cause problems with your machine.

• If the power cable or mains plug is damaged,

you must call Authorised Service Agent for repair.

• The product should not be plugged in during

installation, maintenance and repair works. Such works should always be made by the

technical service. Manufacturer shall not

be held responsible for damages arising from processes carried out by unauthorised persons.

• Connect the product to a grounded outlet

protected by a fuse of suitable capacity as stated in the technical specifications table.

• Operate your product at temperatures

between +5°C and +35°C.

• Do not use electrical devices in the product.

• Do not connect the air exit of the product

to the chimney holes which are used for the exhaust fumes of the devices operating with gas or other types of fuel.

• 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.

• Always clean the lint filter before or after each

• Never operate your dryer without the lint filter

installed.

• Do not allow fibre, dust and dirt accumulation

around the exhaust exit and at adjacent areas.

• Power cable plug must be within easy reach

after installation.

• Do not use extension cords, multi-plugs

or adaptors to connect the dryer to power supply in order to decrease the risk of electric shock.

• Do not make any changes on the plug supplied with the product. If it is not

compatible with the socket, have a qualified electrician change the socket with a suitable one.

• Items cleaned or washed with gasoil/fuel oil,

dry-laundry solvents and other combustible

or explosive materials as well as the items that are contaminated or spotted with such materials should not be dried in the product since they emit flammable or explosive vapor.

• Do not dry items cleaned with industrial

chemicals in the dryer.

• Do not dry unwashed items in the dryer.

• Items soiled with cooking oils, acetone,

alcohol, fuel oil, kerosene, stain remover, turpentine, paraffin and paraffin removers must be washed in hot water with plenty of detergent before being dried in the dryer.

• Garments or pillows bolstered with rubber

foam (latex foam), shower bonnets, water resistant textiles, materials with rubber reinforcement and rubber foam pads should not be dried in the dryer.

• Do not use fabric softeners and anti-static

products unless they are recommended by the manufacturers of the fabric softener or the product.

• This product must be grounded. Grounding

installation decreases the risk of electric shock by opening a path with low resistance for the electricity flow in case of a malfunction

or failure. Power cable of this product is

equipped with a conductor and a grounding plug that allows for grounding the product. This plug must be installed appropriately and inserted into a socket which is grounded in accordance with the local laws and regulations.

• Do not install the product behind a door with

a lock, sliding door or a door that has a hinge against the hinge of the dryer.

• Do not install or leave this product in

places where it will be exposed to outdoor conditions.

• Do not tamper with the controls.

• Do not perform any repair or part replacing

procedures on the product even if you know or have the ability to perform unless it is clearly suggested in the operating instructions or the published service manual.

• Inside and exhaust duct of the product must

be cleaned by the qualified service personnel periodically.

• Wrong connection of grounding conductor of the product can cause electric shock. If

you have any suspect about the grounding connection, have it checked by a qualified electrician, service representative or service personnel.

• Do not reach into the machine when the

drum is spinning.

• Unplug the machine when it is not in use.

• Never wash down the appliance with water!

There is the risk of electric shock! Always disconnect by unplugging from the mains before cleaning.

• Never touch the plug with wet hands. Never

unplug by pulling on the cable, always pull out by grabbing the plug only. Do not operate the machine if the power cable or plug is damaged!

• Never attempt to repair the machine

yourself, otherwise, you will be putting your life and others’ lives in danger.

• For malfunctions that cannot be solved by

following the information given in the safety

instructions:

Turn off the machine, turn off and contact an

authorised service agent.

• Do not stop the dryer before the drying

cycle comes to an end unless you will remove all laundry from the dryer fast in 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 when

the On/Off button is on (while the dryer

is energized), keep the door of the dryer

closed.

Intended use

• This product has been designed for domestic use. It should not be used for

other purposes.

• Use the product only for drying laundry that

are marked accordingly.

• Dry only those articles in your product that

are stated in this manual.

• This product is not intended to be used by

persons with physical, sensory or mental disorders or unlearned or inexperienced people (including children) unless they are attended by a person who will be responsible for their safety or who will instruct them accordingly for use of the

product.

Children’s safety

• Electrical appliances are dangerous for the children. Keep children away from the

machine when it is operating. Do not let them tamper with the machine.

• Packaging materials are dangerous to children. Keep the packaging materials out

of reach of children or dispose them by classifying according to waste directives.

• Do not allow children sit/climb on or enter in

the product.

• Children should be supervised to ensure

that they do not play with the product.

• Close the loading door when you leave the

area where the product is located.

3 Installation

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 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 plinths.

• 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.

B Do not place the product on top of the

power cable.

• Keep at least 1.5 cm distance to walls of

other furniture.

Removing the transportation safety assembly

ARemove the transportation safety assembly

before using the product for the first time.

1. Open the loading door.

2. There is a nylon bag inside the drum that

contains a piece of styrofoam. Hold it from

its section marked with XX.

3. Pull the nylon towards yourself and remove

the transportation safety assembly.

AMake sure that you have removed

the transportation safety assembly (nylon+styrofoam pieces) before using the

product for the first time. Do not leave any items inside the drum.

Under counter installation

• The product should never be operated

without the top trim.

• Leave at least 3 cm of space between

the side and rear walls of the product and the walls of the counter/cupboard when installing your product under a counter or in a cupboard.

Mounting over a washing machine

• A fitting device should be used between

the two machines when installing above a washing machine. The bracket must be installed by the Authorised Service Agent.

• Place the product on a firm floor. If it will be

placed on top of a washing machine, the approximate weight of both machines may reach 180 kg when they are full. Therefore, the floor must be capable of carrying the load on it!

Adjusting the feet

In order to ensure that your machine operates

more silently and vibration-free, it must stand level and balanced on its feet. Balance the machine by adjusting the feet.

Rotate the feet to adjust until the machine

stands level and firmly.

C Never unscrew the adjustable feet from their

housings.

First use

• To have the product ready for operation

before calling the authorised service agent, make sure that its location and power supply

installations are appropriate. If they are

not, call a qualified electrician to have any necessary arrangements carried out.

• Make sure that the power connections of

the product are in accordance with the instructions given in relevant chapters of this manual.

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