Baumatic BVD50 Instruction Manual

BVD50 60 cm 5 kg Tumble Dryer NOTE: This User Instruction Manual contains important 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; for you or any person not familiar with the operation of the appliance. GS 08/04/11 2

6 – 8 Specifications 9 – 10 Product dimensions 9 Product specifications 9 Description of the appliance 10 Control panel 10 Preparing the drying cycle 11 - 12 Preparing your garments for drying 11 Program table 12 Selecting a drying programme 13 - 14 Quick start 13 Child safety lock 14 Maintenance and cleaning 14 – 15 Control panel and machine cabinet 14 The lint filter 15 The tumble dryer drum 15 Door 16 Installation 16 – 19 Locating your tumble dryer 16 Wall hanging installation 16 – 18 Freestanding installation 18 Power supply 19 Before first use maintenance cycle 19 Error code failure system 20 General troubleshooting 21 Contact details 22

that you follow some of the following helpful suggestions: o Only dry full loads of washing. o Make sure you select the correct drying program to ensure that you are not consuming incorrect levels of energy. o Regular maintenance of appliance i.e. cleaning filters will regulate the electricity consumption. 5

Your safety is of the utmost importance to Baumatic. Please make sure that you read this instruction booklet before attempting to install or use the appliance. We recommend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and pass it on to any future owners. If you are unsure of any of the information contained in this booklet, please contact the Customer Care Department on 1800 444 357. General Safety o Repairs to your appliance must only be carried out by an authorised service agent. Any attempt by an inexperienced person to repair the appliance, could result in injury or damage to your tumble dryer. o If you notice that the mains cable is damaged. The appliance must not be used. The same applies if you notice that 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 the mains supply, before either cleaning or maintenance work is attempted. o The mains cable must not be used to pull the plug out of the electrical socket. o The machine should not be sprayed with water. o The glass of the porthole door may become hot during a drying program. o The machine should be allowed to cool before removing the lint filter. o It is possible for small animals to chew either the mains cable or water hoses, which could cause an electric shock hazard. Installation o This appliance is heavy so care should be taken when moving it. o Care must be taken to make sure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. 6

should be followed. o It is obligatory for the completed installation to comply with all relevant building regulations and local water authority requirements. During Use o It is recommended that the appliance is unplugged after the machine is used. o This appliance is only designed to dry normal domestic washloads. If you use your tumble dryer in any other way or it is incorrectly 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 modify the specifications of this appliance. o You should not dry garments that have been in contact with flammable materials (e.g. petrol, methylated spirits, dry cleaning fluid etc…). o Oil-affected items can ignite spontaneously, especially when exposed to heat sources such as in tumble dryers. Fabrics that contain vegetable or cooking oil should be washed in hot water with an extra amount of detergent before being dried in the tumble dryer. o Your tumble dryer should not be used for dry cleaning. o Only dry fabrics which have been designed to be machine dried. Follow the instructions on each garment. o Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer. o Clothes which are soaking wet should not be placed in the dryer. o Fabric softeners or similar products should be used as specified by the fabric softener instructions. o If you use either dyes or bleaching agents inside this machine, then you should consult with the manufacturer of these products to make sure they are suitable for use in your machine. Baumatic cannot be held responsible for any damage that may result.

execute an extra rinse cycle before loading your tumble dryer. Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated. Child Safety o Your tumble dryer should only be used by adults. You should not allow children in the area of the machine unsupervised. You should not let them touch the controls or play with the appliance. o It could be possible for a child or pet to gain access to the tumble dryer through the porthole door. Therefore please check the drum before using the appliance. o Any packaging that is removed from the machine should be kept away from children. o Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach. 8

o 4 drying programmes o 5 kg dry load capacity o 97.5 litre drum size o 300 mm porthole diameter o 180° door opening o Adjustable drying temperature o Safety lock o Removable lint filter o Anti-crease function o Adjustable feet For future reference please record the following information which can be found on the rating plate and the date of purchase which can be found on your sales invoice. The rating plate for your tumble dryer will be located behind the porthole door. Model Number ………………………………. Serial Number ………………………………. Date of Purchase ……………………………….

1) Top cover 2) Control panel 3) Tumble dryer door 4) Front vent cover 5) Machine cabinet 6) Lint filter 7) Power lead 8) Door lock switch 9) Drum Control panel 1) Power button 2) START/PAUSE button 3) Program selection button 4) Heat selection button 5) Crease guard option button 10

Preparing your garments for drying o For optimum drying performance, sort the laundry according to fabric type, drying programme and the wash care symbol that is printed on the garment’s wash care label. o Before drying, thoroughly spin the laundry in a washing machine if possible to reduce the drying time and save energy. o Check all pockets on a garment to make sure that they are empty. o Remove any detachable metal items (badges, paperclips, safety pins etc). o Zips should be closed, duvet covers and pillow cases should be buttoned up and any loose straps should be tied up. This will help to prevent other garments from getting damaged during the drying cycle. o Do not dry the clothes for longer than necessary to avoid creases or shrinkage. o DO NOT dry items containing rubber or similar elastic materials, raincoats, bicycle covers or feather products. o DO NOT dry clothes which have been dry-cleaned. o In order to avoid the danger of fire caused by excessive drying, DO NOT use the appliance to dry items such as cushions or quilts as these items accumulate heat. o Ensure the lint filter is emptied and cleaned after each use to avoid the extension of drying time and energy use.

fail to dry the clothes efficiently. You should refer to the program table for the maximum load size for each program and the weight references below before starting a cycle. Please note that all weights are approximate. Program table Program MAX load Temperature Clothing type Cool down period Approx Drying time 3.0 kg Full heating 3.0 kg Half heating Easy to dry items that don’t need long drying times. 1 hr dry 2.0 kg Air dry Fine fabrics that don’t need a lot of heat to dry. 10 mins 60 mins 4.0- 5.0 kg Full heating Light dry 4.0 kg Half heating Chemical fibre clothes and small sized clothes. 10 mins 100 mins 4.0- 5.0 kg Full heating Middle dry 4.0 kg Half heating Cotton weaving and jeans. 10 mins 130 mins 4.0- 5.0 kg Full heating Extra dry 4.0 kg Half heating Bed sheets, cotton clothing and jeans. 10 mins 170 mins o When the weight of the laundry to be dried is less than 0.5 kg, select a 1 hr dry and full heating cycle. 12

o Load the clothes to be dried into the tumble dryer drum and close the door. o Press the power button (1) to turn the machine on. If no programme is selected within 10 minutes of turning the machine on, it will turn off again automatically. o Use the programme selection button (3) to scroll through the drying programmes. You can choose from 1 hr, light dry, middle dry and extra dry cycles. The relevant LED indicator will light above the button to show your selection. o You can then use the heat selection button (4) to choose the most suitable temperature for the clothes you want to dry. You can select from airing, half and full heats. The relevant LED indicator will light above the button to show your selection. o If you wish to activate the crease guard feature for the drying program, press the crease guard option button (5). It is recommended to use this function if you are drying expensive or easily creased clothes. The LED indicator will light above the button to show that the function has been activated. o Press the START/PAUSE button (2) once to begin the drying programme. If you press this button during the cycle it will pause the programme to allow you to change the programme or add/remove clothes. o IMPORTANT: When adding or removing clothes during a paused drying programme, be careful as the drum interior and laundry items may still be hot from the drying process. o At the end of the drying programme, a buzzer will sound to prompt you to remove the laundry from the drum. You should then unplug the machine before cleaning the lint filter. Quick start o After pressing the power button (1) to turn the tumble dryer on, you can immediately press the START/PAUSE button (2) to automatically select a middle dry programme with full heat. 13

o The tumble dryer features a child safety lock which will prevent any accidental or unauthorized pressing of buttons by other persons such as children. o The safety lock can be activated by pressing the program selection button (3) and the heat selection button (4) simultaneously for a few seconds. The LED lock indicator will light on the display to show that all the buttons have been disabled. o Repeat this process to deactivate the safety lock. The LED lock indicator will go off and the buttons will be operable again. Maintenance and cleaning IMPORTANT: The appliance should be disconnected from the power supply and allowed to cool before commencing any cleaning process. Control panel and machine cabinet. IMPORTANT: Do not use any abrasive cleaner or household polish on either the control panel or operating parts. o Wipe over the control panel and the external surface of the machine using a brand new damp cloth with warm water. 14

o The fluff and debris which accumulates on the filter will block the air circulation which will cause the drying time and energy consumption to increase. Therefore the lint filter should be cleaned after each use. o To remove the filter, open the tumble dryer door and locate the filter at the base of the porthole opening. Squeeze the sides and pull the filter upwards to take it out. o Clean the lint filter by wiping off the scrap threads and fluff which have accumulated on it. o Reinstall the filter. o DO NOT allow lint to build up around the dryer. o A torn or damaged filter must be replaced immediately. o Overloading laundry can increase lint build up because the air flow is reduced. o The interior of the dryer should be cleaned of any accumulated lint at regular intervals. This must be done by a qualified person for electrical safety. o If you change the mounting of the dryer from upright to inverted or visa versa, the dryer must be cleaned internally by a serviceman. o IMPORTANT: NEVER operate the tumble dryer without the lint filter in place. The tumble dryer drum The drum of your tumble dryer is constructed from stainless steel. However if there are objects that can rust placed inside the drum, then it is possible for the drum to become stained. IMPORTANT: Do not use a descaling agent, iron/steel wool or scouring agents to clean the drum of your appliance. o Remove any rust stains on the drum with an appropriate stainless steel cleaning agent. 15

or there are any foreign bodies inside or underneath the rubber door gasket. This sits inside the opening of the porthole door. Installation IMPORTANT: THIS INSTALLATION MUST BE COMPLETED BY A SUITABLY QUALIFIED PERSON. 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. Locating your tumble dryer o Before commencing installation, check the location where you intend to install the appliance. You should make sure that you have everything in place that is necessary for the correct installation. o Do not place or store your tumble dryer in a location where the ambient temperature could fall below 0°C, otherwise the water used in it could freeze up. o Never place or store laundry products on top of the appliance. Wall hanging installation o You will need the supplied installation components shown below in order to complete the installation. o Before commencing the installation process you will need to reverse the control panel so that it is readable once the appliance is installed the other way up. o You are able to fix the alternative label, supplied with the appliance, to the control panel to replace the one already on it. 16

need to install the plastic washer on the rear of the appliance below the square hole. (See drawing below). o Place the plastic washer in the hole marked B and then rotate it 90 degrees to secure. o Use the installation template supplied to mark the position of the drill holes on the wall. The height at which you install the appliance depends on personal preference. Drill the marked holes. o The left and right hooks should then be fixed in the three drilled holes on either side using the expansion pipes. o Place the bolt into the expansion pipe so that the head of the bolt is inside the hole and the end of the bolt is through the hole in the hook. Fit into place with the spring washer, flat washer and nut.

be fixed. o Hang the dryer onto the hooks to complete the installation. Freestanding installation o The tumble dryer should be located in a well ventilated area. 18 o A gap of no less than 10 cm should be provided between the rear of the appliance and the wall. o It is recommended that no obstacles are placed within 1.5 meters from the front of the dryer to allow easy access to the drum and space to open the dryer door. o Install the dryer on a flat, solid floor. If the appliance is installed on an uneven or suspended floor, it could cause excessive noise and severe vibration, which may result in the malfunction of the appliance. o You should also level off the tumble dryer, using the adjustable feet on the base of the appliance. o If the machine is situation on a carpeted floor please adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely.

once the appliance is installed. o Consult the rating plate, located on the machine BEFORE making the electrical connections. Ensure that the voltage reaching the plug is the same as that on the rating plate. o DO NOT REMOVE THE RATING PLATE AS THE INFORMATION ON IT IS IMPORTANT. o The moulded plug that is supplied with the appliance must be placed into an earthed and insulated socket. o Broken or damaged power leads must only be replaced by a suitably qualified person. A power lead of a similar type must be used in replacement. o IMPORTANT: We do not recommend that this appliance is connected to an extension lead. Before first use maintenance cycle o When your tumble dryer has been correctly installed, we recommend that you perform a maintenance drying cycle, with only clean rags being placed inside of the drum. o This will check that all aspects of the installation are correct; it will also remove any deposits that may have been left on the drum by the manufacturing process. o Select a 1 hr drying programme with full heat. o After the programme has finished, please follow the Maintenance and Cleaning instructions to clean the appliance and lint filter.

If your appliance senses that it is not operating correctly, then an error code may be displayed and an alarm may sound. BEFORE COMPLETING ANY MAINTAINEANCE ON THE APPLIANCE, IT SHOULD BE DISCONNECTED FROM YOUR POWER SUPPLY. Error code Possible causes Solutions Middle dry and extra dry indicators are flashing. o The drying temperature has exceeded 63°C during a programme. o Unplug the dryer and wait until the temperature has sufficiently dropped before restarting. Light dry and middle dry indicators are flashing. o The tumble dryer drawer has been opened after the programme has started. o Close the tumble dryer door properly and restart the drying programme. The 1 hr programme and light dry indicators are flashing. o Programme start sensor malfunction. o Restart the tumble dryer and if the problem remains call the Service Department. The 1 hr programme and middle dry indicators are flashing. o Programme start sensor malfunction. o Restart the tumble dryer and if the problem remains call the Service Department. o An alarm will sound when an error code is being displayed. The alarm will sound for 10 seconds every 16 minutes until the issue is resolved or the appliance is unplugged. If a fault code reappears after following the above advice and clearing the fault code. You should disconnect the appliance from your mains supply. Then arrange for an engineer to attend the appliance. You should contact the Service Department on 1800 444 357. IF AN ENGINEER ATTENDS DURING THE GUARANTEE PERIOD AND FINDS THAT A FAULT HAS BEEN CAUSED BY AN ITEM ON THE ERROR CODE LIST, WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN CLEARED BY THE CUSTOMER. THEN YOU MAY BE LIABLE FOR THE COST OF THE SERVICE CALL. 20

start. o Power cut. o The power plug is not plugged in correctly. o The maximum load size has been exceeded. o The temperature fuse is cut. o Wait for power to be restored. o Check the power socket to ensure plug is securely plugged in. o Check the program table to ensure the maximum load size has not been exceeded for the chosen cycle. o Call the Service Department. The appliance is giving off a lot of heat or the external temperature is high. o The lint filter is dirty. o The vent duct is dirty. o Clean the lint filter after every use. o Check the vent duct is not dirty, restricted or blocked. The clothes are drying too much / not enough o Too many items have been loaded into the drum. o The clothes have been left in the drum too long after a cycle is complete. o The clothes weren’t sorted properly prior to drying. o The heat selected is too high or low. o Ensure the clothes do not exceed the maximum load size for the programme selected. o Remove the clothes from the drum as soon as a drying programme is complete. o See the “Preparing the Drying Cycle” section of these instructions. o Observe the maintenance label on clothes prior to drying to ensure the correct drying method and temperature is used. Clothes are shrinking. o The clothes are being dried too much. o The temperature selected is too high. o Poor quality materials. o Observe the maintenance label on clothes prior to drying to ensure the correct drying method and temperature is used. o Remove the clothes from the dryer while they are still damp and then hang up until fully dry. Hairballs have appeared on clothes. o It is normal for synthetic fibres and permanent press fibres to cause hairballs when washed and dried. This is due to friction in the drum. o Use a fabric softener to lubricate the fibres. Use an appropriate fabric spray on the cuffs and neckline when ironing the clothes to protect them. o Turn the items inside out before washing or drying to reduce the friction.

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