Blomberg TKF 8451 AG50 Operating Instructions

TKF 8451 AG 50

Dryer Trockner

Please read this user manual first!

Dear Customer, We hope that you get the best results from the product which has been manufactured in state-of-the-art plants and passed through a strict quality control procedure. Therefore, please read the entire user manual carefully before using the product and keep it as a reference for future use. In case of transferring the product to someone else, give the manual as well.

The user manual will help you use your product in a fast and safe way.

• Read the user manual before installing and starting your product.

• Always follow the safety instructions.

• Keep this user manual within easy reach for future reference.

• Read also the other documents supplied with the product. Remember that this user manual is also applicable for several other models.

Differences between models will be identified in the manual.

Explanation of symbols

Throughout this user manual the following symbols are used:

Read the instructions.

Important information or useful hints about usage.

Warning for hazardous situations with regard to life and property.

Warning for electric shock.

Warning for fire hazard.

Warning for hot surfaces.

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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.

1 Important safety instructions

This section contains safety instructions that will help protect from risk of personal injury or property damage. Failure to follow these instructions shall void any warranty.

General safety

• Never place the product on a carpet-

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

• Do not operate the product if the

power cable / plug is damaged. Call

the Authorized Service Agent.

• 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.

• Never touch the plug with wet hands!

Never unplug by pulling on the cable, always pull out by grabbing the plug.

• Connect the product to a grounded

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

• Power cable of this product is

equipped with a conductor and a grounding plug that allows for grounding the product. This plug must be inserted into a socket which is installed and grounded in accordance with the local laws and regulations. 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. Do not neglect to have the grounding installation made by a qualified electrician. If you have any suspect about the grounding installation, have it

• The product should not be plugged

• Always have the installation and

• Do not use electrical devices in the

• Do not connect the air exit of the

• You must provide enough ventilation

• Items cleaned or washed with

• Do not dry the laundry cleaned with

• Underwear that contains metal

checked by a qualified electrician or

the Authorized Service Agent. Our

company shall not be liable for any damages that will arise when the product is used without grounding in accordance with the local regulations.

in during installation, maintenance, cleaning and repair works.

repairing procedures carried out

by the Authorized Service Agent.

Manufacturer shall not be held liable for damages that may arise from procedures carried out by unauthorized persons.

product.

product to the chimney holes which

are used for the exhaust fumes of the

devices operating with gas or other types of fuel.

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.

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.

industrial chemicals in the dryer.

reinforcements should not be dried in the dryer. Dryer can get damaged if metal reinforcements come loose and

break off during drying.

• Never attempt to repair the product

yourself. Do not perform any repair or replacement procedures on the product even if you know or have the ability to perform the required procedure unless it is clearly suggested in the operating instructions or the published service

manual. Otherwise, you will be

putting your life and others' lives in danger.

• For failures that you cannot remedy

by applying the procedures in safety instructions, turn off and unplug

the product and call the Authorized Service Agent.

• Do not reach into the machine when

the drum is spinning.

• Do not use extension cords, multi-

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

• Never wash the product by spreading or pouring water onto it! There is the risk of electric shock!

The final step of the drying

programme, namely the cool-down step is performed without applying heat to ensure that the laundry items are kept at a temperature that will not damage them. If you open the loading door before the cool-down step completes, hot vapour will come out.

Never stop the dryer before the

programme completes. If you must do this, remove all laundry quickly and lay them out to a suitable place to dissipate the heat.

• Always clean the lint filter before or

after each loading. Never operate the dryer without the lint filter installed.

• Clean inside and exhaust duct of the

product regularly. 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 dry unwashed items in the

dryer.

• Items soiled with cooking oils,

acetone, alcohol, fuel oil, kerosene, stain removers, 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 relevant product.

• Use softeners, anti-static products

and etc. in accordance with the instructions of their manufacturers.

• Do not install the product behind a

door with a lock, sliding door or a hinged door which can strike the product.

• Do not install or leave the dryer in places where it will be exposed to

outdoor conditions.

• Your product can be operated at

temperatures between +5°C and +35°C. If the operating conditions fall outside of this range, operation of the product will be adversely affected and it can get damaged.

• Do not tamper with the controls.

• Unplug the product when it is not in

use.

• Remove the loading door of

the drying compartment before decommissioning or disposing of the product.

• Check all garments before loading

and make sure that there is no any lighters, coins, metal pieces, needles, and etc. in their pockets or on them.

• Make sure that the pets do not enter

into the product. Check the drum of the product before using it.

• Make sure that original spare parts

and accessories are used during maintenance works.

• Do not lean on the loading door when

it is open. The product may tip over.

• When your machine is not in use

or when you unload the laundry after completion of drying process,

turn the machine off with the On/ Off button. In cases where the On/ Off button is in On position (while the machine is energized), keep the

loading door closed.

Intended use

• This product has been designed for

domestic use. It should not be used for other purposes.

• Product must only be used for drying of textiles 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 products are dangerous for the children. Keep children away from

the product when it is operating. Do

not let them tamper with the product.

• Do not allow children sit/climb on or

enter in the product.

• Do not forget to close the loading

door when leaving the room where the product is located.

• Packaging materials are dangerous to children. Keep the packaging

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

2 Installation

Refer to the nearest Authorized Service Agent for installation of the product.

To make the product ready for use, make sure that the electricity and water drainage system are appropriate before

calling the Authorized Service Agent. If

they are not, call a qualified technician and plumber to have any necessary arrangements carried out.

Preparation of the product's

location as well as the electrical and waste water installations is under customer's responsibility.

Installation and electrical connections

of the product must be carried out

by the Authorized Service Agent.

Manufacturer shall not be held liable for damages that may arise from procedures carried out by unauthorized persons.

Prior to installation, visually check if

the product has any defects on it. If so, do not have it installed. Damaged products cause risks for your safety. Let your dryer wait for 12 hours

before starting to use it.

Appropriate installation location

• Install the product on a stable and

level surface.

• Dryer is heavy. Do not move it by

yourself.

• 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, wooden blocks and bands.

• 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.). Also pay attention to select an

installation location which you will not be required to change afterwards.

• Place the product at least 1.5

cm away from the edges of other furniture.

Do not place the product on the

power cable.

Removing the transportation safety assembly

Remove the transportation safety

assembly before using the product for the first time.

1. Open the loading door.

2. There is a nylon bag inside the drum that contains a piece of styrofoam. Hold it from its section marked with XX XX.

3. Pull the nylon towards yourself and

remove the transportation safety assembly.

Make sure that no part of the

transportation safety assembly remains inside the drum.

Under counter installation

• This product can be installed under a

counter if the height of the counter is sufficient. While using undercounter dryer, it

should never be operated without undercounter installation part.

Dryer Depth 60 cm 54 cm

Stock

number of

under-bench

installation

part

• Leave at least 3 cm of space around

the sides and the rear wall of the product when installing it under a counter or in a cupboard.

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Mounting over a washing machine

• A fixing device should be used

between the two machines when installing the dryer above a

washing machine. The fixing device

(2977200100 white/2977200400

grey) must be installed by the Authorized Service Agent.

• Total weight of the washing machine

and the dryer -with full load- when they are placed on top of each other

reaches to approx. 180 kilograms. Place the products on a solid floor

that has sufficient load carrying

capacity!

Connecting to the drain

In products equipped with condenser unit, water accumulates in the water tank

during the drying cycle. 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 hose in the product by hand in

order to disconnect it from where it is connected. Do not use any tools to remove the hose.

2. Connect one end of the drain hose supplied separately with the product to the connection point from where you removed the hose of the product in previous step.

3. Connect the other end of the drain hose directly to the wastewater drain or to the washbasin.

Hose must be fixed in every type

of connection. Your house will be

flooded if the hose comes loose during water discharge.

Water drain hose should be attached

to a height of maximum 80 cm.

Make sure that the water drain hose

is not stepped on and it is not folded between the drain and the machine.

Adjusting the feet

In order to ensure that the product operates more silently and vibration-free, it must stand level and balanced on its feet. Balance the machine by adjusting the feet.

Turn the feet to left or right until the machine stands level and firmly.

Never remove the adjustable feet

from their housings.

Electrical connection

Connect the product to a grounded outlet protected by a fuse complying with the values in the "Technical specifications"

table. Our company shall not be liable

for any damages that will arise when the product is used without grounding in accordance with the local regulations.

• Connection must comply with

national regulations.

• 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. If the current value of the fuse or breaker in the house is less than 10

Amps, have a qualified electrician install a 10 Amp fuse.

• 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.

Damaged power cable must be

replaced by the Authorized Service Agent.

If the product is faulty, it must not be

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

First use

Before starting to use the product, make sure that all preparations are made in accordance with the instructions in sections "Important safety instructions" and "Installation".

Disposing of packaging material

Packaging materials are dangerous to children. Keep packaging materials in

a safe place away from reach of the children.

Packaging materials of the product are

manufactured from recyclable materials. Dispose of them properly and sort in accordance with recycled waste instructions. Do not dispose of them with normal domestic waste.

Transportation of the product

1. Unplug the product before

transporting it.

2. Remove the water drain (if any) and

chimney connections.

3. Drain the water in the product completely. We recommend carrying the product

in upright position. If it is not possible to carry the machine in the upright position, we recommend carrying it by tilting towards the right side

when looked from the front. After the

product is moved to its new place, you should wait for 12 hours before starting it.

Disposing of the old product

Dispose of the old product 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 product. For children's safety, cut the power cable and break the locking mechanism of the loading door so that it will be nonfunctional before disposing of the

product.

Warnings about sounds

It is normal to hear metallic noise from

the compressor sometimes during operation.

Water collected during operation is

pumped to water tank. It is normal to hear pumping noise during this process.

Technical specifications

EN 2

Height (adjustable) 84,6 cm

Width 59,5 cm

Depth 59,8 cm

Capacity (max.) 8 kg

Net weight (plastic front door usage) 52 kg

Net weight (glass front door usage) 54,5 kg

Voltage

See type labelRated power input

Model code

Type label is located behind the loading door.

3 Preparations for drying

Things to be done for energy saving

Following information will help you use the product in an ecological and energyefficient manner.

• Operate the product at a capacity

suitable for the program you have selected and pay attention not to overload.

• Spin your laundry at the highest

speed possible when washing them. Thus, the drying time is shortened and energy consumption is reduced.

• Dry the same type of laundry

together.

• Follow the instructions in the user

manual for programme selection.

• Leave sufficient clearance at the

front and rear side of the dryer for air circulation. Do not block the ventilation grills at the front side of the product.

• Do not open the loading door of

the machine during drying unless necessary. If you must certainly open the loading door, do 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. Clean the lint filter before or after each drying cycle.

• Clean the filter drawer regularly either

when the Filter Drawer Cleaning warning symbol appears or after every 5 drying cycles

• Ventilate the room, where the dryer is

located, well during drying.

• For models with lamp, keep the door closed if the On/Off button is pressed (if the machine is energized) when

machine is not in use.

Laundry suitable for drying in the machine

Always obey the instructions given

on the garment tags. 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.

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Laundry unsuitable for drying in the machine

• Laundry and items stated below are

not suitable for drying in a dryer:

• Laundry items with metal

attachments such as metal buttons, metal reinforcements or belt buckles.

• Woolen or silk garments, nylon

stockings, delicate embroidered fabrics and sleeping bags.

• Garments made of delicate and

valuable fabrics.

• Tulle curtains.

• Items made of hermetic fibres such

as pillows and quilts.

• Very wet laundry items.

• Unwashed dirty laundry items.

• Laundry items containing rubber

foam or rubber.

Items cleaned, washed or spotted

with gasoil/fuel oil, dry-laundry solvents, industrial chemicals or other

combustible or explosive materials

should not be dried in the dryer.

Items soiled with cooking oils,

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

Preparing laundry for drying

• Check all garments before loading

and make sure that there is no any lighters, coins, metal pieces, needles, and etc. in their pockets or on them.

• Laundry may be tangled after washing. Separate the laundry items

before placing them into the dryer.

• Sort the laundry according to their

types and thicknesses. Dry the same type of laundry together. For instance, thin kitchen towel and table cloths get dry earlier than the thick bath towels.

Laundry must be spun at the highest

spin speed that the washing machine allows on basis of the fabric type.

Correct load capacity

load more than the capacity values stated in the table.

It is not recommended to load the

dryer with laundry exceeding the

level indicated in the figure. Drying performance will degrade when the machine is overloaded. Furthermore, dryer and the laundry can get damaged.

Following weights are given as examples.

Home articles

Cotton quit covers

(double)

Cotton quit covers

(single) 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) T-Shirts 125

Approximate

weights (g)

1500

1000

Approximate

weights (g)

100

Follow the instructions in the “Programme

selection and consumption table”. Do not

Loading the laundry

1. Open the loading door.

2. Place the laundry in the machine

without compressing.

3. Push the loading door to close.

Ensure that no items are caught in

the door.

4 Selecting a Programme and Operating

Your Machine

Control panel

2 3

9 6

1. Washing Machine Spin Speed / Timer Programme Selection button

2. Display

3. Start / Pause / Cancel button

4. Programme Selection knob

5. On / Off button

6. Anti-creasing button

7. Dryness Level button

8. Cancel Audio Warning button

9. Time Delay buttons

* Spin speed is used to show the remaining time more accurately. It does not

** Time that appears on display indicates the remaining time until the end of the

Spin speed / Timer programs*

Operation symbol

Pause symbol

Water Tank warning symbol

Filter cleaning warning symbol Filter Drawer Cleaning warning symbol Remaining Time indicator**

Child-proof Lock warning symbol

Time Delay mode

Loading door open warning symbol

Anti-creasing mode

Audio Warning Level / Cancel Audio Warning

Dryness Level Anti-creasing is activated

affect the performance of your machine.

programme and changes according to the dampness level of the laundry.

Preparing the machine

1. Plug in the machine.

2. Place the laundry in the machine.

3. Press the On / Off button.

Pressing the On / Off button does

not necessarily mean that the

programme has started. Press Start / Pause / Cancel button to start the

programme.

Programme selection

1. Decide the appropriate programme from the table below which includes drying levels.

2. Select the desired programme with the Programme Selection knob.

Only the cotton laundry

is dried at normal temperature. Thick and multi layered laundry

Extra Dry

Cupboard Dry

Iron Dry

For further programme details,

see “Programme selection and

consumption table”.

(towels, linens, jeans and

etc.) are dried in a way that

they do not require ironing before being placed in the wardrobe. Normal laundry (tablecloths, underwear

and etc.) are dried in a way

that they do not require ironing before being placed in the wardrobe.

Normal laundry (shirts,

dresses and etc.) are dried

ready to be ironed.

Main programmes

Depending on the fabric type, the following main programmes are available:

• Cottons

Dry durable laundry with this programme. Dries at normal temperature. It is recommended to use for your cotton items (bed sheets, quilt covers, towels,

bathrobes, etc.).

• Synthetics

Dry less durable laundry with this

programme. Recommended for

synthetics.

Additional programmes

For special cases, following additional programmes are available in the machine.

Additional programs may differ

according to the features of your machine.

• Bedding

Dry only fibre quilts with machine-dryable label. Make sure you are loading the quilt in the correct way to avoid damages on the machine and the quilt. Take out the quilt cover before loading the quilt in the machine. Fold the quilt in two before loading.

- Do not load more than 1 double-size

fibre quilt (200x200 cm). Do not dry items

containing cotton such as quilts, pillows and etc.

-Do not dry items other than quilts such

as carpets, rugs or mats. Permanent

damage may arise in your machine.

To obtain better results from your

dryer, your laundry must be washed at suitable programmes and spun at the recommended spin speeds in the washing machine.

• Shirt

This programme dries the shirts more sensitively and creases them less and thus, helps to iron them more easily.

There may be a little moisture on the

shirts at the end of the programme. We recommend you not to leave the shirts in the dryer.

• Jeans

Use this programme to dry your jeans

that are spun at high speeds in the washing machine.

• Mixed

Use this programme to dry non-

pigmenting synthetic and cotton laundry items together.

• Sport

Use this programme to dry together the

synthetic and cotton laundry items and

the laundry items made of mixed fabrics.

• Wool refresh

Use this programme to ventilate and

soften the woolen laundry that can be washed in the washing machine. Do not use to dry the laundry completely. Take out and ventilate the laundry immediately after the programme is over.

• Shirt 30’

Use this programme to make 2 shirts

ready for ironing in 30 minutes.

• Lingerie

Use this programme to dry 100%

synthetic and synthetic blended satin underwear (nightgown, brassiere,

underpants, pyjamas) that bear the

“machine-dryable” mark on its garment tag.

Level of dryness may change

depending on the blend of the garment, type of knitting and dampness level.

Garments that contain accessories

such as lace, tulle, gems, beads, scales, wire and etc., and garments with high silk content should not be dried in the machine.

Silk garments that contain cotton or

has a satin appearance may remain wet when they are dried with this programme.

• Viscose

Use this programme to dry viscon and modal mixed laundry. Viscose-polyester,

viscose-cotton blended products can be dried.

Level of dryness may change

depending on the blend of the garment, type of knitting and

dampness level.

It is not recommended to dry

garments and evening gowns that contain accessories such as lace, tulle, gems, and etc..

• Ventilation

Only ventilation is performed for 10 minutes without blowing hot air. You can

air the clothes that have been kept at closed environments for a long time and deodourise unpleasant odours thanks to this programme.

• Timer programmes

You can select one of the 10 min., 20

min., 30 min., 40 min., 50 min., 60 min., 80 min., 100 min., 120 min., 140 min. and 160 min. timer programmes to achieve the desired final drying level at low temperatures.

With this programme, the machine

dries for the time selected regardless of the dryness level.

Programme selection and consumption table

EN 2

Programs

Cottons / Coloreds

Capacity

(kg)

Spin speed in washing

machine (rpm)

Approximate

amount of

remaining

humidity

Drying time

(minutes)

Extra dry

Cupboard dry

Iron dry

Shirt 30’

Shirt

Jeans

Bedding

Mixed

Sport

Viscose

Lingerie

Wool Refresh

Synthetics

Cupboard dry

Iron dry

Energy consumption values

Programs

Cupboard dry for cottons*

Iron dry for cottons

Cupboard dry for synthetics

8 1000 % 60 160

8 1000 % 60 145

8 1000 % 60 115

0.5 1200 % 60 30

1.5 1200 %50 40

4 1200 %50 100

2.5 1000 %40 120

4 1000 %60 95

4 1000 %60 90

1.5 600 %100 90

1 800 %40 40

1.5 600 %50 8

4 800 % 40 60

4 800 % 40 45

Approximate

Capacity

(kg)

8 1000 % 60 1.92

8 1000 % 60 1.50

4 800 % 40 0.75

Spin speed in washing

machine (rpm)

amount of

remaining

humidity

Energy

consumption

value kWh

* : 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 values in the table according to the laundry type, laundry spin speed, environmental conditions and voltage fluctuations.

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