Blomberg DV17600W User Manual

Front-Loading Dryer

Owner’s Guide:

Installation and Operation Instructions

DV 17600 W

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Please read this user manual first!

Dear Customer,
Thank you for prefering a Blomberg 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:

Important information or useful hints about usage.

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Warning for hazardous situations with regard to life and property.

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Warning against electric shock.

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Warning against hot surfaces.

Warning against fire hazard.

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Your Dryer 4

2 Important Safety Instructions 5

3 Installation Instructions 9

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

3.2 Grounding Instructions ......................10

3.3 Appropriate installation location .........11

3.4 Minimum Installation Clearances.......12

3.5 Use on top of a washer......................12

3.6 Adjusting the feet ...............................13

3.7 Ventilation duct and connection ........13

3.8 Destroying packaging material ..........14

4 Operating Instructions 15

4.1 First Use ............................................15

4.2 Garments suitable for drying .............15

4.3 Garments unsuitable for drying .........15

4.4 Preparing clothes to be dried.............16

4.5 Correct load capacity .........................16

5 Operating the product 17

6 Technical Specifications 21

7 User maintenance and cleaning
instructions 22

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

7.2 Sensor ..............................................22

8 Troubleshooting 23

9 Warranty Statement 24

5.1 Control Panel .....................................17

5.2 Symbols .............................................17

5.3. Preparation of drying machine..........17

5.4 Program selection and consumption

chart.........................................................18

5.5 Auxiliary functions .............................. 19

5.6 Warning indicators .............................19

5.7 Starting the program ..........................19

5.8 Child Lock ..........................................19

5.9 Changing the program after it is

started......................................................20

5.10 Cancelling the program ...................20

5.11 End of program ................................20

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Your Dryer

Overview

Figure 1

Control Panel

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Loading Door

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Lint Filter

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NOTE: 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 dryer 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.

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Type label

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Adjustable Feet

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2 Important Safety Instructions

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock

resulting in serious injury or death when using this

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• Read all instructions before using the appliance. Failure
to follow these instructions will increase the risk of fire or
electric shock and will void the warranty.

appliance, follow the basic precautions including the
following:

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This product has been designed for home use only.

• The appliance must be operated at temperatures between
+5°C and +35°C. (41°F and +95°F)

• 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 user­repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to
carry out.

• Never wash the appliance with water.

• Never touch the plug with wet hands.

• Never pull from the cable to unplug the dryer.

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

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

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• This appliance must be grounded. In the event of
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk
of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance
for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord
having an equipment-grounding 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.

WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric

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• Power cord plug must be within easy reach after
installation.

• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use
extension cords, multi-plugs or an adapter to connect the
dryer to electrical mains.

• Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance: if
it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.

• If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid an electrical hazard.

• The appliance must not be operated unless it is repaired!

• Ventilation openings in the base must not be obstructed
by carpets, etc.

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

• Adequate ventilation must be provided to avoid the back
flow of gases into the room from appliances burning other
fuels, including open fires.

• Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in,
washed in, soaked in or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents or other flammable or explosive substances as they

shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service
representative or personnel if you are in doubt as to
whether the appliance is properly grounded.

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give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

• Do not use the tumble dryer if industrial chemicals have
been used for cleaning what you want to dry.

• Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.

• Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer.
Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a
chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.

• 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 any of the metal reinforcement come loose
during drying.

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

• 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 are not damaged by
getting too hot.

WARNING: Never stop the tumble dryer before the

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

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

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

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• 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 dryer 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.

• 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 in the On position while the dryer is plugged in, keep the
door of the dryer closed.

• For power saving in models with lamps, when your dryer
is not in use, keep the door closed if the On/Off button is in
the On position and the dryer is energized.

WARNING: This product can expose you to
chemicals including Nickel (Metallic) which is known
to the State of California to cause cancer.

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For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Note : Nickel is a component in all stainless steel and
some other metal components.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

3 Installation Instructions

WARNING: Failure to follow
these instructions could result
in a 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 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)

type 4 -wire receptacle

Neutral conecction is not used in

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this product

Power Cable

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. The cord kit must be marked
“For Use with Clothes Dryers”.

If yo u have 3-wire receptacle, like
this , a 3-wire dryer cord mu st be
purchased locall y.

3-wire receptacle
(10 -30R)

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3- wire receptacle

( 10-30R)

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 through the
neutral conductor, only a 4-wire
power supply cord shall be used.

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To change the cord:

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

DO NOT plug end of dryer power

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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.
Connect the terminal labeled N and the
Ground terminal labeled G with the supplied
short cable. Tighten the terminals so that
they securely hold the conductors.

9. Attach the two remaining power cord
outer conductors to the 2 terminals labeled
L. Tighten both screws so that the power
conductors are securely held in place.

10. Tighten the strain relief so that the power
cord cannot be moved.

11. Replace the cover on the junction box
and fasten in place.

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

DO NOT repair old power
supply cords. Power cord must
be changed only by a qualified
person. There is a risk of electric
shock!

Power Cable

The dryer is now ready to be plugged into
the 3-wire receptacle of the proper rating.

The receptacle should be located so that the
plug and receptacle will be accessible with
the dryer in its installed position.

3.2 Grounding Instructions

This appliance must be grounded. In
the event of malfunction or breakdown,
grounding will reduce 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 grounding
plug. The plug must be plugged into an
appropriate outlet that is properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.

• Power cord plug must be within easy reach
after installation.

• The voltage and the allowed fuse/breaker
protection are specified in the section
“Technical Specifications”.

• The stated voltage must match your mains
voltage.

• Connection via extension cords or multi­plugs should not be made.

• The main fuse/breaker and switches must
have a contact distance of minimum 3 mm.

A damaged power cable must be

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replaced by a qualified electrician.

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. Do not modify
the plug provided with the
appliance: if it will not fit the
outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified
electrician.

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The appliance must not be

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3.3 Appropriate installation
location

•Install your appliance in environments that
have no risk of freezing and are in a stable
and level position.

•Do not place your appliance on a high pile
rug or on similar surfaces.

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

•Do not block the air ducts in front of and
under the dryer.

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

Make sure that your appliance is
not placed on the power cable.

Keep appliance at least 0.6”
(1.5 cm) from the edges of other
furniture.

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(856,5 mm)

24.6

(625 mm)

min.

”

90

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(5 95 m m)

0

23.7
603 mm

min.

/

16

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36.14

(918 mm)

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(5 83 m m)

min.

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90

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33 ¾"

3.4 Minimum Installation
Clearances

Alcove or

Built-under

Sides 0.59 in. (15 mm) 0.59 in. (15 mm)

Top 2.42 in. (61.5 mm) 2.42 in. (61.5 mm)

Rear 0.59 in. (15 mm) 0.59 in. (15 mm)

Front 0.2 in. (5 mm) 0.2 in. (5 mm)

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Closet

Ventilation Requirements

Closet door must have 2 openings, one
located 3.2 inches (8 cm) from bottom of
door having a minimum area of 16 sq.
inches (103 cm2) and the other one located
3 inches (7.5 cm) from top of door having a
minimum area of 46 sq. inches (294 cm2).

3.5 Use on top of a washer

•A stacking-kit (Part no: 297 956 0100)
should be used between the washer and
dryer for use on top of a washer. The
stacking-kit should be installed by the
Authorized Service provider.

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•Place the appliance on a solid floor. If
it is to be placed on top of a washer, the
approximate weight together may reach 397
lbs (180 kg) when they are full. Therefore,
the floor must be capable of carrying the load
placed on it!

3.6 Adjusting the feet

In order to ensure that your appliance
operates almost silently and vibration-free,
it must stand level and balanced on its feet.
The all feet of the appliance can be adjusted.
Balance the appliance by adjusting the feet.

Do not use any tools to loosen the

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adjustable feet. Otherwise, they
may be damaged.

Never unscrew the adjustable feet
from their housings.

3.7 Ventilation duct and
connection

Ventilation duct ensures exhaust of air from
inside the appliance.
The vented dryer has 1 air outlet.

Only rigid or flexible metal duct

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• In Canada, the diameter of the duct to
be used should be 4” (102 mm). In United
States, the regulation for the required
exhaust duct diameter must be followed.
Maximum duct length is given in the table
below:

should be used for exhausting.

Metal rigid duct

Maximum
length

To connect a ventilation duct;

1.Connect the air outlet metal duct to the
spacer by turning it counter-clockwise.

2.Make the duct passages as shown in the
illustration below.

72 ft (21.9 m) + 2 elbows

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Exhaust of humid air from the dryer
into the room is to be avoided.
It may damage the walls and
furniture in the room.

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

Air outlet duct must be extended
directly outdoors. There must be
a limited number of elbows to not
hinder air flow.

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

In Canada only those foil-type
flexible ducts, if any, specificially
identified for use with the appliance
by the manufacturer shallbe used.
In the United States, only those
foil-type flexible ducts, if any,
specifically identified for use with
the appliance by the manufacturer
and that comply with the Outline
for Clothes Dryer Transition Duct,
Subject 2158A, shall be used.

Care must be taken not to pinch or

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3.8 Destroying packaging
material

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bend the ducts.

The end of the hose should not be
bent, it should not be stepped on
and it must not be folded between
the drain and the dryer.

The total length of flexible metal
duct shall not exceed 7.8 foot
(2.4 m).

The duct shall not be assembled
with screws or other fastening
means that extend inside the duct
to catch lint.

The appliance should not be
vented into a chimney, a wall, a
ceiling, an attic, a crawl space or a
concealed space of a building.

Packaging material can be
dangerous to children. Keep the
packaging materials out of the
reach of children or dispose of
them accordingly.

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The appliance should not be
vented into a chimney, a wall, a
ceiling, an attic, a crawl space or a
concealed space of a building.

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

Do not dispose of them together with normal
domestic waste.
Packaging materials of your appliance are
manufactured from recyclable materials.

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4 Operating Instructions

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury,

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read the 2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this
appliance.

LAUNDRY DRYING SYMBOLS

Drying

Symbols

Drying
Settings

Iron -

Dry or Steam

IRON

Maximum temperature

Suitable for

dryer

At any temperature

At high temperature

No Iron

At medium

temperature

Iron at high

temperature

200 0C

0

F

392

4.1 First Use

•When operating your dryer for the first
time check inside the drum for any foreign
objects.

•Partly load the drum with wet clothes and let
the dryer run for approximately 15 minutes.
This operation will clean the drum before
loading garments.

•You may smell an unpleasant odor and
excessive fiber/lint may accumulate during
the first drying cycle.

4.2 Garments suitable for
drying

Always follow the advice on garment labels.
Dry only laundry having a label stating that
they are suitable for tumble-drying.

Sensitive /

Delicate dry

At low temperature

Iron at medium

temperature

Without heating

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302

0

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0

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Do not dry
with dryer

Hang to dry

Iron at low

temperature

0

110

0

230

Do not dry

Lay to dry

Hang wet to dry

Lay in shadow

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Do not iron

4.3 Garments unsuitable for
drying

•Items with metal attachments like, belt
buckles and metal buttons can damage your
dryer.

•Do not dry items like woolens, silk garments
and nylon stockings, delicate embroidered
fabrics, garments with metal accessories and
items like sleeping bags in the dryer.

•Garments made of delicate and valuable
fabrics as well as lace curtains can be
permanently wrinkled. Do not dry these in
your dryer!

•Do not dry items made of hermetic fibers
such as pillows and quilts in the dryer.

•Garments made of foam or rubber may
deform.

•Do not dry clothes containing rubber in the
dryer.

•Do not dry clothes exposed to petroleum,
oil, combustible or explosive agents in the
dryer even if they are washed beforehand.

Do not dry-

clean

to dry

Dry-cleanable

steam

Iron without

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•Overly wet laundry or laundry with dripping
water must not be put into the dryer.

4.4 Preparing clothes to be
dried

•All laundry must be spun at the highest
possible spin speed the washer allows for
the textile type.

•Laundry may be tangled after washing.
Separate laundry before placing them into
your dryer.

•Sort laundry according to their types and
thicknesses. Dry similar types of laundry
together.

4.5 Correct load capacity

The following weights are given as
examples.

Home articles Weight (g)* Weight (lb)*

Cotton quit covers
(double)

Cotton quit covers (single) 1000 2 ¼

Bed sheets (double) 500 1 1/8

Bed sheets (single) 350 ¾

Large tablecloths 700 1 ½

Small tablecloths 250 ½

Tea napkins 100 ¼

Bath towels 700 1 ½

Hand towels 350 ¾

1500 3 ¼

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Please consult the information in
the “Program Selection” section.

Adding laundry to the dryer over
the level shown in the figure
is not recommended. Drying
performance will be reduced when
the dryer is overloaded. Doing so
may damage your dryer and your
clothes.

Place garments into the drum

loosely so they won’t get tangled.

Large items (e.g. bed sheets, quilt
covers, large tablecloths) may
bunch-up. Stop the dryer 1 or 2
times during drying process to
separate any bunched-up laundry.

Garments

Blouses 150 3/8

Cotton shirts 300 5/8

Shirts 200 ½

Cotton dresses 500 1 1/8

Dresses 350 ¾

Jeans 700 1 ½

Handkerchiefs (10 pieces) 100 ¼

T-Shirts 125 ¼

*Dry laundry weight before washing.
Approximate weights of average home
laundry type.

Weight (g)* Weight (lb)*

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5 Operating the product

5.1 Control Panel

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1. On/Off/Program selection button

2. Start/Pause button

3. End Time button

5.2 Symbols

Filter drawer /

Tank

full

End/anti-

creasing

Filter

cleaning

On/O

Heat exchanger

cleaning

Timer
Delay

Child-proof

lock

Drying

Mute

Cupboard

Dry

Volume up

Iron Dry

Express

14’

Jeans

Delicates

BabyProtect

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.

Ensure that no laundry is jammed

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to the loading door.

Super

Extra

Normal

Damp

Timed

Dry/Time

Level

3sec

5

Filter

Lock

Buzzer

Ending

3sec

4

Start / PauseBuzzer

In

3

2

End / AntiWrinkle

Regular Dry

Damp Dry

Drying

Ready

4. Buzzer volume button

5. Drying level/Time programs selection
button

Shirts

Extra dry

Sport

Cupboard

dry plus

Freshen Up

Start
pause
cancel

Cottons

Synthetics

Mix

Drying Rack/

TimeDry

Daily

Express

30’

Exspress

Wool Refresh

Shirts 30

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

Selecting a program using the

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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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Spin speed in wash-

Programs

Wight

(Ib)

ing

machine (rpm)

Drying time

(minutes)

Explanation

Cottons/Nor­mal

Perm Press 7 Low 55

Heavy Duty 8 Medium 131

Mixed fabric 8 Medium 85

Sanitize 11 Medium 125

Timed Dryer
(High tempa­ture)

Timed Dryer
(low tempa­ture)

Air uff - - 10

Wool 4 Low 20

15 Medium 121

- Medium 10

- Medium 10

Durable clothing can be dried with this
program at a normal temperature.

Less durable clothing can be dried with
this program at a at a lower temperature
compared to the cottons program. It is
recommended for synthetic clothing (e.g.)

Use for heavy -duty clothes such as jeans or garmets
should be extra dry.

Mix program (Regular Dry) is for mixed loads with dif­ferent types of fabrics. Mixed laundry can be dried at a
lower temperature.

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. Do not
dry use this program for delicate fabrics. Super drying
level is recommended to kill high incidence of bacteria.

Timed programs can be selected to reach the desired

nal drying level at high

temperatures.

Timed programs can be selected to reach the desired

nal drying level at low temperatures.

Only cool air circulation is performed for 10 minutes
without providing hot air.

Use for shofting is wool items and garments made of
wool blend such as sweaters, scarves,head scarves. It
prepares wool garmets for drying with low air tempea­ture.

Towel 11 Medium 95

Wrinkle Free 2 Medium 40

Delicates 3 Low 40

Sports wear 8 Medium 85

Bedding 5 High 40

Quick Dry 2 High 45

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Drying towels such as kitchen towel, bath towel and
hand towel.

Dries the shirts in a more sensitive way so
that they are less wrinkled and ironed easily.

Very delicate laundry (silk blouses, ne underwear, etc.)

can be dried at a lower temperature that are suitable for
drying or for laundry that is advised to be handwashed.

Use for drying sport, tness, and casual polyester
blended garments.

Drying cotton beddings such as bedlinen, sheets, bed
cover, pillow case

For the small loads of qualied fabrics with short drying
times such as synthetic clothing

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Drying level

Super

Extra Use for extra drying

Normal

Damp Items can be partially damp

Use for heavy-duty fabrics in to be
very dry

Use fora normal dryness level. It
is recommended level fora energy
saving.

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.

You can select this function before

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

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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

2. Select the drying program.

3. Press the End Time selection button and

4. Press the Start / Stand-by button. End

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Changing the end time

If you want to change the duration during the
countdown:

or after the program starts.

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

laundry.

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

Time countdown starts. “:” Separator
in the middle of displayed delay time
flashes.

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.

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 Dry/Time Level but­ton.

5.6 Warning indicators

Warning indicators may vary

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Filter cleaning

When the program is completed, the warning

indicator for lter cleaning turns on.

depending on the model of your
dryer.

5.7 Starting the program

Press the Dry/Time Level button to start the
program.
Dry/Time Level 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 ow 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 Buzzer button 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 nished or to be able to interfere

with the program. To deactivate the child
lock, keep the same button pressed for 3
seconds.

When the child lock is activated,

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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.
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.

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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 Dry/Time Level 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 Dry/Time Level 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 Dry/Time Level button to start
the program.

Adding laundry after the drying

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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.
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.

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.

The inside of the drying machine
shall be extremely hot when
you cancel the program during

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machine operation, so run the
refresh program to allow it to cool
down.

5.11 End of program

When the program ends, the Fibre Filter
Cleaning and Water Tank warning symbols
on the program observation indicator turn on.
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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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 Technical Specifications

Model Vented Dryer with electronic sensor control

Height (in) 33 1/4

Witdth (in) 23 7/16

Depth (in) 22 15/16

Height adjustment of feet (in) 1 1/16

Net weight (plastic front door usage) (lbs) 69,7

Net weight (glass front door usage) (lbs) 73,4

Voltage / Frequency 208-240V ~ 60 Hz

Connected load 2000-2400 W

Dry Load Capacity 7kg / 15,5 lb

Capacity 3,8 cu-ft

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

environment by dropping it off at recycling locations provided for this purpose. Your
appliance also contains a large amount of recyclable material. It is marked with this
label to indicate that used appliances 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 local government or your
retailer for used appliance collection points closest to your home. We thank you for
doing your part to protect the environment.

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7 User maintenance and cleaning instructions

7.1 Lint filter

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

Fibres and lint are formed during

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To clean the Filter;

1. Open loading door.

2. Remove the lint filter by pulling it up and

open the filter.

3. Clean lint, fiber, and by hand or with a soft

piece of cloth.

4. Close the filter and put it back in place.

wearing and washing.

WARNING: Always clean the filter
after each drying cycle.

7.2 Sensor

There are humidity sensors in your dryer that
detect whether the laundry is dry or not.

For sensor cleaning;

1. Open loading door.

2. Allow dryer to cool off if drying has been
done recently.

3. Wipe the metal sensors with a soft cloth
dampened with vinegar and dry the sensors
afterwards.

Clean the metal sensors at regular

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intervals (4 times a year).

WARNING: Never use solvents,
cleaning agents or similar
substances when cleaning as
these might cause fire and/or an
explosion!

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You can clean the filter and filter
area with a vacuum cleaner.

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

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8 Troubleshooting

Problem Cause Explanation / Solution

* Clean the lint filter.
* Meshes of the filter may be
clogged. Wash with water.

*Remove the objects (if any) that
block ventilation in front of the
ventilation grids.

*Open the door and window
of the room to avoid the room
temperature increase too much.

*Clean the dampness sensor.

*Spin your laundry at a higher
speed in your washing machine.

* Make sure that the dryer is
plugged in.
* Make sure the loading door is
properly closed.
* Make sure the program has been
set and it is not in “Pause” mode.
* Deactivate the childproof lock.

* Make sure the loading door is
properly closed.
* Press the “Start/Pause/Cancel”
button to start the program.

* Dry only the laundry which is
suitable for drying in the dryer. First
check the labels on the clothes.
* Select a program a suitable low
temperature setting for the laundry
type to dry the clothes.

* Turn off the dryer and take the
laundry out of the dryer.

* Turn off the dryerand take the
laundry out of the dryer.

* Clean the lint filter.
* Meshes of the filter may be
clogged. Wash with water.

* Turn off the dryer and remove
the laundry. Call the authorized
service.

Drying process
takes too long.

Dryer does not
switch on or the
program does not
start. Dryer does
not start when
set.

Program is
interrupted for no
reason.

Laundry has
shrunk, become
felted or has
deteriorated.

“End / Anticrease”
LED flashes.

“End / Anticrease”
LED is on.

“Filter cleaning”
LED flashes.

The “Drying” LED
flashes.

*Lint filter may not have been
cleaned.

*Ventilation grids on the front side
of the machine are blocked.

*Ventilation is not sufficient since
the room where the machine is
installed is very small.

*Lime deposit has built up on the
dampness sensor

*Excessive laundry is loaded. *Do not load the dryer in excess.

*Laundry is not spun sufficiently

* It may not plugged in.
* The loading door may be ajar.
* Program may not be set or the
“Start/Pause/Cancel” button may
not have been pressed.
* “Childproof lock” may be
activated.

* The loading door may be ajar.
* Electricity may be cut off.

* A program not suitable for the
laundry type might have been used.

* The 2-hour anti creasing program
to prevent laundry from wrinkling
may have been activated.

* Program has come to an end.

* Lint filter may not have been
cleaned.

* A heat sensor failure has
occurred. dryer ends the program
without heating.

NOTE: Call an authorized service if the problem persists.

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This product is fully tested and went through official

quality assurance inspections before leaving the
original manufacturing site. Warranty terms for this
Blomberg household appliance is not valid if the
product is altered, tampered, modifed, additional parts

assembled, fixed and re-packed by an authorized

distributor, servicer, a third party retailer, reseller or by

any other unauthorized person(s)

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