arcelik 3870 KT User manual

3870 KT
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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:
CImportant information or useful hints about
usage.
AWarning for hazardous situations with
regard to life and property.
BWarning 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.
This product was manufactured using the latest technology in environmentally friendly conditions.
WEEE It complies with the WEEE Directive

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1 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.
1.1 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. 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!

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Important instructions for safety and environment
1.1.1 Electrical safety
AElectrical safety instructions should be followed while electrical
connection is made during the installation.
AThe 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.
•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.
BDamaged mains cable should be changed notifying the Authorized
Service.
BIf 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!

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Important instructions for safety and environment
1.1.2 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.
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.

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Important instructions for safety and environment
AUnderwear 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.
CUse softeners and similar products in accordance with the
instructions of their manufacturers.
CAlways 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

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Important instructions for safety and environment
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!
AWashing 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 49 cm 45 cm 40 cm
54 cm Can be installed Can be
installed Cannot be
installed
60 cm Can be installed Cannot be
installed

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Important instructions for safety and environment
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.
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.
CChild-proof lock is on the control panel.(See Child lock)
•Keep loading door closed even when the dryer is not in use.

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Important instructions for safety and environment
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.

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Important instructions for safety and environment
1.8 Technical Specifications
* 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.
CTechnical specifications of the dryer are subject to specification
without notice to improve the quality of the product.
CFigures in this manual are schematic and may not match the
product exactly.
C
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.
EN
Height (Min. / Max.) 84,6 cm / 86,6 cm*
Width 59,5 cm
Depth 53 cm
Capacity (max.) 7 kg**
Net weight (plastic front door usage) 46,5 kg
Net weight (glass front door usage) 48,5 kg
Voltage
See type label***Rated power input
Model code

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2Your Dryer
2.1 Package Contents
12 3 5
4
1. Water drain hose *
2. Filter drawer spare sponge*
3. User Manual
4. Drying basket*
5. Drying basket user manual*
*It can be supplied with your machine depending on its model.

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3Installation
Refer to the nearest Authorized Service Agent for
installation of the product. To make the product ready for
use, make sure that the electricity and water drainage
systems are appropriate by reading the information/
instructions given in the user manual before calling
the Authorized Service Agent. If they are not, call a
qualified technician and plumber to have any necessary
arrangements carried out.
CPreparation of the product's location
as well as the electrical, clean water
and waste water installations is under
customer's responsibility.
BCAUTION: Installation and electrical
connections of the product must be
performed by the Authorized Service
Agent. Manufacturer shall not be held
liable for damages that may arise from
procedures carried out by unauthorized
persons.
ACAUTION: Prior to installation, visually
check if the product has any defects on
it. If so, do not have it installed. Damaged
products cause risks for your safety.
3.1 Appropriate installation location
• Install the product on a stable and level surface.
• Dryer is heavy. Do not move it by yourself.
• 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,
wooden blocks and bands.
• 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.). Also pay attention to select an
installation location which you will not be required
to change afterwards.
• Place the product at least 1.5 cm away from the
edges of other furniture.
• The rear surface of the tumble dryer shall be
placed against a wall.
BCAUTION: Do not place the product on top
of the power cord.
3.2 Removing the transportation
safety assembly
ACAUTION: Remove the transportation
safety assembly before using the product
for the first time.
1. Open the loading door.
2. There is a nylon bag inside the drum that contains a
piece of styrofoam. Hold it from its section marked with
XX XX.
3. Pull the nylon towards yourself and remove the
transportation safety assembly.
ACAUTION: Check that no part of the
transportation safety assembly remains
inside the drum.
3.3 Under counter installation
This product can be installed under a counter if the
height of the counter is sufficient.
ACAUTION: While using the under counter
dryer, never operate the dryer without
under counter installation part.
Dryer Depth 60 cm 54 cm
Stock number of under-
bench installation part 2979700200 2973600200
Leave at least 3 cm of space around the sides and the
rear wall of the product when installing it under a
counter or in a cupboard.

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3.4 Connecting to the drain
In products equipped with condenser unit, water
accumulates in the water tank during the drying cycle.
You should drain accumulated water after each drying
cycle.
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.
1
3 4
2
Connecting the water drain hose
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.
ACAUTION: Hose must be fixed in every
type of connection. Your house will be
flooded if the hose comes loose during
water discharge.
CAttach the water drain hose to a height of
maximum 80 cm.
CMake sure that the water drain hose is not
stepped on, twisted or bent between the
drain and the machine.
3.5 Adjusting the feet
In order to ensure that the product operates more
silently and vibration-free, it must stand level and
balanced on its feet. Balance the machine by adjusting
the feet.
Turn the feet to left or right until the machine stands
level and firmly.
ACAUTION: Never unscrew the adjustable
feet from their housings.
3.6 Electrical connection
For specific instructions for electrical connection
required during installation (see 1.1.1 Electrical
Safety)
BCAUTION: If the product is faulty, it must
not be operated unless it is repaired!
There is the risk of electric shock!
3.7 Transportation of the product
1. Unplug the product before transporting it.
2. Remove the water drain (if any) and chimney
connections.
3. Drain the water in the product completely.

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3.8 Warnings about sounds
CIt is normal to hear a metallic noise
from the compressor sometimes during
operation.
CWater collected during operation is
pumped to water tank. It is normal to hear
pumping noise during this process.
3.9 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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4.2 Laundry not suitable for drying in
the dryer
CDelicate 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
• 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 the machine
during drying unless necessary. If you must
certainly open the loading door, do not to keep it
open for a long time.
• Do not add wet laundry while the dryer is in
operation
• Clean the lint filter before or after each drying
cycle. (See 6.1 Cleaning Lint Filter / Loading
Door Inner Surface)
4Preparation
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.
Drying
Settings
At any temperature At high temperature At medium temperature At low temperature Without heating Hang to dry Lay to dry Hang wet to dry Lay in shadow to dry Dry-cleanable
Iron -
IRON
Dry or Steam
Iron at high
temperature
Iron at medium
temperature Iron at low
temperature
Do not iron
Iron without
steam
Maximum temperature 200 0C150 0C110 0C
LAUNDRY DRYING SYMBOLS
Drying
Symbols Suitable for
dryer No Iron Sensitive /
Delicate dry
Do not dry
with dryer
Do not dry Do not dry-
clean

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Preparation
• Clean the filter periodically when there is visible
air collection on it or when the symbol lights up,
if there is a filter drawer cleaning warning symbol
« » available. (See 6. 4 Cleaning the filter
drawer)
• Ventilate the room, where the dryer is located, well
during drying.
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.
CIt 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.
Following weights are given as examples.
Laundry Approximate weights
(g)*
Cotton quit covers (double) 1500
Cotton quit covers (single) 1000
Bed sheets (double) 500
Bed sheets (single) 350
Large tablecloths 700
Small tablecloths 250
Tea napkins 100
Bath towels 700
Hand towels 350
Blouses 150
Cotton shirts 300
Shirts 250
Cotton dresses 500
Dresses 350
Jeans 700
Handkerchiefs (10 pieces) 100
T-Shirts 125
*Dry laundry weight before washing.

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5 Operating the Product
1. On/Off/Cancel button
2. Program button
3. Program number indicator
4. Sound warning level button/child lock
5. Remaining time indicator
6. Delayed operation setting LED
7. Start/Stand-by button
8. Time delay selection button
5.1 Control Panel

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Operating the Product
5.2 Preparing the Machine
1. Plug the machine“
2. Place laundry into the machine.
3. Press On/Off/Cancel button for 1 second (long).
4. When your machine is turned on for the first time,
it turns on with the declaration program (cotton
wardrobe dry).
CPressing the On/Off/Cancel button does
not mean that the program started. Press
the Start / Stand-by button to start the
program.
5.3 Program selection
1. Determine the suitable program from the table
below where drying levels are presented.
2. Use the Program Selection button to select the
program you wish.
Extra Dry
Only cotton clothes are dried under
normal temperature. Thick and multi-
layered laundry (towels, bed sheets,
denim trousers etc.) are dried so
that they can be placed in wardrobe
without ironing.
Wardrobe Dry
Normal laundry (tablecloths,
underwear etc.) are dried so that
they can be placed in wardrobe
without ironing.
Iron Dry Normal laundry (shirts, dresses etc.)
are dried to be ready for ironing.
CFor detailed program information, see
„Program selection and consumption
chart“..
5.4 Main programs
The following main programs are available depending on
fabric type.
• Cotton
Dry durable laundry with this program. It dried under
normal temperature. It is recommended for your cotton
laundry (bedsheets, bedding, towel, bathrobe etc.)
• Synthetic
Dry sensitive laundry with this program. It is
recommended for your synthetic laundry.
5.5 Additional programs
The following additional programs are available in the
machine for special situations.
CAdditional programs may vary depending
on the features of your machine.
• Mixed
Use to dry synthetic and cotton clothes that don›t give
out colour together.
CTo get better results from drying machine
programs, your laundry should be washed
with suitable program in your washing
machine and wrung with recommended
wringing speed.
• Shirt
Dries shirts more delicately and causes less wrinkles for
easy ironing.
CShirt might remain slightly damp at the
end of the program. It is recommended
not to leave the shirts inside the drying
machine.
• Jeans
Use to dry denim clothes wrung in the washing machine
with high speed.
• Sport
Use to dry clothes made out of synthetic, cotton or
mixed fabrics.
• Daily
The program used for daily drying of cotton and
synthetic clothes.
• Shirt 30’
Use this program to prepare 2 shirts ready for ironing in
30 minutes.
• Delicates
You can dry your delicate clothes suitable for drying
or clothes that are recommended for hand wash (silk
blouses, thin underwear etc.) under low temperatures.
CIt is recommended to dry your delicates
in a laundry bag to prevent wrinkles and
damage. When the program ends, take
out your laundry immediately and hang
them to prevent wrinkles.

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• Refresh
Ventilates for 10 minutes without blowing hot air. You
can ventilate the cotton and linen clothes that have been
enclosed for a long time with this program to remove
their odour.
• Timer programs
You can select the 30 mins or 45 mins timer program
to achieve the desired final drying level under low
temperature.
CIn this program, the machine dries for the
duration set, regardless of the drying level.

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Operating the Product
Program selection and consumption chart
EN
Programs Capacity
(kg)
Spin speed in washing
machine (rpm)
Approximate amount of
remaining humidity
Drying time
(minutes)
Cottons / Coloreds
AExtra dry 7 1000 % 60 185
ACupboard dry 7 1000 % 60 174
AIron dry 7 1000 % 60 140
Shirt 1.5 1200 % 60 50
Jeans 4 1200 % 50 150
Daily 4 1200 % 50 110
Sport 4 1000 % 60 135
Mixed 4 1000 % 60 110
Delicates 2 600 % 40 70
Shirt 1.5 1200 % 60 60
Synthetics
BCupboard dry 3.5 800 % 40 70
BIron dry 3.5 800 % 40 60
Energy consumption values
Programs Capacity
(kg)
Spin speed in washing
machine (rpm)
Approximate amount of
remaining humidity
Energy consumption
value kWh
Cottons linen Ready to wear* 7 1000 % 60 1.8
Cottons Ready to iron 7 1000 % 60 1.55
Synthetics Ready to wear 3.5 800 % 40 0.7
Power consumption of the off-mode for the standart cotton programme at full load, PO (W) 0,5
Power consumption of the left-on mode for the standart cotton programme at full load, PL (W) 1,0
Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol. Hermetically sealed. R134a / 0,30 kg
„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 program (EN 61121:2012)
All the values on the chart are identified according to EN 61121:2012 standard. Consumption values may vary from
the valued in the chart depending on laundry type, wringing speed, ambient conditions and voltage levels.