GTA 38261 G - GRUNDIG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GTA 38261 G GRUNDIG

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1 Please read this user manual first 44 2 Important instructions for safety and environment 45 2.1 General safety 45 2.1.1 Electrical safety 46 2.1.2 Product safety 47 2.2 Mounting over a washing machine 49 2.3 Intended use 50 2.4 Child safety 50 2.5 Compliance with the WEEE regulation and disposing of the waste product: 51 2.6 Compliance with RoHS Directive information 51 2.7 Package information 51 2.8 Technical Specifications 52 3 Your Dryer 53 3.1 Package Contents 53 3.2 Package Contents 54 4 Installation 55 4.1 Appropriate installation location 55 4.2 Removing the transportation safety assembly 55 4.3 Under counter installation.56 4.4 Connecting to the drain 56 4.5 Adjusting the feet 57 4.7 Transporation of the dryer.57 4.8 Warnings about sounds 57 4.9 Changing the illumination lamp 57

5.2 Laundry not suitable for drying in the dryer 58 5.4 Things to be done for energy saving 58 5.5 Correct load capacity 59 6 Operating the product 55 6.1 Control panel 60 6.2 Display Symbols 60 6.3 Preparing the machine 61 6.4 Programme selection 61 6.5 Main programmes 61 6.6 Additional programmes .... 61 6.8 Auxiliary functions 65 6.9 Warning symbols 65 6.10 Starting the programme.. 66 6.11 Child Lock 66 6.12 Changing the programme after it has started 67 6.13 Cancelling the programme 68 6.14 End of programme 68

7 Maintenance and cleaning 69 7.1 Cleaning Lint Filter / Loading Door Inner Surface 69 7.2 Cleaning the sensor 70 7.3 Draining the water tank 70 7.4 Cleaning the filter drawer .71 7.5 Cleaning the evaporator 72 8 Troubleshooting

5 Preparation 55 5.1 Laundry suitable for drying in the dryer 58 43

1. Please read this user manual first! Dear Customer, Thank you for prefering a Grundig 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. Explanation of symbols Throughout this user manual the following symbols are used:

C A B Important information or useful hints about usage. Warning for hazardous situations with regard to life and property. Warning against electric shock. 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.

2 Important instructions for safety and environment 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. 2.1 General safety • The dryer can be used by children at and above 8 years old and by persons whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities were not fully developed or who lack experience and knowledge provided that they are supervised or trained on the safe usage of the product and the risks it brings out. Children should not play with the product. Cleaning and maintenance works should not be performed by children unless they are supervised by someone.

• Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless continously supervised. • Adjustable feet should not be removed. (See 2.1 Overview) The gap between the dryer and the floor should not be reduced with materials such as carpet, wood and tape. This will cause problems with the dryer. • Always have the installation and repairing procedures carried out by the Authorized Service. Manufacturer shall not be held liable for damages that may arise from procedures carried out by unauthorized persons. • Never wash the dryer by spraying or pouring water onto it! There is the risk of electric shock!

2.1.1 Electrical safety

A Electrical safety instructions should be followed while electrical connection is made during the installation.

• Connect the dryer to a grounded outlet protected by a fuse at the value specified on the type label. Have the grounding installation performed by a qualified electrician. Our company shall not be liable for any damages that will arise when the dryer is used without grounding in accordance with the local regulations. • The voltage and allowed fuse protection is stated on the type label plate. • The voltage specified on the type label must be equal to your mains voltage. • Unplug the dryer when it is not in use. • Unplug the dryer from the mains during installation, maintenance, cleaning and repair works. • Do not touch the plug with wet hands! Never unplug by pulling on the cable, always pull out by grabbing the plug. • 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. • Power cable plug must be easily accessible after installation.

Damaged mains cable should be changed notifying the Authorized Service. If the dryer is faulty, it must not be operated unless it is repaired by an authorized service agent! There is the risk of electric shock!

2.1.2 Product safety Points to be taken into consideration for fire hazard: Below specified laundry or items must not be dried in the dryer considering fire hazard. • Unwashed laundry items • Items soiled with oil, acetone, alcohol, fuel oil, kerosene, stain removers, turpentine, paraffin or paraffin removers must be washed in hot water with plenty of detergent before being dried in the dryer. For this reason especially the items containing the above specified stains must be washed very well, to do this use adequate detergent and choose a high washing temperature.

DE ENG FR GR Below specified laundry or items must not be dried in the dryer due to the fire hazard: • Garments or pillows bolstered with rubber foam (latex foam), shower bonnets, water resistant textiles, materials with rubber reinforcement and rubber foam pads. • Clothing cleaned with industrial chemicals. Items such as lighter, match, coins, metal parts, needle etc. may damage the drum set or may lead to functional problems. Therefore check all the laundry that you will load into your dryer. Never stop your dryer before the programme completes. If you must do this, remove all laundry quickly and lay them out to dissipate the heat.

Clothes that are washed inadequately may ignite on their own and even may ignite after drying ends.

• 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.

A C C Underwear that contains metal reinforcements should not be dried in the dryer. Dryer may be damaged if metal reinforcements come loose and break off during drying. Use softeners and similar products in accordance with the instructions of their manufacturers. Always clean the lint filter before or after each loading. Never operate the dryer without the lint filter installed.

• Never attempt to repair the dryer by 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. • There must not be a lockable, sliding or hinged door that may block the opening of the loading door in the place where your dryer is to be installed. • Install your dryer at places suitable for home use. (Bathroom, closed balcony, garage etc.) • Make sure that pets do not enter the dryer. Check the inside of the dryer before operating it. • Do not lean on the loading door of your dryer when it is open, otherwise it may fall over. • The lint must not be allowed to accumulate around the tumble dryer

2.2 Mounting over a washing machine • A fixing device should be used between the two machines when installing the dryer above a washing machine. The fitting device must be installed by the authorized service agent. • Total weight of the washing machine and the dryer -with full loadwhen 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!

A DE ENG FR GR Washing machine cannot be placed on the dryer. Pay attention to the above warnings during the installation on your washing machine.

Installation Table for Washing Machine and Dryer Dryer Depth

Washing Machine Depth

Can be Cannot be Cannot be installed installed installed

Can be Cannot be installed installed

2.3 Intended use • Dryer has been designed for domestic use. It is not suitable for commercial use and it must not be used out of its intended use. • Use the dryer only for drying laundry that are marked accordingly. • The manufacturer waives any responsibility arisen from incorrect usage or transportation. • The service life of the dryer that you purchased is 10 years. During this period, original spare parts will be available to operate the dryer properly. 2.4 Child safety • Packaging materials are dangerous for the children. Keep packaging materials away from children. • Electrical products are dangerous for the children. Keep children away from the product when it is operating. Do not let them tamper with the dryer. Use the child-proof lock in order to prevent the children to tamper with the dryer.

C Child-proof lock is on the control panel. (See Child lock)

• Keep loading door closed even when the dryer is not in use.

2.5 Compliance with the WEEE regulation and disposing of the waste product This product complies with EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU). This product bears a classification symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This product has been manufactured with high quality parts and materials which can be reused and are suitable for recycling. Do not dispose of the waste product with normal domestic and other wastes at the end of its service life. Take it to the collection center for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Please consult your local authorities to learn about these collection centers. 2.6 Compliance with RoHS Directive: The product you have purchased complies with EU RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU). It does not contain harmful and prohibited materials specified in the Directive. 2.7 Package information Packaging materials of the product are manufactured from recyclable materials in accordance with our National Environment Regulations. Do not dispose of the packaging materials together with the domestic or other wastes. Take them to the packaging material collection points designated by the local authorities.

DE ENG FR GR Please visit the following website to get more information on the product. http://www.grundig.com

2.8 Technical Specifications EN Height (Min. / Max.) Width Depth Capacity (max.) Net weight (plastic front door usage) Net weight (glass front door usage) Voltage Rated power input Model code

84,6 cm / 86,6 cm* 59,5 cm 59,8 cm 8 kg** 50,5 kg 52,5 kg See type label***

* Min. height: Height with adjustable feet are closed. Max. height: Height with adjustable feet are opened maximum. ** Dry laundry weight before washing. *** For the location of the type label on the dryer.

Technical specifications of the dryer are subject to specification without notice to improve the quality of the product. Figures in this manual are schematic and may not match the product exactly. Values stated on markers on the dryer or in the other published documentation accompanying with the dryer are obtained in laboratory in accordance with the relevant standards. Depending on operational and environmental conditions of the dryer, these values may vary.

Before the calling the nearest Authorized Service for the installation of the dryer, ensure that electrical installation and water drain is appropriate referring to the user's manual.(See 4.4 Connecting to the drain and 4.6 Electrical connection) If they are not suitable, contact a qualified electrician and technician to make necessary arrangements.

C A A Preparation of the dryer's location as well as the electrical and waste water installations is under customer's responsibility. Prior to installation, visually check if the dryer has any defects on it. If the drier is damaged, do not have it installed. Damaged products cause risks for your safety. Let your dryer wait for 12 hours before starting to use it.

4.1 Appropriate installation location Install the dryer on a stable and level surface. Dryer is heavy. Do not move it by yourself. Operate your dryer in a well ventilated, dust-free environment. The gap between the dryer and the surface should not be reduced by the materials such as carpet, wood and tape. Do not cover the ventilation grills of the dryer. There must not be a lockable, sliding or hinged door that may block the opening of the loading door in the place where your dryer is to be installed. Once the dryer is installed, it should

stay at the same place where its connections have been made. When installing the dryer, make sure that its rear wall does not touch anywhere (tap, socket, etc.). Place the dryer at least 1 cm away from the edges of other furniture. Your dryer can be operated at temperatures between +5°C and +35°C. If the operating conditions fall outside of this range, operation of the dryer will be adversely affected and it can get damaged.

B DE ENG FR GR Do not place the dryer on the power cable.

4.2 Removing the transportation safety assembly

A Remove the transportation safety assembly before using the dryer for the first time.

Open the loading door. There is a nylon bag inside the drum that contains a piece of styrofoam. Hold it from its section marked with XX XX. Pull the nylon towards yourself and remove the transportation safety assembly.

A Check that no part of the transportation safety assembly remains inside the drum. 55

4.3 Under counter installation This product can be installed under a counter if the height of the counter is sufficient.

A While using undercounter dryer, it should never be operated without undercounter installation part. For the appropriate undercounter installation part contact the Authorized Service.

Stock number of under-bench 2979700200 2973600200 installation part

A Hose connection should be made in a safe manner. Leave at least 1 cm of space around Your drain house will be the sides and the rear wall of the flooded if the hose comes dryer when installing it under a out of its housing during counter. water discharge. If installed under a Water drain hose should countertop, drying be attached to a height of durations can extend. maximum 80 cm. 4.4 Connecting to the drain Make sure that the water In products equipped with condenser drain hose is not stepped unit, water accumulates in the water on and it is not folded tank during the drying cycle. You between the drain and the should drain accumulated water machine. after each drying cycle. 4.5 Adjusting the feet You can directly drain accumulated In order to ensure that the dryer water through the water drain hose operates more silently and vibrationsupplied with the product instead free, it must stand level and of periodically draining the water balanced on its feet. Balance the collected in the water tank. machine by adjusting the feet. Connecting the water drain hose Turn the feet to left or right until the 1-2 Pull hose at the behind of the dryer stands level and firmly. dryer by hand in order to disconnect it from where it is connected. Do not use any tools to remove the hose. 3 Connect one end of the drain hose supplied with the dryer to the connection point from where you removed the hose of the product in previous step.

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

C C DE ENG FR GR C Never unscrew the adjustable feet from their housings.

4.6 Electrical connection Water collected during For specific instructions for operation is pumped to electrical connection required during water tank. It is normal to installation (see 2.1.1 Electrical hear pumping noise during Safety) this process. 4.7 Transporation of the dryer Unplug the dryer before transporting it. Drain all water that has remained in the dryer. If direct water drain connection is made, then remove the hose connections. We recommend carrying the dryer 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 4.9 Changing the illumination lamp front. In case an illumination lamp is used in your laundry dryer 4.8 Warnings about sounds To change the Bulb/LED used for It is normal to hear a illumination of your tumble dryer, metallic noise from the call your Authorized Service. compressor sometimes The lamp(s) used in this appliance during operation. is not suitable for household room illumination. The intended purpose of this lamp is to assist the user to place laundry in the tumble dryer in a comfortable way.

5.1 Laundry suitable for drying in the dryer 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. LAUNDRY DRYING SYMBOLS Do not dryclean

Lay in shadow to dry

Do not dry with dryer

At medium temperature

Iron at high temperature

Iron at medium temperature

5.2 Laundry not suitable for drying in the dryer

Delicate embroidered fabrics, woolen, silk garments, delicate and valuable fabrics, airtight items and tulle curtains are not suitable for machine drying.

5.3 Preparing laundry for drying • Laundry may be tangled with each other after washing. Separate the laundry items before placing them into the dryer. • Dry garments having metal accessories such as zippers, inside out. • Fasten the zippers, hooks and buckles and button sheets.

Iron at low temperature

110 0C Iron without steam

5.4 Things to be done for energy saving Following information will help you use the dryer in an ecological and energy-efficient manner. • Spin your laundry at the highest speed possible when washing them. Thus, the drying time is shortened and energy consumption is reduced. • Sort out the laundry depending on their type and thickness. Dry the same type of laundry together. For example thin kitchen towels and table clothes dries earlier than thick bathroom towels. • Follow the instructions in the user manual for programme selection.

Do not open the loading door of Following weights are given as the machine during drying unless examples. necessary. If you must certainly Approximate Laundry open the loading door, do not to weights (g)* keep it open for a long time. Cotton quit covers • Do not add wet laundry while the 1500 (double) dryer is in operation Cotton quit covers • Clean the lint filter before or 1000 (single) after each drying cycle. (See 7 Maintenance and cleaning) Bed sheets (double) 500 • Clean the filter drawer once filter Bed sheets (single) 350 drawer cleaning warning symbol Large tablecloths 700 is on. (See 7 Maintenance and cleaning) Small tablecloths 250 • Ventilate the room, where the Tea napkins 100 dryer is located, well during Bath towels 700 drying. Hand towels 350 5.5 Correct load capacity Follow the instructions in the Blouses 150 “Programme selection and Cotton shirts 300 consumption table”. Do not load Shirts 200 more than the capacity values stated in the table. Cotton dresses 500 Dresses 350 Jeans 700 Handkerchiefs (10 100 pieces) T-Shirts 125

*Dry laundry weight before washing.

C 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.

6 Operating the product 6.1 Control panel 1

*Time that appears on display indicates the remaining time until the end of the programme and changes according to the dampness level of the laundry and model of the dryer.

6.3 Preparing the machine 1. Plug in the machine. 2. Place the laundry in the machine. 3. Press the On/off/cancel button for 1 second (long). 4. When your machine is operated for the first time, it starts with the default programme (wardrobe dryness for cottons).

C Pressing the On/Off/ Cancel button does not necessarily mean the programme has started. Press Start/Pause button to start the programme.

6.4 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 linens, jeans Extra Dry (towels, and etc.) are dried in a way that they do not require ironing before being placed in the wardrobe. Normal laundry (tablecloths, underwear etc.) are dried in Cupboard and a way that they do not Dry require ironing before being placed in the wardrobe.

DE Normal laundry (E.g.: tablecloths, underwear) are dried in a way that ENG Cupboard they do not require Dry Plus ironing before placing in the drawers, but more FR than those in the ready to wear option. Iron Dry

C Normal laundry (shirts, dresses and etc.) are dried ready to be ironed.

GR For further programme details, see, "Programme selection and consumption table".

6.5 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. 6.6 Additional programmes For special cases, following additional programmes are available in the machine.

C Additional programmes may differ according to the features of your machine.

• Bedding Dry fiber quilts with ‘machinedryable’ label only. 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 doublesize fiber 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.

C To obtain better results from your dryer, your laundry must be washed with suitable programmes and spun at the recommended spin speeds in the washing machine.

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

C 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. • Sport Use this programme to dry together the synthetic and cotton laundry items and the laundry items made of mixed fabrics. 62

• Wool Protect Use this programme to dry woolen garments such as jumpers that are washed according to the instructions. It is recomended that garments would be removed at the end of the programme. The wool drying cycle of this machine has been approved by The Woolmark Company for the drying of machine washable wool products provided that the products are washed and dried according to the instructions on the garment label and those issued by the manufacturer of this machine.(M14113). In UK, Eire, Hong Kong and India the Woolmark trade mark is a Certification trade mark. • Daily This programme is used to dry cottons and synthetics daily, and lasts for 100 minutes. • Delicates You can dry your highly delicate laundry (silk blouses, fine underwear, etc.) that are suitable for drying or laundry which is advised to be hand-washed at a lower temperature.

C It is recommended to use a cloth bag to avoid certain delicate garments and laundry from getting creased or damaged. Take your laundry immediately out of the dryer and hang them after the programme ends in order to prevent them being creased.

• Refresh Only ventilation is performed for 10 minutes without blowing hot air. You can air the clothes that have been kept in closed environments for a long time and deodorize 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.

C DE ENG FR GR With this programme, the machine dries for the time selected regardless of the dryness level.

6.7 Programme selection and consumption table

Spin speed in washing machine (rpm)

Approximate amount of remaining humidity

Drying time (minutes)

Spin speed in washing machine (rpm)

Approximate amount of remaining humidity

Energy consumption value kWh

Cupboard dry for cottons*

Cupboard dry for synthetics

Power consumption of the off-mode for the standart cotton programme at full load, PO (W)

Power consumption of the left-on mode for the standart cotton programme at full load, PL (W

Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol. Hermetically sealed. R134a / 0,520kg

„Cotton cupboard dry programme“ used at full and partial load is the standard drying programme to which the information in the label and the fiche relates, that this programme is suitable for drying normal wet cotton laundry and that it is the most efficient programme in terms of energy consumption for cotton.

* : Energy Label standard programme (EN 61121:2012).All the filters must be cleaned prior to test series.All values given in the table have been fixed according to EN 61121:2012 Standard. These values may deviate from the values in the table according to the laundry type, laundry spin speed, environmental conditions and voltage fluctuations.

6.8 Auxiliary functions Audio Warning The machine will give an audio warning when the programme comes to an end. Use the Audio Warning Level button to adjust the sound level.

C You can change the sound level either before the programme starts or while the programme is in progress.

Anti-creasing A 2-hour anti creasing programme to prevent laundry from creasing will be activated if you do not take the laundry out after the programme has come to an end. This programme rotates the laundry in 10-minute intervals without heat to prevent creasing. 6.9 Warning symbols

C C If the Filter Cleaning symbol in continuously, refer to “Troubleshooting” section.

DE ENG FR GR Water tank When the programme is completed, a warning symbol will appear to remind that the water tank needs to be drained. If the water tank becomes full while the programme is running, the warning symbol will start to flash and machine will pause. Drain the water in the water tank and press Start / Pause button to resume the programme. The warning symbol turns off and the programme resumes operating.

Cleaning the filter drawer Warning symbol flashes with certain intervals to remind that the filter drawer needs to be cleaned.

Warning symbols may differ according to the model of your machine.

Lint filter cleaning When the programme is completed, a warning symbol will appear to remind that the filter needs to be cleaned.

End Time Setting End Time Setting function allows you to delay the ending time of the programme up to 24 hours. 1. Open the loading door and put the laundry in. 2. Select the drying programme, spin speed and, if required, the auxiliary functions.

3. Press End Time Setting selection button to set the desired End Time Setting symbol lights up on the display.(When the button is pressed and hold, End Time proceeds uninterruptedly). 4. Press Start/Pause button. End Time Setting starts to count down. The “:” in the middle of the displayed End Time Setting will start to flash.

6.10 Starting the programme Press Start/Pause button to start the programme. Start symbol will light up to indicate that the programme has started and “:” symbol in the middle of the remaining time will keep flashing.

6.11 Child Lock Machine is equipped with a Child Lock which prevents interfering Additional laundry may be with the current programme flow loaded / taken out during by pressing any button. All buttons the End Time period. At except the On/Off/Cancel button on the end of the End Time the control panel are deactivated countdown process, End when the Child Lock is active. Time symbol disappears, In order to activate the Child Lock, drying process starts and press Audio Warning, Child Lock the programme duration button for 3 seconds. is displayed. The time on To start a new programme after the the display is the total of current programme is over or to normal drying time and interrupt the current programme, End Time . the Child Lock should be deactivated. Press the same button Changing the End Time for 3 seconds again to deactivate the If you want to change the time during Child Lock. countdown: Lock symbol will appear 1. Press On/Off/Cancel button on the display when the for 3 seconds to cancel the Child Lock is activated. programme. Restart the machine and repeat the End Time procedure for the desired time. 2. When your machine is operated for the first time, it starts with the default programme (wardrobe dryness for cottons). Cancelling End Time function If you want to cancel the End Time countdown and start the programme immediately: Child Lock is deactivated 1. Press On/Off/Cancel button when the machine is for 3 seconds to cancel the switched off and on with programme. On/Off/Cancel button. 2. Press On/Off/Cancel button to start the programme you have previously selected.

When the Child Lock is activated: Display symbols will not change even if the position of Programme Selection knob is changed while the machine is running or in halt. If the Child Lock is deactivated after changing the position of the Programme Selection knob while the machine is running, the machine stops and new programme information is displayed. 6.12 Changing the programme after it has started After the machine starts, you can change the selected programme and dry your laundry in a different programme. 1. If you want to select Extra Dry programme instead of Iron Dry programme, for instance, press the Start / Pause button for 1 second to stop the programme. 2. Select Extra Dry programme by turning the Programme Selection knob. 3. Press the Start/Pause button to start the programme. Adding / removing laundry in Pause mode In order to add or take out laundry after the drying programme has started: 1. Press Start/Pause button to switch the machine to Pause mode. Drying process will stop. 2. While in Pause mode, open the loading door, add or take out laundry and close the loading door. 3. Press the Start/Pause button to start the programme.

C C C Any laundry added after the drying process has started may cause the clothes that are already dried in the machine intermingle with wet clothes and the result will be wet laundry after the drying process is over. You may repeat laundry adding or removing process as many times as you desire during drying. However, this process will increase the programme time and energy consumption since the drying process will be interrupted repeatedly. Therefore, it is recommended to add laundry before the drying programme has started. If you select a new programme by turning the Programme Selection knob while your machine is in Pause mode, then the current programme is aborted and new programme information is displayed. CAUTION: Do not touch the inner surface of the drum when adding or taking out laundry while a programme is running. Surfaces of the drum are hot.

6.13 Cancelling the programme If you want to stop drying and cancel the programme for any reason after the machine has started to run, press and hold the On/Off/Cancel button for 3 seconds.

A CAUTION: As the inside of the machine will be excessively hot when you cancel the programme while the machine is running, activate the ventilation programme to cool it down.

6.14 End of programme Lint Filter Cleaning and Water Tank warning symbols light up in the programme follow-up indicator when the programme comes to an end. The loading door can be opened and the machine becomes ready for a second cycle. Press On/Off/Cancel button to switch off the machine.

2-hour Anti-creasing programme will be activated if the laundry is not taken out after the programme has come to an end. Clean the lint filter after each drying. (See "Lint Filter and Loading Door Inner Surface") Drain the water tank after each drying cycle. (See "Draining the water tank")

7 Maintenance and cleaning

Service life of product extends and frequently experienced problems will be reduced if it is cleaned at regular intervals.

7.1 Cleaning Lint Filter / Loading Door Inner Surface Lint and fiber released from the laundry to the air during the drying cycle are collected in the Lint Filter.

C A C Such fiber and lint are generally formed during wearing and washing. Always clean the lint filter and the inner surfaces of the loading door after each drying process. You can clean the lint filter housing with a vacuum cleaner.

A layer can build up on the filter pores that can cause clogging of the filter after using the dryer for a while. Wash the lint filter with warm water to remove the layer that builds up on the lint filter surface. Dry the lint filter completely before reinstalling it.

Clean the entire inner surface of the loading door and loading door gasket with a soft damp cloth.

To clean the lint filter: • Open the loading door. • Remove the lint filter by pulling it up and open the lint filter. • Clean lint, fiber, and cotton raveling by hand or with a soft piece of cloth. • Close the lint filter and place it back into its housing.

7.2 Cleaning the sensor There are dampness sensors in the dryer that detect whether the laundry is dry or not. To clean the sensors: • Open the loading doorof the dryer. • Allow the machine to cool down if it is still hot due to the drying process. • Wipe the metal surfaces of the sensor with a soft cloth, dampened with vinegar and dry them.

C C A Clean metal surfaces of the sensors 4 times a year. Do not use metal tools when cleaning metal surfaces of the sensors. Never use solvents, cleaning agents or similar substances for cleaning due to the risk of fire and explosion!

A A Never remove the water tank when the program is running!

If you forget to drain the water tank, the machine will stop during the subsequent drying cycles when the water tank is full and the Water Tank warning symbol will flash. If this is the case, drain the water tank and press Start / Pause button to resume the drying cycle. To drain the water tank: Pull the drawer and remove the water tank carefully.

7.3 Draining the water tank Dampness of the laundry is removed and condensed during drying process and the water that arise • accumulates in the water tank. Drain the water tank after each drying cycle. • 70

Condensed water is not drinkable!

Drain the water in the tank.

If there is lint accumulation in the funnel of the water tank, clean it under running water. Place the water tank into its seat.

C If the direct water draining is used as an option, there is no need to empty the water tank.

• Remove the filter drawer cover by turning it in the direction of arrow.

FR GR Take out the filter drawer sponge.

Wash the filter drawer sponge by hand to remove the fiber and lint on the surface. After washing the sponge, squeeze it by hand and remove the excess water.Replace the sponge.

7.4 Cleaning the filter drawer Lint and fiber that could not be captured by the lint filter are blocked in the filter drawer behind the kick plate. Clean the filter drawer once filter drawer cleaning warning symbol is on. • There is an one stage filter. This one stage filter is from sponge To clean the filter drawer: • Press the kick plate button to open the kick plate.

Open the filter drawer by pressing the red button.

It is not necessary to clean the sponge if lint and fiber accumulation on it is not significant.

Place the sponge back into its place.

Pull out the filter drawer.

Please place the sponge carefully inside the frame of the filter cassette shown by arrows in order to avoid squeezing when filter drawer closed”.:

Close the filter drawer as to lock the red button.

Close the kick plate cover.

A C C Drying without the filter drawer sponge in place will damage the machine! A dirty lint filter and filter drawer will cause longer drying periods and higher energy consumption. The sponge filter must not be replaced dripping wet as this can cause a fault.

7.5 Cleaning the evaporator Clean the lint accumulated on the fins of the evaporator located behind the filter drawer with a vacuum cleaner. •

Place the filter drawer back into its place, turn the filter drawer cover in the arrow direction and close it securely.

You can also clean by hand provided that you wear protective gloves. Do not attempt to clean with bare hands. Evaporator fins can harm your hand.

7 8 Troubleshooting Drying process takes too much time. • Pores of the lint filter are clogged. >>> Wash the lint filter with warm water. • Filter drawer is clogged. >>> Wash the sponge in the filter drawer. • Ventilation grids on the front side of the machine are blocked. >>> Remove the objects (if any) that block ventilation in front of the ventilation grids. • Ventilation is not sufficient since the room where the machine is installed is very small. >>> Open the door and window of the room to avoid the room temperature increase too much. • Lime deposit has built up on the dampness sensor. >>> Clean the dampness sensor. • Excessive laundry is loaded. >>> Do not load the dryer in excess. • Laundry is not spun sufficiently. >>> Spin your laundry at a higher speed in your washing machine. Laundry comes out wet at the end of drying.

C DE ENG FR GR After drying, the hot clothes feel damper than their actual dampness level.

It is likely that the selected programme did not suit the laundry type.>>>Checking the care labels on clothes, select appropriate programme for the laundry type or use timer programmes in addition. • Pores of the lint filter are clogged. >>> Wash the lint filter with warm water. • Filter drawer is clogged. >>>Wash the sponge in the filter drawer. • Excessive laundry is loaded. >>> Do not load the dryer in excess. • Laundry is not spun sufficiently. >>> Spin your laundry at a higher speed in your washing machine. Dryer does not switch on or the programme does not start. Dryer does not start when it is set. • It is not plugged in. >>> Make sure that the machine is plugged in. • The loading door is ajar. >>> Make sure that the loading door is closed securely. • Programme is not selected or the Start / Pause / Cancel button is not pressed. >>> Make sure that the programme is selected and the machine is not in Pause mode. • Childproof Lock is activated. >>> Deactivate the Childproof Lock. Programme is interrupted without any cause. • Loading door is ajar. >>> Make sure that the loading door is closed securely. • There was a power failure. >>> Press Start / Pause / Cancel button to start the programme. • Water tank is full. >>> Drain the water tank. 73

Laundry has shrunk, become felted or deteriorated. • A programme suitable for the laundry type is not used. >>> Check the garment tag and select a programme suitable for the fabric type. Drum lighting does not turn on. (On models with lamp) • Dryer is not switched on with the On / Off button. >>> Make sure that the dryer is switched on. • Lamp is defective. >>> Call Authorized Service Agent to have the lamp replaced. End/Anti-creasing symbol is on. • Anti-creasing programme is activated in order to prevent laundry that has remained in the machine from creasing. >>> Turn off the dryer and take out the laundry. End symbol is on. • Programme is over. Turn off the dryer and take out the laundry. Lint Filter Cleaning symbol is on. • Lint filter is not cleaned. >>> Clean the lint filter. Lint Filter Cleaning symbol is flashing. • Filter housing is clogged with lints. >>> Clean the lint filter housing. • A deposit has built up on the lint filter pores that may cause clogging. >>> Wash the lint filter with warm water. • Filter drawer is clogged. >>> Wash the sponge in the filter drawer. Water leaks from the loading door • Lint has accumulated on the inner surfaces of the loading door and on the surfaces of the loading door gasket. >>> Clean the inner surfaces of the loading door and the surfaces of the loading door gasket. Loading door opens spontaneously. • Loading door is ajar. >>> Push the loading door to close until you hear a locking sound. Water Tank warning symbol is on/flashing. • Water tank is full. >>> Drain the water tank. • Water draining hose is bent. >>> If the product is connected directly to a wastewater drain, check the water drain hose. Filter Drawer Cleaning warning symbol is flashing. • Filter drawer is not cleaned. >>> Wash the sponge in the filter drawer.

If you cannot eliminate the problem although you follow the instructions in this section, consult your dealer or the Authorized Service Agent. Never try to repair a nonfunctional product yourself.