Baumatic BVD50 User manual

BVD50
Tumble Dryer

USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC
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
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Contents
Environmental Concerns 5
Important safety information 6 – 8
Specifications 9–10
Product dimensions 9
Product specifications 9
Description of the appliance 10
Controlpanel 10
Preparing the drying cycle 11 - 12
Preparing your garments for drying 11
Programtable 12
Selecting a drying programme 13 - 14
Quickstart 13
Childsafetylock 14
Maintenance and cleaning 14 – 15
Control panel and machine cabinet 14
Thelintfilter 15
Thetumbledryerdrum 15
Door 16
Installation 16 – 19
Locating your tumble dryer 16
Wall hanging installation 16 – 18
Freestanding installation 18
Powersupply 19
Before first use maintenance cycle 19
Error code failure system 20
General troubleshooting 21
Contactdetails 22

Environmental Concerns
To help look after the environment and save energy, we recommend
that you follow some of the following helpful suggestions:
oOnly dry full loads of washing.
oMake sure you select the correct drying program to ensure that
you are not consuming incorrect levels of energy.
oRegular maintenance of appliance i.e. cleaning filters will
regulate the electricity consumption.
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Important safety information
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
oRepairs 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.
oIf 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.
oThe appliance should be turned off and isolated from the mains
supply, before either cleaning or maintenance work is attempted.
oThe mains cable must not be used to pull the plug out of the
electrical socket.
oThe machine should not be sprayed with water.
oThe glass of the porthole door may become hot during a drying
program.
oThe machine should be allowed to cool before removing the lint
filter.
oIt is possible for small animals to chew either the mains cable or
water hoses, which could cause an electric shock hazard.
Installation
oThis appliance is heavy so care should be taken when moving it.
oCare must be taken to make sure that the appliance does not
stand on the electrical supply cable.
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oThe installation instructions contained within this user manual
should be followed.
oIt is obligatory for the completed installation to comply with all
relevant building regulations and local water authority
requirements.
During Use
oIt is recommended that the appliance is unplugged after the
machine is used.
oThis 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.
oNo attempt should be made to alter or modify the specifications
of this appliance.
oYou should not dry garments that have been in contact with
flammable materials (e.g. petrol, methylated spirits, dry cleaning
fluid etc…).
oOil-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.
oYour tumble dryer should not be used for dry cleaning.
oOnly dry fabrics which have been designed to be machine dried.
Follow the instructions on each garment.
oDo not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.
oClothes which are soaking wet should not be placed in the dryer.
oFabric softeners or similar products should be used as specified
by the fabric softener instructions.
oIf 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.

oIf you have washed your laundry with stain remover you must
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
oYour 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.
oIt 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.
oAny packaging that is removed from the machine should be kept
away from children.
oKeep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach.
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Specifications
Product dimensions
Height: 840 mm
Width: 595 mm
Depth: 5400 mm
Product specifications
oEnergy efficiency class: C
o4 drying programmes
o5 kg dry load capacity
o97.5 litre drum size
o300 mm porthole diameter
o180° door opening
oAdjustable drying temperature
oSafety lock
oRemovable lint filter
oAnti-crease function
oAdjustable 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 ……………………………….

Description of the appliance
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
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Preparing the drying cycle
Preparing your garments for drying
oFor 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.
oBefore drying, thoroughly spin the laundry in a washing machine
if possible to reduce the drying time and save energy.
oCheck all pockets on a garment to make sure that they are
empty.
oRemove any detachable metal items (badges,
paperclips, safety pins etc).
oZips 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.
oDo not dry the clothes for longer than necessary to avoid creases
or shrinkage.
oDO NOT dry items containing rubber or similar elastic materials,
raincoats, bicycle covers or feather products.
oDO NOT dry clothes which have been dry-cleaned.
oIn 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.
oEnsure the lint filter is emptied and cleaned after each use to
avoid the extension of drying time and energy use.

oDo not exceed the maximum load capacity or the machine will
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 heatingLight dry
4.0 kg
Half heating
Chemical fibre clothes
and small sized
clothes.
10 mins 100 mins
4.0-
5.0 kg
Full heatingMiddle
dry 4.0 kg
Half heating
Cotton weaving and
jeans. 10 mins 130 mins
4.0-
5.0 kg
Full heatingExtra dry
4.0 kg
Half heating
Bed sheets, cotton
clothing and jeans. 10 mins 170 mins
oWhen the weight of the laundry to be dried is less than 0.5 kg,
select a 1 hr dry and full heating cycle.
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Selecting a drying programme
oLoad the clothes to be dried into the tumble dryer drum and close
the door.
oPress 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.
oUse 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.
oYou 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.
oIf 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.
oPress 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.
oIMPORTANT: 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.
oAt 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
oAfter 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.
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Child safety lock
oThe tumble dryer features a child safety lock which will prevent
any accidental or unauthorized pressing of buttons by other
persons such as children.
oThe 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.
oRepeat 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.
oWipe over the control panel and the
external surface of the machine using a
brand new damp cloth with warm water.
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The lint filter
oThe 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.
oTo 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.
oClean the lint filter by wiping off the
scrap threads and fluff which have
accumulated on it.
oReinstall the filter.
oDO NOT allow lint to build up around the dryer.
oA torn or damaged filter must be replaced immediately.
oOverloading laundry can increase lint build up because the air
flow is reduced.
oThe 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.
oIf you change the mounting of the dryer from upright to inverted
or visa versa, the dryer must be cleaned internally by a
serviceman.
oIMPORTANT: 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.
oRemove any rust stains on the drum with an appropriate
stainless steel cleaning agent.
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Door
oYou should regularly check to see if any deposits have formed,
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
oBefore 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.
oDo 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.
oNever place or store laundry products on top of the appliance.
Wall hanging installation
oYou will need the supplied installation components shown below
in order to complete the installation.
oBefore 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.
oYou are able to fix the alternative label, supplied with the
appliance, to the control panel to replace the one already on it.
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oAlso before installing the tumble dryer, you will
need to install the plastic washer on the rear of
the appliance below the square hole. (See
drawing below).
oPlace the plastic washer in the hole marked B and then rotate it
90 degrees to secure.
oUse 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.
oThe left and right hooks should then be fixed in the three drilled
holes on either side using the expansion pipes.
oPlace 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.

oFor the left and right hooks, a total of 6 expansion pipes need to
be fixed.
oHang the dryer onto the hooks to complete the
installation.
Freestanding installation
oThe tumble dryer should be located in a well
ventilated area.
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oA gap of no less than 10 cm should be
provided between the rear of the appliance
and the wall.
oIt 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.
oInstall 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.
oYou should also level off the tumble dryer, using the adjustable
feet on the base of the appliance.
oIf the machine is situation on a carpeted floor please adjust the
feet in order to allow air to circulate freely.

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Power supply
oIMPORTANT: The electrical socket must still be accessible
once the appliance is installed.
oConsult 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.
oDO NOT REMOVE THE RATING PLATE AS THE
INFORMATION ON IT IS IMPORTANT.
oThe moulded plug that is supplied with the appliance must be
placed into an earthed and insulated socket.
oBroken 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.
oIMPORTANT: We do not recommend that this appliance is
connected to an extension lead.
Before first use maintenance cycle
oWhen 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.
oThis 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.
oSelect a 1 hr drying programme with full heat.
oAfter the programme has finished, please follow the Maintenance
and Cleaning instructions to clean the appliance and lint filter.

Error code failure system
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.
oThe drying
temperature has
exceeded 63°C during
a programme.
oUnplug the dryer and
wait until the
temperature has
sufficiently dropped
before restarting.
Light dry and
middle dry
indicators are
flashing.
oThe tumble dryer
drawer has been
opened after the
programme has
started.
oClose the tumble
dryer door properly
and restart the drying
programme.
The 1 hr
programme and
light dry indicators
are flashing.
oProgramme start
sensor malfunction. oRestart the tumble dryer and if the
problem remains call
the Service
Department.
The 1 hr
programme and
middle dry
indicators are
flashing.
oProgramme start
sensor malfunction. oRestart the tumble dryer and if the
problem remains call
the Service
Department.
oAn 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.
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