Blomberg TAF 7239 Operating Instructions
TAF 7239
Dryer
Trockner
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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1 Important safety information
This section includes safety information that will
help protection from risks of personal injuries
or materialistic damages. Failure to follow
these instructions shall cause any warranty and
reliability commitment to become void.
General safety
• Never place the machine on a carpet-
covered floor, otherwise, lack of airflow
beneath the machine may cause electrical
parts to overheat. This will cause problems
with your machine.
• If the power cable or mains plug is
damaged, you must call Authorised Service
Agent for repair.
• The product should not be plugged in
during installation, maintenance and repair
works. Such works should always be made
by the technical service. Manufacturer
shall not be held responsible for damages
arising from processes carried out by
unauthorised persons.
• Connect the product to a grounded outlet
protected by a fuse of suitable capacity as
stated in the technical specifications table.
• Operate your product at temperatures
between +5°C and +35°C.
• Do not use electrical devices in the
product.
• Do not connect the air exit of the product
to the chimney holes which are used for
the exhaust fumes of the devices operating
with gas or other types of fuel.
• You must provide enough ventilation in
order to prevent gases exiting from devices
operating with other types of fuels including
the naked flame from accumulating in the
room due to the back fire effect.
• Always clean the lint filter before or after
each 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-plugs
or adaptors to connect the dryer to power
supply in order to decrease the risk of
electric shock.
• Do not make any changes on the plug
supplied with the product. If it is not
compatible with the socket, have a
qualified electrician change the socket with
a suitable one.
• Items cleaned or washed with gasoil/
fuel oil, dry-laundry solvents and other
combustible or explosive materials as
well as the items that are contaminated
or spotted with such materials should not
be dried in the product since they emit
flammable or explosive vapor.
• Do not dry items cleaned with industrial
chemicals in the dryer.
• Do not dry unwashed items in the dryer.
• Items soiled with cooking oils, acetone,
alcohol, fuel oil, kerosene, stain remover,
turpentine, paraffin and paraffin removers
must be washed in hot water with plenty of
detergent before being dried in the dryer.
• Garments or pillows bolstered with rubber
foam (latex foam), shower bonnets, water
resistant textiles, materials with rubber
reinforcement and rubber foam pads
should not be dried in the dryer.
• Do not use fabric softeners and anti-static
products unless they are recommended by
the manufacturers of the fabric softener or
the product.
• This product must be grounded.
Grounding installation decreases the risk of
electric shock by opening a path with low
resistance for the electricity flow in case of
a malfunction or failure. Power cable of this
product is equipped with a conductor and
a grounding plug that allows for grounding
the product. This plug must be installed
appropriately and inserted into a socket
which is grounded in accordance with the
local laws and regulations.
• Do not install the product behind a door
with a lock, sliding door or a door that has
a hinge against the hinge of the dryer.
• Do not install or leave this product in
places where it will be exposed to outdoor
conditions.
• Do not tamper with the controls.
• Do not perform any repair or part replacing
procedures on the product even if you
know or have the ability to perform unless
it is clearly suggested in the operating
instructions or the published service
manual.
• Inside and exhaust duct of the product
must be cleaned by the qualified service
personnel periodically.
• Wrong connection of grounding conductor
of the product can cause electric shock. If
you have any suspect about the grounding
connection, have it checked by a qualified
electrician, service representative or service
personnel.
• Do not reach into the machine when the
drum is spinning.
• Unplug the machine when it is not in use.
• Never wash down the appliance with
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water! There is the risk of electric shock!
Always disconnect by unplugging from the
mains before cleaning.
• Never touch the plug with wet hands.
Never unplug by pulling on the cable,
always pull out by grabbing the plug only.
Do not operate the machine if the power
cable or plug is damaged!
• Never attempt to repair the machine
yourself, otherwise, you will be putting your
life and others’ lives in danger.
• For malfunctions that cannot be solved by
following the information given in the safety
instructions:
Turn off the machine, turn off and contact
an authorised service agent.
• Do not stop the dryer before the drying
cycle comes to an end unless you will
remove all laundry from the dryer fast in
order to lay them and dissipate the heat.
• Remove the door of the drying
compartment before decommissioning or
disposing of the product.
• The final step of the drying cycle (cool-
down cycle) occurs without applying
heat to ensure that the items are left at a
temperature that will not damage them.
• Fabric softeners or similar products should
be used as specified by the fabric softener
instructions.
• Underwear that contains metal
reinforcements should not be placed in
a dryer. Damage to the dryer can result if
metal reinforcements come loose during
drying.
• Check all garments for forgotten lighters,
coins, metal pieces, needles, etc. before
loading.
• At times when your dryer is not in use or
after the laundry is taken out following the
completion of drying process, turn off by
using the On/Off button. In cases when
the On/Off button is on (while the dryer
is energized), keep the door of the dryer
closed.
Intended use
• This product has been designed for
domestic use. It should not be used for
other purposes.
• Use the product only for drying laundry
that are marked accordingly.
• Dry only those articles in your product that
are stated in this manual.
• This product is not intended to be used by
persons with physical, sensory or mental
disorders or unlearned or inexperienced
people (including children) unless they
are attended by a person who will be
responsible for their safety or who will
instruct them accordingly for use of the
product.
Children’s safety
• Electrical appliances are dangerous for
the children. Keep children away from the
machine when it is operating. Do not let
them tamper with the machine.
• Packaging materials are dangerous to
children. Keep the packaging materials out
of reach of children or dispose them by
classifying according to waste directives.
• Do not allow children sit/climb on or enter
in the product.
• Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the product.
• Close the loading door when you leave the
area where the product is located.
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2 Installation
Refer to the nearest Authorised Service Agent
for installation of your product.
CPreparation of location and electrical
installation for the product is under
customer’s responsibility.
BInstallation and electrical connections must
be carried out by a qualified personnel.
APrior to installation, visually check if the
product has any defects on it. If so, do not
have it installed. Damaged products will
cause risks for your safety.
Appropriate installation location
• Install the product in an environment which
has no risk of freezing and is in a stable
and level position.
• Operate your product in a well ventilated,
dust-free environment.
• Do not block the air ducts in front of and
under the product with materials such as
long pile rugs and wooden bands.
• Do not place your product on a long pile
rug or on similar surfaces.
• Do not install the product behind a door
with a lock, sliding door or a hinged door
which can strike the product.
• Once the product is installed, it should stay
at the same place where its connections
have been made. When installing the
product, make sure that the rear wall of it
does not touch anywhere (tap, socket, etc.)
and also pay attention to install the product
at a place where it will stay permanently.
BDo not place the product on top of the
power cable.
• Keep at least 1.5 cm distance to walls of
other furniture.
Under counter installation
• A special part (Part no: 295 970 0100)
replacing the top trim must be provided
and installed by the Authorised Service
Agent in order to use the machine under a
counter or in a cupboard. It should never
be operated without the top trim.
• Leave at least 3 cm of space between
the side and rear walls of the product and
the walls of the counter/cupboard when
installing your product under a counter or in
a cupboard.
Mounting over a washing machine
• A fitting device should be used between
the two machines when installing above a
washing machine. The bracket (Part no.
296 280 0100 white/296 280 0200 grey)
must be installed by the Authorised Service
Agent.
• Place the product on a firm floor. If it will be
placed on top of a washing machine, the
approximate weight of both machines may
reach 180 kg when they are full. Therefore,
the floor must be capable of carrying the
load on it!
Ventilation hose and connection
(for products equipped with an
outlet vent)
Ventilation hose allows exhaust air from inside
the machine
Vented dryer has 1 air outlet.
Stainless sheet metal or aluminum pipes can
be used instead of a hose. The pipe diameter
should be minimum 10 cm.
Maximum hose and pipe lengths are given in
the table below.
Hose Pipe
Maximum length 4 m 5 m
1 elbow 45° -1.0 m -0.3 m
1 elbow 90° -1.8 m -0.6 m
1 elbow 90° short -2.7 m
1 wall passage -2.0 m -2.0 m
CEach elbow and other passages should
be subtracted from the maximum length
stated above.
To connect a ventilation hose;
1. Connect the air outlet hose to the
hose spacer piece by turning it
counterclockwise.
2. Make the hose passages as shown below.
CExhaust of humid air from the dryer into the
room is inconvenient. It may damage the
walls and furniture in the room.
CThe ventilation hose can be routed outdoors
via a window or it can be connected to the
air outlet in the bathroom.
CAir outlet hose must be routed directly to the
outdoors. There must be a limited number
of elbows as not to hinder ventilation.
CTo prevent water accumulation in the hose,
make sure that it is not folded on the floor.
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BThe ventilation hose should not be
connected to the chimney of a stove or a
fireplace.
BDo not operate your product at the same
time with heaters such as a coal or gas
stove. Airflow may cause the chimney to
flare up.
Connection to water drain (Products with
a condenser);
In products equipped with condenser unit,
water accumulated during the drying cycle
accumulates in the water tank. You should drain
accumulated water after each drying cycle.
You can directly drain accumulated water
through the water drain hose supplied with
the product instead of periodically draining the
water collected in the water tank.
Connecting the water drain hose:
1. Pull the hose out by its end to remove it
from the product. Do not use any tools to
remove the hose. Attach the drain hose
adaptor to the end of this hose.
2. Connect the special drain hose supplied
with the product to the hose adaptor
fitting.
3. Connect the other end of the drain hose
directly to the wastewater drain or to the
washbasin. The fitting must always be
secured in every type of connection. Your
house may flood if the hose comes out of
its housing during water discharge.
CWhen you direct the water drain to outside,
“Water Tank” warning light will turn on at
the end of each programme.
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 vibration-free, it must stand
level and balanced on its feet. Front feet of your
product can be adjusted. Balance the machine
by adjusting the feet.
Important:
• The hose should be attached to a height of
maximum 80 cm.
• Make sure that the hose is not pinched or
bend.
• 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
product.
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.
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1. Loosen the feet by hand.
2. Adjust the feet until the product stands level
and firmly on the floor.
CDo not use any tools to loosen the
adjustable feet, otherwise, they can be
damaged.
CNever 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.
Electrical connection
Connect the machine to a grounded outlet
protected by a fuse of suitable capacity as
stated in the technical specifications table. Our
company shall not be liable for any damages
that will arise when the machine is used on a
circuit without grounding.
• Connection must comply with national
regulations.
• If the current value of the fuse or breaker
in the house is less than 16 Amps, have a
qualified electrician install a 16 Amp fuse.
• Power cable plug must be within easy
reach after installation.
• The voltage and allowed fuse or breaker
protection are specified in the “Technical
Specifications” section.
• The specified voltage must be equal to
your mains voltage.
• Do not make connections via extension
cables or multi-plugs.
• The main fuse and switches must have a
contact distance of minimum 3 mm.
BDamaged power cable must only be
replaced by a qualified electrician.
BIf the product is faulty, it must not be
operated unless it is repaired! There is the
risk of electric shock!
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.
Technical Specifications
EN 2
Height (adjustable) 84,3 cm
Width 59,5 cm
Depth 53 cm
Capacity (max.) 7 kg
Weight (net) 32 kg
Voltage
See type labelRated power input
Model code
Type label is located behind the loading door.
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3 Initial 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
30 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
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Laundry unsuitable for drying in the
machine
• Laundry items with metal attachments
such as belt buckles 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
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.
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• 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 bunched-up
laundry.
Following weights are given as examples.
Home articles
Cotton quit covers (double) 1500
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)
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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4 Selecting a Programme and Operating Your Machine
Control Panel
1 2 3
1. Filter cleaning warning light
Warning light turns on when the filter is full.
2. Program follow-up indicator
Used to follow-up the progress of the
current programme.
3. Cancel audio warning
Used to cancel the audio warning given at
the end of the programme.
4. On/Off button
Used to turn on and off the machine.
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5. Programme selection knob
Used to select a programme.
6. Start/Pause/Cancel button
Used to start, pause or cancel the
programme.
7. Water tank warning light*
Warning light turns on when the water tank
is full.
8. Time delay selection button*
Used to set the time delay.
45
30
Cottons
Synthetics Ventilation End
Mini45’
Mini30’
program
Cancel
Cooling One
Mix
Audio
Warning
piece
On/Off Start/Pause/
Timer
Cancel
* It may change according to the specifications
of your dryer
/Anti-
creasing
Filter
cleaning
Readyto
iron
Tank
full
ExtraReady
toWear
Child-proof
lock
Readyto
Wear
Silk
Drying
Readyto
WearPlus
Woollen Jeans
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Quick
Delicate
Shirts
Time
programs
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.
Programme selection
Decide the appropriate programme from the
table below which includes drying temperatures
in degrees. Select the desired programme with
the programme selection button.
Dry at high temperature only
for cotton laundry. Thick and
Extra dry
Ready to
wear
Ready to
wearPlus
Iron Dry
multi layered laundry (E.g.:
towels, linens, jeans) are dried
in a way that they do not
require ironing before placing in
the wardrobe.
Normal laundry (E.g.:
tablecloths, underwear) are
dried in a way that they do not
require ironing before placing in
the drawers.
Normal laundry (E.g.:
tablecloths, underwear) are
dried in a way that they do not
require ironing before placing
in the drawers, but more
than those in the ready to
wearoption.
Normal laundry (E.g., Shirts,
dresses) are dried ready to be
ironed.
C For further program details, see, “Program
Selection Table”
Main programmes
Depending on the type of laundry, the following
main programmes are available:
Cottons
You can dry your durable laundry with this
programme. Dries at high temperature. It is
recommended to use for your cotton items
(such as bed sheets, quilt cover, underclothing,
etc.).
Synthetics
You can dry your less durable laundry with this
programme. It dries at a lower temperature
compared to the cottons programme. It is
recommended for your synthetic laundry (such
as shirts, blouses, synthetic/cotton blended
laundry, etc.).
C Do not dry curtains and lace in your
machine.
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 is over. This programme rotates
the laundry in 10-minute intervals to prevent
creasing.
Special programmes
For special cases, there are also extra
programmes available:
C Additional programmes may differ
according to the model of your machine.
Mini
You can use this programme to dry the cottons
that are spun at high speeds in your washing
machine. It can dry your 1,2 kg Cotton laundry
(3 Shirts / 3 T-Shirts) within 30 minutes.
C In order to obtain better results from the
dryer programs, your laundry must be
washed with suitable program and spun
at the recommended spin speeds in your
washing machine.
Shirt
Dries the shirts in a more sensitive way so that
they are less creased and ironed easily.
C Shirts may contain little amount of
dampness at the and of the program. It is
advised not to leave the shirts in the dryer.
Jeans
You can use this program to dry the jeans that
are spun at high speeds in your washing
machine.
C Review the relevant part of the program
table.
Mixed
Used to dry synthetic and cotton laundry that
do not release colour. Used for laundry that is
suitable for drying.
•Delicates
You can dry at a lower temperature your very
delicate laundry (silk blouses, fine underwear,
etc.) that are suitable for drying or laundry which
is advised to be hand-washed.
C It is recommended to use a cloth bag
to avoid certain delicate garments and
laundry from getting creased or damaged.
Take your garments immediately out of the
dryer and hang them after the programme
ends in order to prevent them being
creased.
•Ventilation
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
program to deodorize unpleasant odors.
•Timer programs
You can select one of the 10 min., 20 min.,
40 min. and 60 min. timer programmes to
achieve the desired final drying level at low
temperatures. Programme dries at the selected
time regardless of the drying temperature.
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