Blomberg DV 17542, DV 17540 NBL00 User Manual

To prevent accidents and/or machine damage, read these instructions before installation or use. Use the dryer only as instructed in this owner’s guide and installation instructions manual included with your dryer. Keep this guide for future reference

Front-Loading Dryer

DV 17540 NBL00 DV 17542

Owner’s Guide & Installation Instructions

Please read this manual first!

Dear Customer, We hope that your product, which has been manufactured in modern facilities and passed through strict quality control procedures, will give you the best results. Therefore, we advise you to read this manual thoroughly before using your product and keep it for future reference.

This operation manual will …

…help you use your machine in a fast and safe way.

• Please read the operating manual before installing and starting your machine.

• Particularly follow the instructions related to safety.

• Keep this operating manual handy. You may need it in the future.

• Please read all additional documentation supplied with this machine.

• Please note that this operation manual may be applicable for several models. Differences between models will be identified in the manual.

Explanation of symbols

Throughout this Operation Manual the following symbols are used:

A Important safety information

This is the general warning sign. It is used to alert the user to potential hazards. All safety messages that follow this sign shall be obeyed to avoid possible harm to the user.

B Caution, risk of electric shock

Caution, risk of fire

Caution, hot surface

Read the instructions

C Useful information

Important information or useful hints for use.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Your Dryer 5

Overview .............................................5

2 Important Safety Instructions 6

3 Installation Instructions 8

Electrical connection ............................8

Grounding Instructions ........................9

Appropriate installation location ...........9

Minimum Installation Clearances ........10

Use on top of a washing machine ......10

Adjusting the feet ...............................11

Ventilation duct and connection ........11

4 Operating Instructions 13

First Use ............................................13

Garments suitable for drying in the

machine ............................................13

Garments unsuitable for drying in the

machine ............................................13

Preparing clothes to be dried .............13

Correct load capacity ........................13

Control panel .....................................15

Turning on the dryer .........................16

Starting the Program .........................18

Progress of program ..........................18

Changing the program after the program

has started ........................................18

Technical Specifications ....................20

7 Troubleshooting 23

5 Quick Start-up Instructions 21

6 User maintenance and cleaning instructions 22

Lint filter ............................................22

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Your Dryer

Overview

Figure 1

Control Panel

Loading Door

Lint Filter

Specifications of this appliance may change without notice to improve the quality of the product. Drawings 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 the laboratory in accordance with relevant standards. Depending on operational and environmental conditions of the appliance, values may vary.

Type label

Adjustable Feet

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2 Important Safety Instructions

A WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire,

electric shock, or personal injury when using this appliance, follow the basic precautions including the following:

• Read all instructions before using the

appliance. Otherwise, there may be the risk of personal injury or material damage. Additionally, any warranty and reliability commitment will become void.

A This product has been designed for

home use only.

• The appliance must be operated at temperatures between +5°C and +35°C.

• The appliance must not be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a door with the hinges on the opposite side to that of the tumble dryer.

• Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to weather.

• Do not tamper with the controls.

• Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

• Unplug the machine when it is not in use.

• Never wash the appliance with water! There is the risk of electric shock!

• Never touch the plug with wet hands.

• Never pull from the cable to unplug the machine.

• Do not operate the appliance if the power cord or plug is damaged.

• Never attempt to repair the machine yourself.

• For malfunctions that cannot be solved by information in the operating manual: Turn off and unplug the appliance and call an authorized service..

• This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce

B WARNING: Improper connection of

the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service representative or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

• Power cord plug must be within easy

• To reduce the risk of fire or electric

• Do not modify the plug provided with

• If the power supply cord is damaged,

• The appliance must not be operated

• Ventilation openings in the base must

• Exhaust air must not be discharged

• Adequate ventilation must be provided

• Do not dry articles that have been

the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounded plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

reach after installation.

shock, do not use extension cords, multi-plugs or an adapter to connect the dryer to electrical mains.

the appliance: if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid an electrical hazard.

unless it is repaired! There is the risk of electric shock!

not be obstructed by carpets, etc.

into a flue used for exhausting fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuels.

to avoid the back flow of gases into the room from appliances burning other fuels, including open fires.

previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite

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or explode.

• Do not use the tumble dryer if industrial chemicals have been used for cleaning.

• Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.

• Items that have been soiled with substances such as cooking oil, acetone, alcohol, gas, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers should be washed in hot water with an extra amount of detergent before being dried in the tumble dryer.

• Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps, waterproof textiles, rubber-backed articles and clothes or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads should not be dried in the tumble dryer.

• Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.

• The appliance may only be used for the drying of textiles that are marked accordingly.

• Undergarments that contain metal reinforcements should not be placed in a tumble dryer. Damage to the tumble dryer can result if the metal reinforcement come loose during drying.

• Before loading check all garments for lighters, coins, metal pieces, needles, etc.

• Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used as specified by the fabric softener’s instructions. The use of fabric softener sheets is not recommended.

• The final part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat (the cool-down cycle) to ensure that the items are left at a temperature that ensures the items will not be damaged.

A WARNING: Never stop the tumble

dryer before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out dissipate heat.

• Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance.Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near children.

• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• Keep pets away from the appliance during the drying cycle.

• Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the drying compartment.

• Close the loading door when you leave the area where the machine is located.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are supervised or have been given instructions concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• Clean lint filter before or after each load.

• Keep area around the exhaust vent and adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.

• The interior of the appliance and exhaust ductwork should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.

• Never use the dryer without the lint filter.

• 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.

• 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).

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

• Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is moving.

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3 Installation Instructions

AWARNING - Risk of fire

•The clothes dryer (“appliance‘) installation

must be performed by a qualified installer.

•Install the appliance according to the

manufacturer’s instructions and local codes.

•Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible

plastic venting materials. If flexible metal (foil type) duct is installed, it must be of a specific

type identified by the ap pliance manufacturer as suitable for use with clothes dryers. Flexible venting materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct the clothes dryer’s airflow and increase the risk of fire.

• To reduce the risk of severe injury or death,

follow all installation instructions.

3- wire receptacle

( 10-30R)

Typical 3- Wire Dryer Cord 240V/30 amp NEMA 10-30 Type SRDT

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Electrical connection

Connect the appliance to a grounded outlet protected by a fuse or circuit breaker of suitable capacity.

Dryer shipped with cord to ﬁt this

4-wire receptacle (14 -30R)

3-wire receptacle (10 -30R)

3-Wire Electrical Connection

If your receptacle is a 3-wire receptacle as shown below, you must obtain a 3-wire dryer cord. A dryer cord can usually be found at your local hardware supply, electrical supply or home center. Cord should have closed loop or upturned end wire terminating connectors.

type 4 -wire receptacle

If yo u have 3-wir e receptac le, like this , a 3-wire drye r cord must be purchased locall y.

A If the dryer is installed in a mobile home, recreational vehicles, new branch-circuit installations or in areas where local codes do not permit grounding, only a 4-wire power supply cord shall be used.

To change the cord:

1. Make sure that the dryer is not plugged into any power outlet.

B DO NOT plug end of dryer power cord

into a live receptacle before connecting dryer power cord to dryer terminals and closing junction/splitter box as described below.

B DO NOT repair old power supply cords.

Power cord must be changed only by a qualified person. There is a risk of electric shock!

2. Remove the screw from the cover of the

junction box located at the top rear of the dryer.

3. Remove the red, white and black wire from

the terminal block.

4. Remove the green ground wire from the

ground terminal.

5. Loosen the strain relief clamp holding the 4-wire cable.

6. Thread the 4-wire cable out through the strain relief clamp.

7. Thread the new 3-wire dryer cord through the strain relief clamp.

8. Attach the power cord Ground conductor

(the center wire) to the terminal labeled N.

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