Baumatic BFVTD6BL Instruction Manual

BFVTD6BL Fully integrated air- vented tumble dryer BFVTD6BL Freestanding air-vented tumble dryer

information, including safety & installation points, which will enable you to get the most out of your appliance. Please keep it in a safe place so that it is easily available for future reference. JW 05/06/13 1

4 – 6 Specifications 7 – 9 Product dimensions 7 Product specifications 7 Electrical details 7 Control panel 8 Drying selection knob 9 Appliance features 9 Selecting a drying program 10 - 13 Automatically controlled drying 10 Time controlled drying 10 Optional functions 11 - Delay start 11 - Quick 11 - Delicate 11 Start/Pause button 11 Neon indicator lights 12 At the end of a drying cycle 12 Cancelling a program 12 Changing a program 13 Care labels 13 Starting a drying program 13 Drying program guidance 14 - 15 Drying program table 15 Laundry weights 15 Maintenance and cleaning 16 - 17 In daily use 16 Control panel and tumble dryer cabinet 16 The tumble dryer drum 16 Door 16 The filter 17 Installation 18 - 21 Positioning 19 Installing the vent hose 19 - 20 Power supply 20 - 21 Troubleshooting 21 – 22 Technical data 23 Contact details 27

disconnect it from the power supply. Cut off and render any plug useless. Cut the cable off directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse. This should be undertaken by a competent person. Disable the door lock to make sure that children cannot get stuck inside the appliance. 3 o Please discard all packaging material with due regard for the environment. o The packaging materials that Baumatic uses are environmentally friendly and can be recycled.

ure that you read this instruction booklet before General Safety our appliance must only be carried out by a Baumatic engineer or one of its authorised service agents. Any attempt by an mains cable is damaged. The appliance must not be used. The same applies if you notice that the mains supply, before either cleaning or maintenance work is attempted. e electrical socket. ld not be sprayed with water. t during use. r. ter hoses, which could cause an electric shock hazard. ing cycle ensure all items are quickly spread out so that heat is dissipated. Ideally s attempting to install or use the appliance. If you are unsure of any of the information contained in this booklet, please contact the Customer Services Department. o Repairs to y inexperienced person to repair the appliance, could result in injury or damage to your tumble dryer. o If you notice that the special the worktop, control panel or base area is damaged. As this could allow access to the internal components of the machine. o The appliance should be turned off and isolated from o The mains cable must not be used to pull the plug out of th o The machine shou o The window of the porthole door may become ho o The machine should be allowed to cool before cleaning the filte o It is possible for small animals to chew either mains cables or wa o If you stop the tumble dryer before the end of a dry you should follow the “cancelling a program” instructions.

should be followed. the completed installation to comply with all relevant building regulations. vided to avoid back flow of gases into the room from appliances burning other fuels including open fires. fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuels. r filter to become blocked. commended that the appliance is turned off after the machine is used. only designed to dry normal domestic washloads. If you use your tumble dryer in any other way or it is incorrectly dify the specifications of this appliance. t dry garments that have been in contact with flammable materials. uld not be used for dry cleaning. le dryer. ine, then you should consult with the manufacturer of these products to cturer’s instructions. I o The ins o It is obligatory for o Adequate venting must be pro o Exhaust gas must not be discharged into a flue used for exhausting o Do not allow the venting hose (where applicable) o During Use o It is re o This appliance is used, then Baumatic accepts no liability for any damage that might be caused and any guarantee will be void. o No attempt should be made to alter or mo o You should no o Your tumble dryer sho o Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer. o Do not allow fluff to accumulate around the tumb o If you use either dyes or bleaching agents inside this mach make sure they are suitable for use in your tumble dryer. Baumatic cannot be held responsible for any damage that may result. o Fabric softeners should be used as specified in the manufa

petrol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax from pockets of clothes such as lighters and matches. lace items in the dryer if anything other than a water solution has been used in the cleaning process. d Safety ble dryer is not intended for use by persons with reduced mental, physical or sensory capabilities or lack of experience or d to ensure they do not play with the appliance. possible for a child or pet to gain access to the tumble dryer through the porthole door. Therefore please check the drum ved from the machine should be kept away from children. removers should be washed in hot water with extra detergent before being dried. o Remove all objects o DO NOT p o DO NOT attempt to dry dripping wet items. h C il o The tum knowledge, unless they have been given supervision and instructions concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. o Children should be supervise o It could be before using the appliance. o Any packaging that is remo

ration Time controlled drying, up to 90 minutes ion ator cy class: C 220 - 240 Vac 50 Hz lectrical connection rating: 2.00 kW PORTANT: For future reference please record the following information hich can be found on the rating plate and the date of purchase which pliance dimension Height: 850 mm W Depth: 555 mm Product ecificatio s o Capacity: 6 kg o Electronic control ope o o Delay start function o Reverse tumble action o 180° door opening o Removable fluff filter o Moisture sensor o Galvanized drum o Anti crease funct o Drying phase indic o Venting hose o Adjustable feet o Energy efficien Electrical details Rated voltage: E Supply connection: 13A IM w can be found on your sales invoice. The rating plate of your dishwasher is located on the right hand side of the drop down door. Model Number ……………………………………. Serial Number ……………………………………. Date of Purchase …………………………………….

ts o Drying n dicator lights n 2. Sequence indicator ligh o Cooling o End o Filter 3. Start / Pause butto 4. Delay start button / in 5. Delicates button 6. Quick cycle butto

o Turning the selector dial (1) allows you to select the drying program according to your laundry. ections:  Cottons ave selected your desired program you must press the tart button (3) within 10 minutes or the appliance will return to pliance off after use by turning the dial to “O”. App 2. Filter t side) vent outlet. D o The selector dial is divided into four s  Synthetics  Time  Special o After you h s standby mode. Always turn the ap liance features 1. Control panel 3. Adjustable fee 4. (Rear/

S Program suggestions o Below is a list of functions which the dryer can perform which should help you select the most appropriate drying cycle for your ntrolled drying isture in the load and automatically adjusts the drying time accordingly for optimal drying. This function  Synthetics (section) ram (special) ) m table” for more information. e” section of the of the selection dial to select an amount of time that you want to dry your laundry for. The heavy cotton loads 60 minutes: For light cotton loads and/or slightly damp laundry needs: Automatically co o The appliance detects the mo applies to the following:  Cottons (section)  Anti-bacterial prog  Silk program (special Please see the “drying progra Time controlled drying o You can use the “tim following advice for drying times are guidance only and you should use your own discretion according to the type and weight of laundry you are drying:  90 minutes: For   30 minutes: For synthetics loads  30 minutes: For finishing off drying

dditional functions. These must be selected after choosing your desired delay the start of the drying program by 3, 6 or 12 ours. Press the delay start button to scroll through the  is option will reduce drying times by 3 – 5 minutes. This function is only available with the ‘Heavy’, ‘Strong’ and  on is designed for delicate items and allows drying to be performed more gently and at lower tart / Pause button gram (and any additional optional function) has been selected, this button should be pressed to start the drying this button again during a drying cycle, or opening the door, will pause the operation. Once paused, you must press the O Depending on what a drying program, but before you press the start button. When the relevant button is pressed the corresponding LED light will illuminate. If the button is pressed again the LED light will go out and the function is then deselected.  Delay You can h available times. This function is not available when using the “Special” section of the of the selection dial. Quick Using th ‘Normal’ drying cycles. Delicate This functi temperatures. This function is only available with the ‘Cottons’ and ‘Synthetics’ drying programs. S o Once a drying pro cycle. o Pressing start button again to resume the drying cycle.

ing phase there is a 5 – 10 minute cooling phase. e there is an anti-creasing phase*. mind you that the program has finished and you ould clean the filter**. At the end of a drying cycle r the cooling phase then the dryer will automatically enter an anti-creasing phase which will last up to 30 lter light will be light for 10 minutes after the end of a program. After 10 minutes all lights on the control panel will go out. IM ancelling a program rying program before it has completed the drying ycle then we recommend the following: cancel the current function. elector dial to the “Air Dry” program and press start (3). This will enter the appliance into the cooling phase which should yer to cool and prevent a build up of heat inside the appliance. I o “Drying” lig This light indicates t o “Cooling” light At the end of the dry o “End” of program light At the end of the cooling phas o “Filter” light This light is to re h s * If the laundry is not removed afte minutes. ** The fi PORTANT: YOU SHOULD CLEAN THE FILTER AFTER EACH USE. C If you need to cancel a d c o Turn the selector dial to the off position (“O”) to o Turn the s last 5 – 10 minutes. This will allow the tumble dr

gram which is in operation, you should first turn e selector dial to the off position (“O”) to cancel the current function. are labels y find the following symbols on the care labels of your garments. These indicate how to dry the item correctly. Tumble drying safe ormal drying (high temperature) elicate drying (low temperature) o not tumble dry tarting a drying program C To change a drying pro th You can then proceed to select a new function. C o You ma N D D S o Open the tumble dryer door. o Load the clothes loosely into the drum. Items such as sheets should be loaded corner-first. your hands thoroughly. in rotating. pleted. o Close the door and dry o Press the start button (3) and the drum will beg o The tumble dryer will stop when the drying program has com

D o Check the wash care labels of the garments that you want to dry, to make sure that they are suitable for drying in a tumble dryer. ppliance a single drying cycle is 6kg. If the tumble dryer is overloaded, then ve taken the clothes you want to dry out of a washing achine with an inadequate spin cycle, roll the clothes in a towel to lothes that are dripping wet. program. heavy and light fabrics are dried in the same drying cycle, then you as sheets, it is advisable not to lace more than two garments in the appliance at once. You should e items such as tights and stockings should be placed inside a illowcase before drying. ing foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps, aterproof textiles, rubber backed articles and clothes or pillows fitted e garment will roll up and crease the drying time. ers with fasteners to prevent smaller items etting tangled inside them. s, tie belts, apron strings, etc. s the fluff ould transfer. the clothes become dry before the cycle has finished, the thermostat will automatically switch off the heater to l objects such as hair clips, pins, coins, etc. o The maximum amount of clothing that can be dried in your a in the drying performance will be affected and clothing may come out creased. o If you ha m remove the excess water. o IMPORTANT: Do not dry c o Only dry garments of the same fabric type in a single drying If will get uneven drying performance. o When drying larger garments such p stop the dryer before the completion of a program to redistribute the load. o Delicat p o DO NOT dry clothes contain w with foam rubber pads in the appliance. o DO NOT dry one item at a time as th in o Close pillowcases and cov g o Fasten press studs, zips, hook o Avoid drying dark and light coloured fluffy items together a c IMPORTANT: If prevent over-drying the garments. This will save energy although the drum will still rotate. IMPORTANT: remove all meta

Selection Program dial section Max load Description of laundry suggestion Heavy 6kg Bathrobes, large towel, overalls, heavy jeans, etc. Strong 6kg Medium towel, jeans, jumpers. Standard 6kg otton trousers, cotton Shirts, T-shirts, c etc. Damp 6kg Knitted items, cotton shirts, etc. Cottons 6kg ts, bed linen, table linen, Iron Shee starched laundry. Extra 3kg ed linen, table nen, etc. Synthetic sheets, b li Cu pboard 3kg General synthetic items. Synthetics Iron 3kg bre knitwear. Synthetic fi Time 30’, h towel, a towel, etc. 60’, 90’ 6kg Multi-layered fabrics, bat te Anti- bacterial 3kg ature drying for nderwear, etc. Higher temper u Silk 1.5kg Gentle drying for silk items or similar. Freshen-up or a long time. Designed 3kg For items which have been unused f for lighter items such as underwear, shirts, etc. Specials Air dry 2kg Gently drying any fabrics. NOTE: The “Standard Cotton” progr normal et cotton laundry and is the most efficient programme in terms aundry Weights n approximate guide only. 150g amme is suitable to dry w of energy consumption for drying wet cotton laundry. L The below table is a Bathrobe 1200g Tea cloth Napkin 100g Night dress 200g Quilt cover 700g Underwear 100g Sheet 500g T-shirt 200g Pillow case 200g Work shirt 250g Hand towel 250g Blouse 150g

M In daily use o The filter should be cleaned after each drying cycle. a drying cycle as completed. This should help to prevent stagnant smells and to disconnect the appliance from your mains supply when it is not in use. cabinet. ner or household polish on ither the control panel or operating parts. xternal surface of the machine using a brand new damp cloth with warm water. dryer is constructed from galvanized steel. owever if there are objects that can rust placed inside the drum, then it t, iron/steel wool or scouring gents to clean the drum of your appliance. k to see if any deposits have formed around the door, or there are any foreign bodies in the rubber door o Leave the porthole door ajar for a short while after h protect the door seal. o We suggest that you Control panel and tumble dryer IMPORTANT: Do not use any abrasive clea e o Wipe over the control panel and the e The tumble dryer drum The drum of your tumble H is possible for the drum to become stained. IMPORTANT: Do not use a descaling agen a Door o You should regularly chec gasket. This sits inside the opening of the porthole door.

cycle. uld disconnect the appliance from the mains supply before cleaning the filter. inside the doorway rim at the bottom, as shown in the below diagram. o To remove the filter, pull it upwards. y thread or fluff by hand or with a soft brush. o position. detergent solution and with a soft bush to remove all small particles. Do not use an abrasive cleaning T o It is o You sho o The filter is located o Remove an o Slide the filter back int o Wash the filter occasionally in a product on the filter.

nstalling the appliance ed with a vent hose which will extend to approximately 1.8 metres. It is strongly recommended that this is ed you should cut a hole for the vent hose (100 mm diameter) directly se other than behind the dryer, the vent hose should be located at floor level ce must never be covered or blocked in any way as this will cause the BAUMATIC ONLY SANCTION THE INSTALLATION GIVEN IN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. YOU SHOULD KEEP THE TRANSIT PACKAGING, IN CASE YOU NEED TO TRANSPORT THE MACHINE IN THE FUTURE. I o Your dryer is provid vented through a wall or window with the attachment provided. o This appliance is NOT designed to be built-in, however, if requir behind the appliance opposite the vent exhaust hole in order to lay the extraction hose without kinking it. IMPORTANT: THIS APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE BUILT-IN. o If the vent through the wall is to be positioned anywhere el and through an adjacent side panel to a suitable position. o IMPORTANT: The air vents at the back of the applian dryer to overheat. You MUST leave a gap of at least 2cm at the back of the appliance.

duce vibration and noise. Large amounts of vibration can damage the you can use the adjustable feet to help level the appliance increase the height. et left to decrease the height. locking nut when you are happy that the dryer is he hot moist air which is expelled from this ppliance is extracted properly. Failing to do so could result in be positioned . ose, and then turn the hose clockwise, locking it into position (B). ur chosen outlet point. P The appliance re appliance. If required, o Loosen the locking nut o Turn the feet right to o Turn the fe o Tighten the level. Installing the vent hose It is very important that t a condensation in the area surrounding your appliance. Generally, the best way to extract the dryers exhaust is to funnel the air utside using the vent hose provided. The hose can o temporarily, for example, out of an open window; or it can be installed permanently through a fixed ventilation grille. o Attach the ventilation hose to the back of the appliance by inserting the hose (B) into the exhaust-hole ring (A) o Align the arrows of the hose (B) to the exhaust ring (A), insert the h o Once connected to the dryer, you should then run the hose to yo

revent water condensation from interfering with the appliance. This is an unavoidable natural henomenon. flowing back into the tumble dryer, it is advisable to drill a small hole in the lowest point of the hose a small container to catch the excess water. o that the voltage reaching the plug is the same as that on the rating plate. o The hose should not contain more than two bends, and you should not allow the hose IMPORTANT: If outlet is far away from your appliance, thus making the hose long in length, then you should take steps to p See below for preventative steps. o If the hose is long and the room temperature is low, then the moisture might condense inside the hose. p o To prevent this water from lying in the hose or to drain the excess water (C). o The drilled hole should be approximately 3mm in diameter, and you should place Power supply IMPORTANT: The electrical socket or mains switch must still be accessible once the appliance is installed. o Consult the rating plate, located on the back of the appliance BEFORE making the electrical connections. Ensure o DO NOT REMOVE THE RATING PLATE AS THE INFORMATION ON IT IS IMPORTANT.

appointed service agent. lead. roubleshooting o The moulded plug that is supplied with the appliance must be placed into an earthed and o The special mains cable and plug assembly must only be replaced with a genuine part from the Baumatic Spa o IMPORTANT: We do not recommend that this appliance is connected to an extension T o If your tumble dryer appears to have a fault, please chec below before call k the table ing the Baumatic Customer Care Helpline. Problem Possible cause Possible solution The filter is dirty. Clean the filter. Wrong program selected. Select a different program the next e “Selecting a tion). time you dry (se sec drying program” The venting hose has become blocked (sometimes a strong wind may cause back pressure). Unblock the venting hose. Unsatisfactory rying results loading volumes. d Incorrect volume of laundry. Observe recommended There is no power supply. Connect to a power supply. The door is not closed properly. ur appliance again. Close the door before trying to perate yo o Have you pressed the button start/pause button? Pressing the start/pause again will resume the cycle is it has been paused. Your tumble dryer ot working at ll. is n a The mains cord is damaged. You must contact the Customer Care Helpline to order a new cord. Load volume is too big. Reduce load volume. Drying cycle lasts an unusually long me. ndry before ti Load is too wet. Reduce the amount of water within he load by ensuring to wring-out t or spin-dry the lau using the dryer.

n you should disconnect it from DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE APPLIANCE YOURSELF. Pleas t is nder guarantee and finds that the problem is not the result of an ecessary repair. If your appliance is installed in such a way that in, ealed in with sealant, have wooden obstructions placed in front n the warranty ard that you receive with the appliance. operating correctly, the your mains supply and then contact Baumatic Customer Care on telephone number (0118) 933 6911. e note that if an engineer is asked to attend whilst the produc u appliance fault, then you may be liable for the cost of the call out charge. The appliance must be accessible for the engineer to perform any n an engineer is concerned that damage will be caused to the appliance or your kitchen, then they will not complete a repair. This includes situations where appliances have been tiled s of the appliance - like plinths, or any installation other than the one specified by Baumatic Ltd. has been completed. Please refer to the conditions of guarantee that appear o c

Programme 6 kg Type of Dryer (air-vented, condenser or gas-fired) nted Air-Ve Energy Efficiency Class C Annual Energy Consumption (1) 425 kWh per year Automatic /Non-automatic tomatic Au Energy Consumption of the Standard oad Cotton Programme at Full L 3.32 kWh Energy Consumption of the Standard Cotton Programme at Partial Load 2.13 kWh Power Consumption of Off Mode 0.41W Power Consumption of Left-On Mode 0.42w Duration of ‘Left-On Mode’ (models with power management only) N/A Standard Cotton Programme (2) ard cotton (40°C/60°C) Stand Cycle duration of Standard Cotton Programme at Full Load (Tdry) 133 mins Cycle duration of Standard Cotton Programme at Partial Load (Tdry½) 87 mins Noise level 68 dB Installation Type Freestanding 1) Energy consumption is based on d drying cycles for cotton Programmes at full and partial load, and the consumption at full and partial loads is the standard drying Programme to which the information in the 160 standar of the low-power modes. The actual energy consumption will depend on how the appliance is used. 2) The ‘standard cotton Programme’ used label and fiche relates and is suitable for drying normal wet cotton laundry. This Programme is the most efficient in terms of energy consumption for cotton.

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