Beko DC8M User manual

Dryer
User Manual
DC8M
EN
2960313682_EN/ 13-06-23.(8:36)

Dear Customer,
Please read this guide prior to use this product!
Thank you for choosing Beko product. We would like you to achieve the optimal efficiency from
this high quality product which has been manufactured with state of the art technology. Please
make sure you read and understand this guide and supplementary documentation fully before
use.
Observe all warnings and information herein. Therefore you can protect both yourself and your
product against potential damages.
Keep the manual. Include this guide with the unit if you hand it over to someone else.
Symbols and Remarks
The following symbols are used in the user guide:
Danger that may cause death or injury
Read the manual
Important information or useful usage tips
Warning against hot surfaces
BWarning against electric shock
Warning against UV Radiation hazard
Warning against scalding
The product's packaging is made of recyclable materials, in accordance with the
National Environment Legislation.
Warning against fire
NOTICE Danger that may cause material damage on the product or surrounding area
This product was manufactured using the latest technology in environmentally friendly conditions.

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Table Of Contents
1 Safety Instructions ............................................................................. 5
1.1 Intended use .....................................................................................................5
1.2 Safety of children, vulnerable persons and pets .................................................5
1.3 Electrical Safety .................................................................................................6
1.4 Transporting safety ............................................................................................7
1.5 Installing safety ..................................................................................................7
1.6 Usage safety .....................................................................................................9
1.7 Maintenance and cleaning safety.....................................................................11
1.8 Lighting safety .................................................................................................11
2 Environmental instructions................................................................. 12
2.1 Compliance with the WEEE Regulations and Waste Disposal ..........................12
2.2 Packaging information .....................................................................................12
2.3 Standard conformity and test information / EU declaration of conformity .........12
3 Your drying machine ........................................................................... 13
3.1 Technical specifications ...................................................................................13
3.2 General appearance ........................................................................................14
3.3 Scope of delivery.............................................................................................14
4 Installation .......................................................................................... 15
4.1 Right place for installation ................................................................................15
4.2 Removing the shipping safety group................................................................15
4.3 Water connection ............................................................................................15
4.4 Adjusting the stands ........................................................................................16
4.5 Moving the drying machine..............................................................................16
4.6 Replacing the lighting bulb...............................................................................16
5 Preparation ......................................................................................... 17
5.1 Laundry suitable for drying in drying machine ..................................................17
5.2 Laundry not suitable for drying in drying machine ............................................17
5.3 Preparing the laundry to be dried.....................................................................17
5.4 What to do for energy saving...........................................................................17
5.5 Correct load capacity ......................................................................................18

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6 Running the product .......................................................................... 19
6.1 Control Panel...................................................................................................19
6.2 Symbols ..........................................................................................................19
6.3. Preparation of drying machine ........................................................................19
6.4 Program selection and consumption chart.......................................................20
6.5 Auxiliary functions............................................................................................22
6.6 Warning indicators...........................................................................................23
6.7 Starting the program........................................................................................23
6.8 Child Lock .......................................................................................................23
6.9 Changing the program after it is started...........................................................23
6.10 Cancelling the program..................................................................................24
6.11 End of program .............................................................................................24
6.12 Odour feature ................................................................................................24
7 Maintenance and cleaning ............................................................... 25
7.1 Lint Filter / Loading Door Inner Surface............................................................25
7.2 Cleaning the sensors ......................................................................................25
7.3 Draining the water tank....................................................................................26
7.4 For the condenser; ..........................................................................................26
8 Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 27

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1 Safety Instructions
This section includes the safety instructions necessary to prevent the
risk of personal injury or material damage.
• Our company shall not be held responsible for damages that may occur
if these instructions are not observed.
• Installation and repair operations shall always be performed by
Authorized Service.
• Use original spare parts and accessories only.
• Do not repair or replace any component of the product unless it is
clearly specified in the operation manual.
• Do not modify the product.
1.1 Intended use
• Product is designed only for household use. It is not intended for
commercial use.
• The product is not designed for outdoor use.
• Do not install or operate the product where freezing is a possibility and/
or vulnerable to external elements. Water frozen in the pump or the
hoses may cause damages
• Product can only be used to dry and ventilate laundry which are washed
with water and drying machine safe.
1.2 Safety of children, vulnerable persons and pets
• This product may be used by children aged 8 years and older and
persons with underdeveloped physical, sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a the product safe way
and the hazards involved. Children should not tamper with the device.
Cleaning and maintenance should not be carried out by children unless
they are supervised.
• Children under 3 years old shall be kept away from the product unless
supervised.

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• Electrical products are dangerous for children and pets. Children and
pets shall not play with the product, climb on or get inside the product.
• Keep the product door closed even when not operated. Children or
pets could be locked inside the product and suffocate.
• Cleaning and user maintenance operations must not be performed by
children unless supervised.
• Keep the packaging materials away from children. Risk of injury and
suffocation.
• Keep all additives used with the product away from children.
• Before disposing of the product, cut the power cord and destroy the
loading door.
1.3 Electrical Safety
• The product must not be plugged in during installation, maintenance,
cleaning, repair and transporting operations.
• If the power the cord is damaged, it shall be replaced by authorized
service to avoid any risk that may occur.
• Do not tuck the power cord under the product or to the rear of the
product. Do not put heavy items on the power cord. Power cord shall
not be kinked, pinched and shall not come in contact with any heat
source.
• Do not use an extension cord, multi-plug or adaptor to operate your
product.
• The product shall not be powered via an external switch such as a timer
or shall not be connected to a circuit that is regularly opened and closed
with a tool.
• The plug shall be easily accessible. If this is not possible, a mechanism
that meets the electrical legislation and that disconnects all terminals
from the mains (fuse, switch, main switch, etc.) shall be available on the
electrical installation.
• Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
• When unplugging the appliance, don’t hold the power cord, but the
plug.

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1.4 Transporting safety
• Unplug the product prior to transport, empty the water tank and if any,
remove the water drain connections.
• This product is heavy, do not handle it by yourself.
• Take required precautions for the product against falling and tipping. Do
not crash or drop the product when transporting.
• Do not use the extruding parts of the product (such as the loading door)
to move the product.
• Move the product in upright position. If it cannot be moved upright,
transport via tilting to the right side when viewed from the front.
1.5 Installing safety
• To prepare the product ready for installation, ensure that the electrical
installation and water drain is proper by checking the information in the
user manual. If it is not suitable for installation, call a qualified electrician
and plumber to arrange the utilities as necessary. These operations shall
be undertaken by the customer.
• Check for any damage on the product before installing it. Do not have
the product installed if it is damaged.
• Do not remove the adjustable stand.
• Place the product on a level and hard surface and balance with the
adjustable legs.
• The gap between the product and the floor shall not be reduced via
materials such as rugs, pieces of wood and bands. The ventilation holes
under the base of the product shall not be clogged with a rug.
• The product shall be installed not to clog the ventilation holes.
• Install the product in an environment free of dust with good ventilation.
• Do not install the product in close proximity to flammable and explosive
materials and do not keep flammable and explosive materials near the
product when it is in operation.

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• The product shall not be installed against a door, sliding door where the
product loading door cannot be completely opened, or behind a hinged
door where the product hinge is faced against the door’s hinges.
• Install the product where periodic maintenance and cleaning can be
done with ease.
• Place the product with its back surface to the wall (for heater models).
• After placing the product, ensure that the back wall does not come in
contact with any extrusion (a water tap, electrical outlet etc.).
• Place the product with at least 1 cm space between the product and
the furniture edges.
• Follow the flue connection rules specified in the guide (for models with
flue).
• The exhaust air shall not be directed to flue which is used to exhaust the
smoke of devices that consume gas or other fuels (for models with flue).
• The ventilation hose shall not be connected to a heating stove or a
chimney flue (for models with flue).
• Plug the product to a grounded outlet protected with an appropriate
fuse in align with the specified type and current rates. Have an expert
electrician set grounding equipment. Do not use the product without a
grounding conforming with regional/national regulations.
• Plug the product in a grounded socket that conforms with the voltage,
current and frequency values specified in the type label.
• Do not plug the product to loose, broken, dirty, greasy sockets or
sockets that has come out their seats or sockets with a risk of water
contact.
• The new hose sets supplied with the product shall be used. Do not re-
use the old hose sets. Do not make attachments to the hoses.
• Place the power cord and hoses not cause a risk of tripping over.
• To use the product on top of a washing machine, a fixing aperture shall
be used between two products. Fixing aperture shall be mounted by the
authorised service.
• When the product is placed on the washing machine, their combined
weight when full could be around 180 kg. Place the products on a
sturdy floor that can carry adequate amount of load.

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• Washing machine cannot be placed on top of the drying machine.
Installation Table for Washing Machine and Tumble Dryer
Stacking Kit Type Depth Size (TD=Tumble Dryer, WM: Washing Machine)
Plastic - 54/60cm w or w/o belt 60cm TD --> WM≥50cm / 54cm TD --> WM≥45cm
Plastic - 46cm w or w/o belt 46cm TD --> WM≥54cm
With Shelf - 60cm 60cm TD --> WM≥50cm
With Shelf - 54cm 54cm TD --> WM≥45cm
1.6 Usage safety
• The maximum weight of dry laundry prior to washing is specified in
“Technical Specifications” section.
• Do not place the unwashed items in the drying machine.
• Items that are soiled with materials such as cooking oils, acetone,
alcohol, petrol, kerosene, stain removers, turpentine, wax or was
removers shall be washed in hot water with more amount of detergent
prior to drying with the drying machine.
• If chemicals are utilized for cleaning, the drying machine shall not be
used.
• Rubber foam (latex foam), shower bonnets, water resistant textiles,
rubber supported materials and clothes, pillows with rubber foam pads
shall not be dried in a drying machine.
• The items with hair spray, hair product residue or similar materials shall
not be dried in a drying machine.
• Empty the pockets of the clothes and remove items such as matches
and lighters.
• If all items cannot be removed rapidly and cannot be placed where
heat can dissipate, do not stop the drying machine before drying cycle
completed.
• The last part of the drying machine cycle is conducted without
heating (cooling cycle) in order to ensure that the items are kept at a
temperature that will not harm the items.

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• Laundry softeners or similar products shall be used in align with the
laundry softener instructions.
• Do not use the drying machine without the fibre filter.
• Do not allow fibre accumulation around the drying machine.
• To prevent back draft of gas in the room from the devices that consume
other fuels, including open fire, appropriate ventilation shall be provided
(for models with flue).
• Do not operate the product together with heaters such as gas heater
and a chimney. It may cause the flue to catch fire. (for models with flue)
• Do not lean or sit on the loading door when it is open, the product may
tip over.
• Do not get on the product.
• Do not place a source of flame (candles, cigarettes, etc.) on the product
or in the vicinity of it. Do not keep flammable/explosive materials.
• Do not touch the drum as it revolves.
• The back wall of the product will be hot during operation. Do not touch
the back side of the product during drying or after the drying process is
completed. (For models with heating)
• Do not touch the inner surface of the drum while adding or removing
clothes during a continuing program. The drum surface is hot.
• Do not press the buttons with sharp objects such as forks, knives, with
your nails etc.
• Do not operate the faulty or damaged product. Unplug the product (or
shut down the connected fuse) and call the authorized service.
• Unplug the product when not in use.
• Do not place the dryer in the rain or severely wet areas.

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1.7 Maintenance and cleaning safety
• Do not wash the product by spraying or pouring water on it. Do not use
a pressure cleaner, steam cleaner, hose or pressurised gun to clean the
product.
• Do not use sharp or abrasive tools to clean the product.
• Do not use materials such as household cleaning agents, soaps,
detergents, gas, gasoline, alcohol, wax, etc. to clean the product.
• The fibre filter shall be regularly cleaned. After each drying cycle, clean
the fibre filter and the inner surface of the loading door.
• Clean the fibre accumulation on the fins of the evaporator behind the
filter drawer with a vacuum cleaner. You can clean by hand, provided
you wear protective gloves. Do not try to clean with bare hands.
Evaporator fins may damage your hands. (For products with heat pump)
• Due to fire and explosion hazard, do not use solutions, cleaning
materials, steel wool or similar materials and tools to clean sensors.
• Clean the flue. (for models with flue)
• Do not drink the condensed water.
1.8 Lighting safety
• Contact an authorized service when you need to replace the LED/bulb
using for lighting (for products with lighting).

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2 Environmental instructions
2.1 Compliance with the WEEE Regulations and Waste Disposal
This product does not contain the dangerous and prohibited materials indicated in the
“Regulation on The Control of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment” published by
Ministry of Environment and Urbanisation of Republic of Turkey. Complies WEEE
Regulations. This product was manufactured from recyclable and reusable high quality
parts and materials. Therefore, do not dispose of this product with other domestic
wastes at the end of its life cycle. Take it to a collection point for electrical and electronic
equipment. You can ask your local administration about these collection points. You can help
protect the environment and natural resources by delivering the used products for recycling.
2.2 Packaging information
The product’s packaging is made of recyclable materials, in accordance with the National
Legislation. Do not dispose the packaging waste with the household waste or other wastes,
dispose it to the packaging collection areas specified by local authorities.
2.3 Standard conformity and test information
/ EU declaration of conformity
The development, manufacturing and sales phases of this product is conducted in
conformity with the safety rules specified in all related instructions of the European
Union.

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3 Your drying machine
3.1 Technical specifications
* Min. height: Height with the adjustable stand closed.
Max. height: Height with the adjustable stand opened at maximum height.
** Weight of dry laundry before washing.
*** Data plate is under the door on the drying machine.
In order to increase the drying machine’s quality, the technical specifications may be
changed without prior notice.
Figures in this manual are schematic and may not exactly match the product.
The values provided with the drying machine or its accompanying documents are
laboratory readings in accordance with the respective standards. These values may
differ depending on the use and ambient conditions.
EN
Height (Min. / Max.) 84,6 cm / 86,6 cm*
Width 59,8 cm
Depth 58,5 cm
Capacity (max.) 8 kg**
Net weight (± %10) 34,5 kg
Voltage
See type label***Rated power input
Model code

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3.2 General appearance
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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1. Top panel
2. Control panel
3. Loading door
4. Toe board handle
5. Ventilation grids
6. Adjustable feet
7. Toe board
8. Rating plate
9. Lint filter
10. Water tank drawer
11. Power cord
3.3 Scope of delivery
1. Water
discharge
hose*
6. Water
filling cap*
2. Filter
drawer
spare
sponge*
7. Pure
Water*
3. User
Manual
8. Odour
Capsule
Group*
4. Drying
basket* 9. Brush*
5. Drying
basket user
manual*
10. Filter
cloth*
*Optional - may not be included, depends on
model.

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4 Installation
Read the “Safety Instructions” first!
Before consulting the nearest Authorized
Service for installing the drying machine, see
the information in the user guide and make sure
the electric and water utilities are as required. If
not, call an electrician and plumber to arrange
the utilities as necessary.
It is customer's responsibility to
prepare the location the drying
machine shall be placed on and
also have power and waste water
installation prepared.
4.1 Right place for installation
• Install the drying machine on a flat and
stable surface.
• Dryer machine is heavy. Do not move it by
yourself.
• Operate the drying machine in an
environment free of dust with good
ventilation.
• The gap between the drying machine and
the floor shall not be reduced via materials
such as rugs, pieces of wood and bands.
• Do not block the ventilation grilles of the
drying machine.
• There shall not be doors that can be
locked, sliding doors or hinged doors near
the installation environment of the drying
machine that may block the loading door
to be opened.
• Once the drying machine is installed,
the connections must stay stable. After
placing the drying machine, ensure that
the back wall does not come in contact
with any extrusion (a water tap, electrical
outlet etc.).
• Place the drying machine with at least 1
cm space between the product and the
furniture edges.
• Your drying machine is suitable to be
operated between +5°C to +35°C. If
operated outside this temperature range,
your drying machine’s operation may be
compromised and get damaged.
• The drying machine shall not be placed
with the back side against a wall.
BDo not place the drying machine on
its power cord.
4.2 Removing the
shipping safety group
WARNING!
Remove the shipping
safety group prior to
first use the product.
NOTICE
Do not leave an accessory or any
parts of the shipping safety group
inside the drum.
4.3 Water connection
Instead of periodically draining the water
accumulated in the water tank, you can
discharge via the water discharge hose
supplied with the drying machine.
Connecting the water
drainage hose
1
3 4
21-2 Remove the
hose behind the
drying machine
by pulling it
manually from
where it is
attached. Do
not use a tool
to remove the
hose.
3 Insert one end of the water discharge hose
supplied with the drying machine to where
you have removed the hose on the drying
machine.
4 Fix the other end of the water discharge
hose to directly waste water drainage or a
sink.

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NOTICE
The water discharge hose shall be
fixed at maximum 80 cm height.
Ensure that the water discharge
hose do not get kinked, collapsed
or pressed on between the
discharge and the drying machine.
Hose shall be connected not to
be disconnected from its location.
Leaked water may cause damage.
Do not extend the water drainage
hose.
Check whether the water runs at an
appropriate flow. The drainage line
shall not be closed or clogged.
If an accessory package is provided
with your product, check the
detailed instructions.
4.4 Adjusting the stands
Until the drying
machine stands level
and sturdy, adjust
the stands by turning
them left and right.
4.5 Moving the drying machine
• Drain the water in the drying machine
completely.
• If the product is connected via direct
discharge, remove the hose connections.
The drying machine is
recommended to be moved in
upright position. Otherwise, tilt it to
the right side when viewed from the
front and move the drying machine.
4.6 Replacing the lighting bulb
If your drying machine has drum lighting lamp;
Consult the authorized service to replace the
bulb/LED used in lighting your drying machine.
The bulb in this product is not suitable for home
lighting. The intended use of this lamp is to
ensure safely loading the laundry to the drying
machine. The lamps used in this appliance is
resistant to heavy physical conditions such as
temperatures over 50°C.

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Read the “Safety Instructions” first!
5.1 Laundry suitable for
drying in drying machine
NOTICE
Laundry that are not drying machine
safe may damage the appliance and
the laundry during drying. Follow
the instructions on the labels on the
laundry to be dried. Only dry the
laundry with “drying machine safe”
written on their labels.
Do not dry
with dryer
5.2 Laundry not suitable for
drying in drying machine
NOTICE
Undergarments with metal supports
shall not be dried in drying machine.
If these metal supports get loose
and ripped from the garment, it may
damage the machine.
Delicate embroidery textiles, cotton
and silk garments, garments
manufactured from delicate and
valuable textiles, non breathing
garments and tulle curtains shall not
be dried in drying machine.
5.3 Preparing the
laundry to be dried
NOTICE
Items such as coins, metal parts,
needles, nails, screws, stones etc.
may damage the drum group of the
product or may cause functional
operation issues. Therefore check
all laundry that will be loaded to the
product.
Dry the laundry with metal
accessories such as zippers by
turning them inside out.
Close the zippers, hooks and
clasps, button up the covers’
buttons, tie textile belts and apron
belts.
5.4 What to do for energy saving
• Use the highest possible wringing option
as you wash the laundry. Therefore you
can reduce the drying period and reduce
energy consumption. Sort the laundry
based on their types and thickness.
Dry same types of laundry together. For
instance kitchen towels and table cloths
dry faster than bathroom towels.
• Follow the recommendations in the user
manual for program selection.
• During drying do not open the loading
door unless necessary. If you are required
to open the loading door, do not keep it
open for too long.
• Do not add wet laundry as the drying
machine operates.
• Clean the Fibre Filter before and after
each drying session.
• For condensation models, be sure to
clean the condenser at least once a
month or after each 30 drying sessions.
• Make sure the filters are clean. Refer to
maintenance and cleaning for details.
• For models with flue, follow the flue
connection rules specified in the guides
and clean the flue.
• During drying session, properly ventilate
the environment in which the drying
machine is in.
• On models with heat pump, check the
condenser at least every six months and
clean it if it is dirty.
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• If you are using environment friendly filter,
you are not required to clean the filter
after every cycle. When the environment
friendly icon is lit on the screen, change
the filter cloth.
5.5 Correct load capacity
NOTICE
If the laundry in the
product exceed
maximum load
capacity, it may not
operate as intended
and may cause
material damage or
damage the product.
For each program,
follow the maximum
load capacity.
The weights below are provided as examples.
Laundry
Approx.
weight
(g)*
Laundry Approx.
weight (g)*
Cotton
bedding
(double size)
1500 Cotton dress 500
Bedding
(single size) 1000 Dress 350
Bed sheet
(double size) 500 Denim 700
Bed sheet
(single size) 350 Handkerchief (10 pcs) 100
Large table
cloth 700 T-Shirt 125
Small table
cloth 250 Blouse 150
Tea napkin 100 Cotton shirt 300
Bath towel 700 Shirt 200
Hand towel 350
*Weight of dry laundry before washing.

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6.1 Control Panel
6 Running the product
3
4 5
2
6
7
8
1
1. On/Off/Program Selection button.
2. Start / Stand-by button.
3. End time selection button.
4. Time program selection button.
5. Low temperature selection button.
6. Audible warning and child lock selection
button.
7. Wrinkle prevention selection button/ Drum
light button.
8. Dryness level selection button.
6.2 Symbols
6.3. Preparation of
drying machine
• Plug the drying machine.
• Open the loading door.
• Place the laundry to the drying machine
without jamming them.
• Push and close the loading door.
NOTICE
Ensure that no
laundry is jammed to
the loading door.
Do not close the
loading door with
force.
• Select the desired program by using
On/Off/Program Selection button, the
machine will turn on.
Selecting the program with the On/
Off/Program Selection button does
not mean that the program started.
Press Start / Stand-by button to
start the program.
Filter
cleaning
Tank
full
Filter drawer /
Heat exchanger
cleaning
Start
pause
cancel
Iron Dry
Drying Buzzer Cupboard
Dry
Cupboard
Dry +
Extra dry End Anti-
creasing
Child-proof
lock
Low
temperature
TimeDry Ending In RapiDry
Drum
Light
Dryness
Level
Daily Delicates Synthetics
Towels Mix Cottons
Eco
Cottons Jeans Sport Bedding/
Duvet
Shirts Express Hygienic
Drying
Hygienic
Refresh
Steam Steam
Level1
Steam
Level2
On / O Wool Protect
Night
Freshen
Up
Outdoor
Hygiene
(Baby Protect+)
Environmentally
friendly lter full
Environmentally
friendly lter
Downwear Wi Remote
Control
Bluetooth Gentle
Dry
Reverse
Drum

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6.4 Program selection and consumption chart
EN
Programmes Programme Description
Capacity (kg)
Spin speed in
washing machine
(rpm)
Drying Time
(minutes)
Cottons
You can dry your heat-resistant cotton textiles
with this programme. A drying setting suitable for
the thickness of the products to be dried and the
desired level of dryness should be selected.
8 1000 152
Cottons Eco It dries single layer, casual cotton textiles in the
most economical way. 8 1000 142
Cottons Iron dry
You may dry your cotton laundry to be ironed in
this program to have them slightly damp for ease
of ironing. (Shirt, T-shirt, tablecloth, etc.)
8 1000 115
Synthetics
You can dry all your synthetic textiles with this
programme. A drying setting suitable for the level
of dryness you desire should be selected.
4 800 50
Mix
Use this programme to dry non-pigmenting
synthetic and cotton laundry items together.
Sports and fitness clothes may be dried with this
program.
4 1000 83
Towels Drying towels such as kitchen towel, bath towel
and hand towel. 5 1000 110
Gentle Care
You may dry your delicate laundry or laundry
with hand wash symbol (silk blouses, thin
underwear, etc.) at low temperature in this
program.
2 1200 35
Sport
You can dry your single-layer sportswear for daily
use made of synthetic, cotton or mixed fabrics
with this program.
2 1000 60
Freshen up
It just provides airing for 10 minutes without
any hot air. You can air the cotton and linen
laundry that are kept closed for a long time , and
eliminate the odour in them.
- - 10
Time Program
You may select from time programmes
between 10 and 160 minutes to achieve the
desired drying level at low temperature. In this
programme, tumble drier’s operation lasts for
the set time independently from the dryness of
laundry.
- - -
Jeans You may dry denim pants, skirts, shirts or jackets
in this program. 4 1200 80