Beko DCU 8230 BX User manual

2960311938_EN/161118.2006

DCU 8230 BX

Dryer

User Manual

Please read this user manual first!

Dear Customer,

Thank you for prefering a Beko product.

We hope that your product which has been

manufactured with high quality and technology

will give you the best results. We advise you

to read through this manual and the other

accompanying documentation carefully

before using your product and keep it for

future reference. If you transfer the product

to someone else, give its manual as well. Pay

attention to all details and warnings specified

in the user manual and follow the instructions

given therein.

Use this user manual for the model indicated

on the cover page.

• Read the instructions.

Explanation of symbols

Throughout this user manual the following

symbols are used:

BDANGER!

• Warning against electric shock.

DANGER!

• Warning against fire hazard.

AWARNING!

• Warning for hazardous situations with regard

to life and property.

This product was manufactured using the latest technology in environmentally friendly conditions.

WARNING!

• Warning against hot surfaces.

WARNING!

• Warning against scalding hazard.

CNOTE

• Important information or useful hints about

usage.

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.

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1 Important instructions for safety and environment

CNOTE

• 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.

1.1 General safety

AWARNING!

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. 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.

AWARNING!

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!

For the products with a steam

function:

AWARNING!

• Use only distilled water or water

condensed in the water tank of the

machine in steam programs. Do

not use mains water or additives.

When using condensed water in the

water tank, it should be filtered and

cleared of fibres.

• Do not open the door when steam

programs are running. Hot water

may be expelled.

• Before putting laundry in a steam

program, stains on it should be

removed.

• You may only put laundry that is not

dirty or stained but permeated with

unpleasant odour in steam (odour

removal) program.

• Do not use any dry cleaning sets

or additional materials in a steam

program or in any program.

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1.1.1 Electrical safety

BDANGER!

• Electrical safety instructions

should be followed while electrical

connection is made during the

installation.

• The appliance must not be

supplied through an external

switching device, such as a timer,or

connected to a circuit that is

regularly switched on and off by

utility.

• 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.

BDANGER!

• 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!

1.1.2 Product safety

DANGER!

• Superheating of the clothes inside

of the dryer can occur if you cancel

the programme or in the event of

a power failure whilst the dryer is

running, this concentration of heat

can cause self-combustion and fire

so always activate the ventilation

programme to cool down or quickly

remove all laundry from the dryer in

order to hang them up and dissipate

the heat.

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DANGER!

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.

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.

DANGER!

• 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.

AWARNING!

• 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.

CNOTE

• 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.

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AWARNING!

• 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

• The tumble dryer is not to be used if

industrial chemicals have been used

for cleaning.

• Fabric softeners, or similar products.

should be used as specified by the

fabric softener instructions.

• Exhaust air must not be discharged

into a flue which is used for

exhausting fumes from appliances

burning gas or other fuels.

1.2 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 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!

AWARNING!

• 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

62 cm

60 cm

54 cm

< 50 cm

54 cm Can be installed Cannot be

installed

60 cm Can be

installed Cannot be installed

1.3 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

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operate the dryer properly.

1.4 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.

CNOTE

Child-proof lock is on the control panel.

(See Child lock)

• Keep loading door closed even when the

dryer is not in use.

1.5 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.

1.6 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.

1.7 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.

1.8 Technical Specifications

Height (Min. / Max.) 84,6 cm / 86,6 cm*

Width 59,7 cm

Depth 56,8 cm

Capacity (max.) 8 kg**

Net weight (± 4 kg) 34 kg

Voltage

See type label***Rated power input

Model code

* Min. height: Height with adjustable feet are

closed.

Max. height: Height with adjustable feet are

opened maximum.

** Dry laundry weight before washing.

*** Type label is located behind the loading

door.

CNOTE

• 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.

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2 Your Dryer

2.1 Overview

1. Top panel

2. Control panel

3. Loading door

4. Kick plate opening button

5. Ventilation grids

6. Adjustable legs

7. In models where the tank is placed below,

the water tank is inside the toe board

8. Type label

9. Lint filter

10. Water tank drawer (in models where the

tank is placed above)

11. Power cord

2.2 Package Contents

1. Water

drain

hose *

5. Drying

basket

user

manual*

2. Filter

drawer

spare

sponge*

6. Water

Filling

Container*

3. User

Manual

7. Pure

Water*

4. Drying

basket*

Fragrance

Capsules

Group*

*Optional - may not be included, depends on

model.

3 Installation

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.

If they are not suitable, contact a qualified

electrician and technician to make necessary

arrangements.

CNOTE

• Preparation of the dryer’s location

as well as the electrical and waste

water installations is under customer’s

responsibility.

AWARNING!

• 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.

3.1 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.

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• The rear surface of the tumble dryer shall

be placed against a wall.

BDANGER!

• Do not place the dryer on the power

cable.

3.2 Removing the transportation

safety assembly

AWARNING!

• Remove the

transportation

safety assembly

before using the

dryer for the first

time.

• If the door swing

side of your

appliance can

be modified, see

the reversible

door mounting

instructions.

3.3 Connecting to the drain

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.

3 4

1-2 Pull hose at

the behind of

the dryer by

hand in order

to disconnect

it from where it

is connected.

Do not use

any tools to

remove the

hose.

3Connect 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.

4Connect the other end of the drain hose

directly to the wastewater drain or to the

washbasin.

CNOTE

• 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.

• If there is an accessories pack supplied

with your product, please see the

detailed description.

3.4 Adjusting the feet

Turn the feet to left

or right until the

dryer stands level

and firmly.

3.5 Transportation of the dryer

Drain all water that has remained in the dryer.

If direct water drain connection is made, then

remove the hose connections.

AWARNING!

• 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 front.

3.6 Changing the illumination lamp

In case an illumination lamp is used in your

laundry dryer.To change the Bulb/LED used

for illumination of your tumble dryer, call your

Authorized Service.The lamp(s) used in this

appliance 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. The

lamps used in this appliance have to withstand

extreme physical conditions such as vibrations

and temperatures above 50 °C

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4 Preparation

4.1 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.

Do not dry with

dryer

At high

temperature

At medium

temperature

At low

temperature

4.2 Laundry not suitable for drying in

the dryer

CNOTE

• Delicate embroidered fabrics, woollen,

silk garments, delicate and valuable

fabrics, airtight items and tulle curtains

are not suitable for machine drying.

4.3 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.

4.4 Things to be done for energy

saving

• 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 tableclothes dries earlier than

thick bathroom towels.

• Follow the instructions in the user manual

for programme selection.

• Do not open the loading door of the

machine during drying unless necessary.

If you must open the loading door, do not

keep it open for a long time.

• Do not add wet laundry while the dryer is

in operation

• For models with a condenser unit: clean

the condenser once in a month or after

every 30 operations regularly. .

• Clean the filter periodically.Read the

Maintenance and cleaning of filters for

detalied information.

• For models with flue unit: comply with the

flue connection instructions and clean the

flue.

• During the drying process, air the room

well where your tumble dryer is operating.

4.5 Correct load capacity

Follow the instructions

in the “Programme

selection and

consumption table”.

Do not load more than

the capacity values

stated in the table.

Following weights are given as examples.

Laundry Approximate

weights (g)* Laundry Approximate

weights (g)*

Cotton

quilt covers

(double)

1500 Blouses 150

Cotton quilt

covers (single) 1000 Cotton shirts 300

Bed sheets

(double) 500 Shirts 250

Bed sheets

(single) 350 Cotton

dresses 500

Large

tablecloths 700 Dresses 350

Small

tablecloths 250 Jeans 700

Tea napkins 100 Handkerchiefs

(10 pieces) 100

Bath towels 700 T-Shirts 125

Hand towels 350

*Dry laundry weight before washing.

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