Condenser
Time Dryer
DRCT 70 W
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
2 Important safety information 6
General safety ............................... 6
Intended use ................................. 7
Children’s safety ............................ 7
3 Installation 8
Appropriate installation location ..... 8
Under counter installation .............. 8
Ventilation hose and connection (for
products equipped with an outlet
vent) .............................................. 8
Adjusting 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
Electrical requirements ................. 10
Fitting a different plug ................. 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
Loading .......................................12
Programme selection and
consumption table ....................... 15
Auxiliary function .......................... 16
Warning indicators ....................... 16
Starting the Programme .............. 16
Timer follow-up indicator .............16
Changing the programme after the
programme has started ............... 16
Child-proof lock ........................... 16
Ending the programme through
cancelling .................................... 17
End of programme ...................... 17
7 Quick instructions for daily use
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8 Maintenance and cleaning 19
Fluff filter ..................................... 19
9 Solution suggestions for
problems 20
10 Door Reversal 21
11 Guarantee 22
What is covered? ......................... 22
What is not covered? ................... 22
Important notes ...........................22
12 Service 23
6 Selecting a Programme and
Operating Your Machine 13
Control panel ............................... 13
Preparing the machine ................. 14
Timer programme selection ......... 14
Main programmes ....................... 14
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Your
Overview
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Dryer
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1- Rating label
2- Control Panel
3- Fluff filter
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4- Condenser and water tank cover
5- Adjustable Feet
6- Power Cord
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Technical Specifications
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Height (adjustable) 85.0 cm
Width 59.5 cm
Depth 54 cm
Capacity (max.) 7 kg
Weight (net) 37 kg
Voltage
See rating labelRated power input
Model code
Type label is located behind the loading door.
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 information
TThis 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 loading.
• 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-
• Do not make any changes on the plug
• Items cleaned or washed with gasoil/
• Do not dry items cleaned with
• Do not dry unwashed items in the
• Items soiled with cooking oils,
• Garments or pillows bolstered with
• Do not use fabric softeners and
• This product must be earthed.
• Do not install the product behind a
plugs or adaptors to connect the dryer
to power supply in order to decrease
the risk of electric shock.
supplied with the product. If it is not
compatible with the socket, have a
qualified electrician change the socket
with a suitable one.
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.
industrial chemicals in the dryer.
dryer.
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.
rubber foam (latex foam), shower
bonnets, water resistant textiles,
materials with rubber reinforcement
and rubber foam pads should not be
dried in the dryer.
anti-static products unless they are
recommended by the manufacturers of
the fabric softener or the product.
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.
door with a lock, sliding door or a door
that has a hinge against the hinge of
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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 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.
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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.
B Installation 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
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 cupboard
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.
BDo not place the product on top of the
power cable.
•Keep at least 1.5 cm distance to walls of
other furniture.
Connection to a water drain
(for products equipped with a
condenser )
In products equipped with a condenser
unit the water accumulated during the
drying 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 with the machine instead of
periodically draining the water collected in
the water tank.
Connecting the water drain
hose for models with the water
tank at the bottom;
Connection pipe to water drain is at the
bottom rear of your machine.
1. Remove the bracket and the rubber
cap.
2. Attach the drain hose and replace the
bracket to its position.
Important:
C There is no pump in the machine, so
ensure that the hose is placed to allow
a easy water flow.
C The end of the hose should never be
higher than the level of the water outlet
on the machine. Otherwise, the “tank
full” light of your machine will illuminate
and stop the programme.
C If the dryer is mounted on the washing
machine by means of a bracket, use of
the water drain hose is recommended.
The drain hose should be directed
downwards as shown in the figure.
Adjusting feet
In order to ensure that your product
operates more silently and vibrationfree, it must stand level and balanced on
its feet. Front feet of your product can
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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 Do not use any tools to loosen the
adjustable feet, otherwise, they can be
damaged.
C Never remove the adjustable feet from
their housings.
2 plastic pieces supplied along with the
user manual prevent your machine from
slipping on wet and slippery surfaces. To
install the plastic parts:
1. Tilt your product to backwards.
2. Fit the plastic parts on to the front
adjustable feet. Press on the plastic
parts to snap them into their seating.
3. Check the balance of your product
again and readjust the adjustable feet if
necessary.
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.
Disposing of packaging
material
Packaging materials are dangerous to
children. Keep packaging materials in
a safe place out of reach of children.
Packaging materials of your product are
manufactured from recyclable materials.
Sort and dispose of them in accordance
with recycled waste instructions. Do not
dispose of them with normal domestic
waste.
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.
Disposing of the old machine
Dispose of your old machine in an
environmentally friendly manner.
Refer to your local dealer or solid waste
collection centre in your area to learn how
to dispose of your machine.
Before disposing of your old machine,
cut off the power cable plug and make
the loading door lock unusable to avoid
dangerous conditions to children.
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4 Electrical Connection
Make sure that you have an earthed
power outlet socket rated at 13 amps
(minimum).
Attention!
If you use your dryer as built-in,
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 minumum 13 A rating
must be used.
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.
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
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.
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Built-under installation
This appliance can be installed under a
worktop.
A Undercounter installation without the
top cover must only be carried out by an
authorised agent.Risk of electric shock.
A Important
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.
N
Blue or black
Green and yellow
or green
L
Brown or red
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.
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5 İnitial 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 not exceeding it.
• Spin your laundry at the highest speed
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 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
must certainly open the door, pay
attention not to keep it open for a long
time.
• Do not add new (wet) laundry during
drying.
• Lint and fibres released from the
laundry to the air during the drying
cycle are collected in the “Lint Filter”.
Make sure that you clean the filters
before or after each drying.
• In models with condenser, make sure
that you clean the condenser regularly
at least once every month or after
every 15 drying cycles.
• In vented models, follow the chimney
connection rules in the user manual
and pay attention to the chimney
cleaning.
• Ventilate the room, where the dryer is
located, well during drying
• For power saving in models with lamps,
at times when your dryer is not in
use, keep the door closed if the On/
Off button is pressed (if the dryer is
energized).
Laundry suitable for drying in
the machine
C Always follow the suggestions on the
laundry labels. Dry only the laundry
having a label stating that they are
suitable for drying in a dryer and make
sure that you select the appropriate
programme.
A B C
Low
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Laundry unsuitable for drying
in the machine
• Laundry items with metal attachments
such as belt buckles,bra wires and
metal buttons can damage your dryer.
• Do not dry items such as woollens, silk
garments and nylon stockings, delicate
embroidered fabrics, laundry with
metal accessories and items such as
sleeping bags in the dryer.
• Laundry made of delicate and valuable
fabrics as well as lace curtains can be
creased. Do not dry them in the dryer!
• Do not dry items made of hermetic
fibres such as pillows and quilts in the
dryer.
• Laundry made of foam or rubber will
be deformed.
• Do not dry laundry containing rubber in
the dryer.
• Do not dry laundry exposed to
petroleum, oil, combustible or
explosive agents in the dryer even if
they are washed beforehand.
• Overly wet laundry or laundry with
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dripping water must not be put into the
dryer.
• 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 your unwashed laundry 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.
• Do not dry the underwear reinforced
with metal parts in the dryer. If these
metal reinforcements loosen and break
during drying, they will damage your
dryer.
Preparing laundry for drying
• Check all laundry items before loading
them into the product to make sure
that there are no lighters, coins, metal
items, needles and etc. in their pockets
or on any part of them.
• Fabric softeners and similar products
must be used in accordance with the
instructions of the manufacturer of the
relevant products.
• All laundry must be spun at the highest
spin speed that your washing machine
allows for the laundry type.
• Laundry may be tangled after washing.
Separate your laundry before placing
them into your dryer.
• Sort your laundry according to their
types and thicknesses. Dry the same
type of laundry together. E.g.: fine
kitchen towels and table cloths dry
faster than the thick bath towels.
Correct load capacity
A Consider the information in the
"Programme Selection Table". Always
start the programme in accordance
with the maximum load capacity.
C Adding laundry to the machine more
than the level shown in the figure is not
recommended. Drying performance
will degrade when the machine is
overloaded. Furthermore, your dryer
and your laundry can be damaged.
C Place your laundry into the drum
loosely so that they will not get
tangled.
CLarge pieces (E.g.: bed sheets, quilt
covers, large tablecloths) may bunchup. Stop the dryer 1-2 times during
drying process to separate bunchedup laundry.
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Following weights are given as examples.
Home articles
Cotton quit covers
(double)
Cotton quit covers (single) 1000
Bed sheets (double) 500
Bed sheets (single) 350
Large tablecloths 700
Small tablecloths 250
Tea napkins 100
Bath towels 700
Hand towels 350
Garments
Blouses 150
Cotton shirts 300
Shirts 200
Cotton dresses 500
Dresses 350
Jeans 700
Handkerchiefs (10 pieces) 100
T-Shirts 125
Approximate
weights (g)
1500
Approximate
weights (g)
Loading
• 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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2 3 4
1. Filter cleaning warning light
Warning light turns on when the filter is
full.
2. Programme follow-up indicator
Use to follow-up the progress of the
current programme.
3. Low temperature
Use to dry in low temperatures.
4. On/Off button
Use to turn on and off the machine.
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5. Programme selection knob
Use to select a programme.
6. Start/Pause/Cancel button
Use to start, pause or cancel the
programme
7. Water tank warning light
Warning light turns on when the water
tank is full.
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Preparing the machine
1. Plug in your machine.
2. Place the laundry in the machine.
3. Press the “On/Off” button.
C Pressing the “On/Off” button does not
necessarily mean that the programme
has started. Press “Start/Pause/
Cancel” button of the machine to start
the programme.
Main programmes
•Anti-creasing
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. This programme rotates the
laundry in 60-second intervals to prevent
creasing.
•Freshen up
Only ventilation is performed for 10
minutes without blowing hot air. You
can air your clothes that have been kept
at closed environments for a long time
thanks to this programme to deodorize
unpleasant odours.
•Timer programmes
You can select one of the 10 min...60
min...80 min... timer programmes to
achieve the final drying level. Dry the
cotton laundry at high temperatures and
synthetic and easy-care laundry at low
temperatures depending on the type of
the laundry.
C You must press the “Low temperature”
button for synthetics
A The drum, door and load may be very
hot.
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Programme selection and consumption table
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Programmes table
Programmes
Cottons / Coloureds
Ready to Wear
A
Ready to Iron
A
Synthetics
Ready to Wear
B
Delicates
Ready to Wear 1.75 800 40
B
Energy consumption values
Programmes
Cottons linen Ready to wear* 7 1000 % 60 4.48
Cottons Ready to iron 7 1000 % 60 3.60
Synthetics& Ready to wear 3 800 % 40 1.80
Capacity
(kg)
7
3.5
7
3.5
3.5
1.75
Capacity
(kg)
Spin speed in
washing machine
(rpm)
1000 150
800 170
1000 80-110
800 110-130
1000 110
800 130
1000 80
800 80-110
800 80
600 80-110
800 40
600 40
Spin speed in
washing machine
(rpm)
Drying time
(minutes)
Approximate
amount of
remaining
humidity
Energy
consumption
value kWh
For fabrics spun at higher spin speeds than shown in the table the drying times will be
reduced.
* : Energy Label standard programme (EN 61121:2005)
All values given in the table have been fixed according to EN 61121:2005 Standard.
These values may deviate from the table according to the laundry type, laundry spin
speed, environmental conditions and voltage fluctuations.
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Auxiliary function
Low temperature
This function allows for drying at lower
temperatures and therefore saves energy.
Warning LED will light up when you select
the function.
C You must use this function when you
dry your synthetic or delicate laundry.
Warning indicators
C Warning indicators may differ
according to the model of your
machine.
Filter cleaning
A warning LED will light up to remind lter
cleaning after the programme nishes.
C If the filter cleaning warning LED
lights up continuously, please refer to,
“Solution suggestions for problems”.
Water tank
A warning LED will light up at the end
of the programme or when the tank is full
with water. The machine stops operating
when this warning LED lights up during
a programme running. To restart the
machine, please drain the water in
the water tank. Press “Start/Pause/
Cancel” button to start the programme
after you have emptied the water tank.
The warning LED goes off and the
programme resumes operating.
Starting the Programme
1. Press “Start/Pause/Cancel” button to
start the programme.
2. “Start/Pause/Cancel” button will light
up to indicate that the programme has
started.
Timer follow-up indicator
One of the LED lights will remain on as
far as programme runs and shows the
approximate remaining time.
CLEDs on the timer follow-up indicator
will also flash when the child-proof lock
is activated.
Changing the programme after
the programme has started
You can use this feature to dry your
laundry in a different programme after
your machine has started to run.
For example;
Press and hold the “Start/Pause/Cancel”
button for about 3 seconds to select
“80” minutes programme instead of “60”
minutes programme
Select the “80” minutes programme by
rotating the programme knob.
Press “Start/Pause/Cancel” button to
start the programme.
C The programme which is selected
first will go on even if the programme
selection button is moved and another
programme mode is selected while the
machine is operating. You must cancel
the ongoing programme in order
to change the drying programme.
(See, Ending the programme through
cancelling)
Adding/removing laundry in standby
mode
In order to add or take out laundry after
the start-up of the programme
1. Press the “Start/Pause/Cancel” button
to switch the machine to “Pause”
mode. Drying process will stop.
2. Open the door at Pause position and
close it again after adding or taking out
laundry.
3. Press “Start/Pause/Cancel” button to
start the programme.
C Any laundry added after the drying
process was started may cause the
already dried clothes in the machine
intermingle with wet clothes and the
result will be wet laundry after the
drying process is over.
C Laundry may be added or taken
out as much as desired during a
drying process, but as this process
will interrupt drying continuously, it
will extend the programme duration
and increase energy consumption.
Therefore, it is recommended to add
laundry before the drying programme
is started.
Child-proof lock
There is a childproof lock to prevent any
programme interruption due to the
pressing of keys while the programme
is on. The loading door and all keys
except the “On/Off” key on the panel
are deactivated when the child-proof
lock is active.
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In order to activate the childproof lock,
press the “Start/Pause/Cancel” and “Low
temperature” buttons simultaneously for
3 seconds.
To start a new programme after the
programme is over or to interrupt the
programme, the childproof lock should be
deactivated. To deactivate the childproof
lock, press the same buttons for 3 sec.
C One of the LEDs on the programme
follow-up indicator starts flashing when
the child-proof lock is activated.
C Child-proof lock is deactivated when
the machine is restarted by pressing
the On/Off button.
Ending the programme through
cancelling
The programme which is selected rst will
keep on going even if the position of the
programme selection button is changed.
A new programme can be selected and
started after “Programme cancel” is
activated in order to change the drying
programme.
To cancel any selected programme;
• Press “Start/Pause/Cancel” button
for about a duration of 3 seconds.
The “Filter cleaning” warning LED as
well as the “0” warning LED on the
programme follow-up indicator will
light up at the end of this period for
reminding purposes.
A As the inside of the machine will
be excessively hot when you cancel
the programme while the machine
is running, activate the freshen up
programme to cool it down.
End of programme
The “Filter cleaning” warning LED as
well as the “0” warning LED on the
programme follow-up indicator will light
up at the end of the programme. The
door can be opened and the machine
becomes ready for a second cycle.
Press the “On/Off” button to shut down
the machine.
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 Clean the filter after each drying
(please see, Filter cleaning).
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7 Quick instructions for daily use
Preparation and starting
1. Press the “On/Off” button.
2. Place the laundry in the machine.
3. Select the programme.
4. Close the loading door.
5. Press “Start/Pause/Cancel” button.
Cancelling a programme
A new programme can be selected and
started after “Programme cancel” is
activated in order to change the drying
programme.
In order to cancel the selected
programme, press “Start/Pause/Cancel”
button for about 3 seconds. The “Filter
cleaning and “0/ Anti-creasing” warning
LEDs will light up at the end of this period
for reminding purposes.
Adding laundry
In order to add laundry after the start-up
of the programme:
1. Press “Start/Pause/Cancel” button.
2. Open the loading door and put the
laundry in.
3. Close the loading door.
4. Press “Start/Pause/Cancel” button to
start the programme.
Changing the programme after the
programme has started
You can use this feature after your
machine has started to dry your clothes
under higher or lower temperatures.
Press and hold the “Start/Pause/Cancel”
button for about 3 seconds to switch
the machine into the “Cancel” status in
order to change the programme. Change
the programme and press “Start/Pause/
Cancel” button to start it.
After the programme is finished
The “0/Anti-creasing” and “Filter cleaning”
warning LEDs on the programme
follow up indicator will light up when
the programme comes to an end. The
door can be opened and the machine
becomes ready for a second cycle.
1. Press the “On/Off” button to shut
down the machine.
2. Take out the laundry from the machine.
3. Check if there are any foreign objects
in the machine.
4. Clean the filter after drying.
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8 Maintenance and cleaning
Fluff filter
Lint and fibres released from the laundry
to the air during the drying cycle are
collected in the “Fluff Filter”.
C Such fibre and lint are generally
formed during wearing and washing.
C Always clean the filter after each
Drying process.
C You can clean the filter and filter area
by vacuum cleaner.
For Filter cleaning;
1. Open the cover
2. Remove the fluff filter by pulling it up
and open the filter.
3. Clean lint, fibre, and the fluff by hand or
with a soft piece of cloth.
4. Close the filter and place it back into its
seat.
C 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.
Water tank (Products equipped
with a condenser);
The moisture in the damp laundry is taken
from the laundry and condensed. Drain
the water tank after each drying cycle or
during drying when “Water tank” warning
light turns on.
CYou can use the water in the water tank
in your steam irons or air humidifiers.
A Condensed water is not drinkable!
A Never take out the water tank when
the programme is running!
Water tank may be located in two
different places as indicated below,
depending on the model of your dryer.
- Inside the drawer on the panel
- Behind the kick plate cover
If you forget to drain the water tank, your
dryer will stop during the following drying
cycles when the water tank is full and the
“Water tank” warning light will turn on. If
this is the case, press the “Start/Pause/
Cancel” button to resume the drying
cycle after draining the water tank.
To drain the water tank:
1. Carefully remove the water tank by
2. Drain the water by opening the water
3. If there is lint accumulation in the water
4. Place the water tank back into
For the condenser (products
with a condenser)
Hot and humid air in the condenser is
cooled with the cold air from the room.
Thus, the humid air circulating in your
dryer is condensed and then pumped
into the tank.
CClean the condenser after every 15
To clean the condenser:
1. If a drying process has been carried
2. Unlock the 4 condenser locks after
3. Pull out the condenser.
4. Clean the condenser with pressurized
5. Replace the condenser with the side of
6. Close the kick plate cover.
opening the kick plate cover/pulling the
drawer.
tank cover.
tank cover, clean it and press to close.
position.
drying cycles or once a month.
out, open the door of the product and
wait until it cools down.
opening the kick plate.
water and wait until the water drains.
it labelled with “Top” facing upwards.
Lock the 4 condenser locks. Make
sure that the red lock on the upper
right corner is engaged securely.
Close properly and
check the locking
latchs?
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9 Solution suggestions for problems
Problem Cause Explanation / Suggestion
Drying process
takes too much
time.
Laundry comes
out wet at the end
of drying.
Machine does not
switch on or the
programme does
not start. Machine
is not activated
when set.
Programme has
been interrupted
without any cause.
Laundry has
shrunk, become
felted or
deteriorated.
Drum light does
not come on.
(for models
equipped with a
lamp)
0 / Anti-creasing”
LED flashes.
0/ Anti-creasing”
LED is on.
The filter might have not been
cleaned.
* The filter might have not been
cleaned.
* Excessive laundry might have been
loaded in.
* It might have not been plugged in.
* The loading door may be ajar.
* Programme might have not been set
or the «Start/Pause/Cancel» button
might have not been pressed.
* «Childproof lock» might have been
activated.
* The condenser cover on the models
with a condenser might not be closed
securely.
* The loading door may be ajar.
* Electricity may be cut off.
* A programme suitable for the laundry
type might have not been used.
* The machine might have not been
started by using the On/Off button.
* Bulb may have blown.
* The 2-hour anti creasing programme
to prevent laundry from creasing might
have been activated.
* Programme has come to an end.
* Meshes of the filter may be clogged.
Wash with water.
* Meshes of the filter may be clogged.
Wash with water.
* Do not overload the machine.
* Make sure that the machine is plugged in.
* Make sure that the loading door is
properly closed.
* Make sure that the programme has been
set and it is not in “Pause” mode.
* Deactivate the childproof lock.
* Make sure that the condenser cover and
the red lock is closed securely.
* Make sure that the loading door is
properly closed.
* Press «Start/Pause/Cancel» button to
start the programme.
* Dry only the laundry which is suitable for
drying in your machine after checking the
labels on your clothes.
* Select a programme with suitable low
temperature for the laundry type to dry your
clothes.
* Make sure that the machine is On.
* Call the authorized service to replace the
bulb.
* Turn off the machine and take out the
laundry.
* Turn off the machine and take out the
laundry.
“Filter cleaning”
LED flashes.
* Filter might have not been cleaned. * Clean the cover filter.
A Call an authorised service agent if the problem persists.
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10 Door Reversal
1. Unplug the dryer.
2. Open the door.
3. Turn the contact pin in the upper part of door by 90° in the anti-clockwise direction
and remove it.
4. Unscrew the 2 screws of each door hinge and remove the door.
5. Removing the door lock: Using a flat screwdriver release the snap-fitted door lock.
6. Remove 2 plugs for the hinges and one for the door-lock on the opposite side.
7. Insert the door lock system on the opposite side of the hinge and be sure it is
properly fitted.
8. Reverse the door:
Fit the door on the opposite side using 4 screws removed. Fix the contact pin into the
top side of the door by turning 90° in the clockwise direction.
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11 Guarantee
Your new product is guaranteed against
the cost of breakdown repairs for twelve
months from the date of the original
purchase.
What is covered?
• Repairs necessary as a result of faulty
materials, defective components or
manufacturing defect.
• The cost of functional replacement parts,
but excluding consumable items.
• The labour costs of a approved repairer
to carry out the repair.
What is not covered?
• Transit, delivery or accidental damage or
misuse and abuse.
• Cabinet or appearance parts, including
knobs, flaps, handles or container lids.
• Accessories or consumable items
including but not limited to, ice trays,
scrapers, cutlery baskets, filters and light
bulbs.
• Repairs required as a result of
unauthorised repair or inexpert installation
that fails to meet the requirements
contained in the user instruction book.
• Repairs to products used on commercial
or non-residential household premises.
• Loss of frozen food in freezers or fridge/
freezers. (Food loss insurance is often
included within your household contents
insurance policy, or may be available
separately from your retailer).
Important notes
• Your product is designed and built for
domestic household use only.
• The guarantee will be void if the product
is installed or used in commercial or nonresidential domestic household premises.
• The product must be correctly installed,
located and operated in accordance with
the instructions contained in the User
Instructions Booklet provided.
• Professional installation by a qualified
Electrical Domestic Appliance Installer
is recommended for all Washing
Machines,Tumble Dryers, Dishwashers,
Dryers and Electric Cookers
• Gas Cookers must only be installed by
a GAS SAFE (or BORD GAIS) registered
Gas Installer.
• The guarantee is given only within the
boundaries of the United Kingdom and the
Republic of Ireland.
• The guarantee is applicable only to new
products and is not transferable if the
product is resold.
• disclaims any liability for incidental or
consequential damages.
• The guarantee does not in anyway
diminish your statutory or legal rights.
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12 Service
Please keep your purchase receipt
or other proof of purchase in a safe
place; you will need to have it should
the product require attention under
guarantee.
You should also complete the details
below; it will help us assist you when
requesting service. (The model number
is printed on the Instruction Booklet and
the serial number is printed on the Rating
Label affixed to the appliance)
Model No:
Serial No:
Retailer:
Date of purchase:
Republic of Ireland
All Refrigeration, 01 862 3411
All Cookers
Washing Machines & Dryers, Tumble
Dryers Dishwashers
Before requesting service please
check the trouble-shooting guide in the
Operating Instructions as a charge may
be levied where no fault is found even
though your product may still be under
guarantee.
Service once the manufacturers
guarantee has expired.
If you have purchased an extended
guarantee please refer to the instructions
contained within the extended guarantee
agreement document. Otherwise please
call the appropriate number above where
service can be obtained at a charge.
Should you experience any difficulty in
obtaining service please contact the
Customer Help-Line.
Tel: 0845 600 4911
For service under guarantee simply
telephone the appropriate number below.
UK Mainland & Northern Ireland
Fridges & Freezers 0845 600 4903
Electric Cookers 0845 600 4902
Gas & 0845 600 4905
Dual Fuel Cookers
Washing Machines & Dryers
Tumble Dryers 0845 600 4906
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