Beko DV8121 User manual

DV8121

2960312530./231219.0854

Dryer

User Manual

DV8121

2960312530_EN/210323.0940

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.

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.

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.

DANGER!

• 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.

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.

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

operate the dryer properly.

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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

Directive 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 symbol indicates that this

product shall not be disposed

with other household wastes at the end of its

service life. Used device must be returned to

offical collection point for recycling of electrical

and electronic devices. To find these collection

systems please contact to your local authorities

or retailer where the product was puchased.

Each household performs important role in

recovering and recycling of old appliance.

Appropriate disposal of used appliance helps

prevent potential negative consequences for

the environment and human

health.

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.) 85,6 cm / 86,6 cm*

Width 59,7 cm

Depth 58,4 cm

Capacity (max.) 8 kg**

Net weight (± 4 kg) 32 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.

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 location and electrical

installation for the product is under

customer’s responsibility.

BDANGER!

• Installation and electrical connections

must be carried out by a qualified

personnel.

AWARNING!

• Prior 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.

3.1 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.

1. Top panel

2. Control panel

3. Loading door

4. Adjustable legs

5. Type label

6. Lint filter

7. Power cord

2.2 Package Contents

1.. ater

drain

hose *

6.6. ater

Filling

Container*

2.. Filt

drawer

spare

sponge*

7.. P e

Water*

3.. Us

Manual

Fragrance

Capsules

Group*

4.. Dryi

basket* 9.. Brus

5.. Dryi

basket

user

manual*

10.0. Fil

cloth*

*Optional - may not be included, depends

on model.

2.1 Overview

2 Your Dryer

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BDANGER!

• Do not place the product on top of the

power cable.

• Keep at least 1.5 cm distance to walls of

other furniture.

3.2 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

CNOTE

• Each 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.

CNOTE

• Exhaust of humid air from the dryer

into the room is inconvenient. It may

damage the walls and furniture in the

room.

• The ventilation hose can be routed

outdoors via a window or it can be

connected to the air outlet in the

bathroom.

• Air outlet hose must be routed directly

to the outdoors. There must be a limited

number of elbows as not to hinder

ventilation.

• To prevent water accumulation in the

hose, make sure that it is not folded on

the floor.

BDANGER!

• The ventilation hose should not be

connected to the chimney of a stove or a

fireplace.

• Do 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.

3.3 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.

1. Loosen the feet by hand.

2. Adjust the feet until the product stands level

and firmly on the floor.

CNOTE

• Do not use any tools to loosen the

adjustable feet, otherwise, they can be

damaged.

• Never remove the adjustable feet from

their housings.

• You may supply 2 plastic pieces from

an Authorized Service with 2951620100

part number. These parts prevent

your machine from slipping when the

machine locates on wet and slippery

surfaces. You may assemble mentioned

parts to the front adjustable feet by

fitting and pressing them to snap into

ground of feet.

3.4 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.

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