Blomberg LTK 21003W User manual

Dryer
User Manual
LTK 21003W

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Explanation of symbols used throughout this User Manual
Read the instructions.
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.

1 Important safety and environmental
instructions
1.1 General safety .....................................4
1.1.1 Electrical safety .............................5
1.1.2 Product safety................................6
1.2 Mounting over a washing machine......8
1.3 Intended use......................................10
1.4 Child safety........................................10
1.5 Compliance with the WEEE regulation
and disposing of the waste product.........11
1.6 Compliance with RoHS Directive:......11
1.7 Package information.......................... 11
1.8 Technical specifications .....................12
2 Your Dryer 13
2.1 Overview............................................13
2.2 Package contents..............................14
3Installation 15
3.1 Appropriate installation location.........15
3.2 Removing the transportation safety
assembly .................................................15
3.3 Connecting to the drain .....................15
3.4 Adjusting the feet...............................16
3.5 Electrical connection..........................16
3.6 Transportation of the dryer ................16
3.7 Changing the illumination lamp ........16
4Electrical Connection 17
4.1 Attention!............................................17
4.2 Electrical requirements......................17
4.3 Fitting a different plug .......................17
4.4 Washer/dryer combination.................17
5 Preparation 18
5.1 Laundry suitable for drying in the dryer18
5.2 Laundry not suitable for drying in the
dryer ........................................................18
5.3 Preparing laundry for drying ..............18
5.4 Things to be done for energy saving .18
5.5 Correct load capacity.........................19
6 Operating the product 20
6.1 Control panel .....................................20
6.2 Screen symbols.................................20
6.3 Preparing the machine ......................21
6.4 Programme selection.........................21
6.5 Main Programmes .............................21
6.6 Extra Programmes.............................21
6.7 Programme selection and consumption
table.........................................................23
6.8 Auxiliary functions..............................24
6.9 Warning symbols ...............................24
6.10 End duration ....................................24
6.11 Starting the Programme...................25
6.12 Child Lock........................................25
6.13 Changing the Programme after it is
started......................................................25
6.14 Cancelling the Programme..............26
6.15 Programme end...............................26
7 Maintenance and cleaning 27
7.1 Cleaning Lint Filter / Loading Door Inner
Surface ....................................................27
7.2 Cleaning the sensor ..........................28
7.3 Draining the water tank......................28
7.4 Cleaning the condenser;....................29
8 Troubleshooting 30
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1Important safety and environmental
instructions
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 Authorised Service.Manufacturer
shall not be held liable for damages that may arise from
procedures carried out by unauthorised persons.
• Never wash the dryer by spraying or pouring water onto it!
There is the risk of electric shock!

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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.
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BDamaged mains cable should be changed by an
Authorised Service agent.
BIf the dryer is faulty, it must not be operated unless it
is repaired by an authorised service agent! There is
the risk of electric shock!
1.1.2 Product safety
• Superheating of the clothes inside of the dryer can
occur if you cancel the programme or in the event
of a power failure whilst the dryer is running, this
concentration of heat can cause self-combustion
and fire so always activate the ventilation
programme to cool down or quickly remove all
laundry from the dryer in order to hang them up
and dissipate the heat.
Points to be taken into consideration for fire
hazard:
Below specified laundry or items must not be dried
in the dryer because of fire hazard.
• Unwashed laundry items
• Items soiled with oil, acetone, alcohol, fuel oil,
kerosene, stain removers, turpentine, paraffin or
solvents must be washed in hot water with plenty of
detergent before being dried in the dryer.
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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 caps, water resistant textiles,
materials with rubber reinforcement and rubber
foam pads.
• Clothing cleaned with industrial chemicals.
Items such as lighters, matches, coins, metal parts,
needle etc. may damage the drum set or may lead to
functional problems. Therefore check pockets off 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.
AClothing 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.
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• 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 in a suitable place that is dry, well
ventilated and unlikely to get below 5 degrees Centigrade.
• 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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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 can be obtained through spare part suppliers.
• 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 stacked Can be
stacked Cannot be
stacked
60 cm Can be stacked Cannot be
stacked
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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.
• Original spare parts will be available to repair the dryer for
a period of 10 years.
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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1.5 Compliance with the WEEE regulation
and disposing of the waste product
This product does not contain the harmful and
prohibited substances which are specified in the
“Control of the Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment” as published by Republic of Turkey
Ministry of Environment and Urbanization. It
complies with the WEEE Directive.
This product was made of high quality items and materials
which are recyclable and reusable. Therefore, do not
dispose of the product at the end of its service life with the
domestic and other wastes. Take it to a collection point for
the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Please
consult your local authorities to learn the nearest collection
point. Help protect the environment and natural resources
by recycling used products. For children's safety, cut the
power cable and break the locking mechanism of the door, if
any, so that it will be non-functional before disposing of the
product.
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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instructions

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instructions
EN
Height (Min. / Max.) 84,6 cm / 86,6 cm*
Width 59,7 cm
Depth 65,4 cm
Capacity (max.) 10 kg**
Net weight (± 4 kg) 40 kg
Width
See type label***Voltage
Rated power input
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.

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2Your Dryer
2.1 Overview
1
8
7
6
11
9
2
4
3
10
5
1. Top panel
2. Control panel
3. Loading door
4. Kick plate opening button
5. Ventilation grids
6. Adjustable legs
7. In in models where the tank is placed below,
the water tank is inside the toe board
8. Type label
9. Lint lter
10. Water tank drawer (in models where the tank
is placed above)
11. Power cord

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2.2 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
Before the calling the nearest Authorised
Service for the installation of the dryer, en-
sure that electrical installation and water
drain is appropriate referring to the user’s
manual.(See 3.3 Connecting to the drain
and 3.5 Electrical connection) If they are
not suitable, contact a qualied electrician
and technician to make necessary arrange-
ments.
CPreparation of the dryer's location
as well as the electrical and
waste water installations is under
customer's responsibility.
APrior to installation, visually check
if the dryer has any defects on it. If
the drier is damaged, do not have
it installed. Damaged products
cause risks for your safety.
3.1 Appropriate installation
location
Install the dryer on a stable and level
surface.
Dryer is heavy. Do not move it by yourself.
• Operate your dryer in a well ventilated,
dust-free environment.
• The gap between the dryer and the
surface should not be reduced by the
materials such as carpet, wood and
tape.
• Do not cover the ventilation grills of the
dryer.
• 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.
• Once the dryer is installed, it should stay
at the same place where its connections
have been made. When installing the
dryer, make sure that its rear wall does
not touch anywhere (tap, socket, etc.).
• Place the dryer at least 1 cm away from
the edges of other furniture.
• Your dryer can be operated at
temperatures between +5°C and +35°C.
If the operating conditions fall outside
of this range, operation of the dryer will
be adversely affected and it can get
damaged.
• The rear surface of the tumble dryer
shall be placed against a wall.
BDo not place the dryer on the
power cable.
3.2 Removing the
transportation safety assembly
ARemove the transportation safety
assembly before using the dryer
for the first time.
Open the loading door.
There is a nylon bag inside the drum that
contains a piece of styrofoam. Hold it from its
section marked with XX XX.
Pull the nylon towards yourself and remove
the transportation safety assembly.
ACheck that no part of the
transportation safety assembly
remains inside the drum.
3.3 Connecting to the drain
In products equipped with condenser unit,
water accumulates in the water tank during
the drying cycle. You should drain accumu-
lated 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.
If there is an accessories pack supplied with
your product, please see the detailed de-
scription.
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 sup-
plied with the dryer to the connection point
from where you removed the hose of the
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4Connect the other end of the drain hose
directly to the wastewater drain or to the
washbasin.
1
3 4
2
AHose connection should be made
in a safe manner. Your house
will be flooded if the hose comes
out of its housing during water
discharge.
CWater drain hose should be
attached to a height of maximum
80 cm.
CMake sure that the water drain
hose is not stepped on and it is
not folded between the drain and
the machine.
3.4 Adjusting the feet
In order to ensure that the dryer 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 dryer
stands level and rmly.
CNever unscrew the adjustable feet
from their housings.
3.5 Electrical connection
For specic instructions for electrical connec-
tion required during installation (see 1.1.1
Electrical Safety)
3.6 Transportation of the dryer
Unplug the dryer before transporting it.
Drain all water that has remained in the
dryer.
If direct water drain connection is made, then
remove the hose connections.
A
We recommend carrying the
dryer in upright position. If it is
not possible to carry the machine
in the upright position, we
recommend carrying it by tilting
towards the right side when looked
from the front.
3.7 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 Authorised
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 aps-
pliance have to withstand extreme physical
conditions such as vibrations and tempera-
tures above 50 °C
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Make sure that you have an earthed power
outlet socket rated at 13 amps (minimum).
4.1 Attention!
When installed, the socket must be
reachable after installation, or a separate
switch (which can disconnect the two poles)
must be used in the installation. Check for
suitability.
For a permanent connection, a master switch
with at least 3mm contact clearance and
minimum 13 A rating must be used.
4.2 Electrical requirements
Before you insert the plug into the wall
socket make sure that the voltage and
the frequency shown in the rating label
corresponds to your electricity supply.
We recommend that this appliance be
connected to the mains supply via a suitable
switched and fused socket in a readily
accessible position.
Should the mains lead of the appliance
become damaged or need replacing at
any time, it must be replaced by a special
purpose made mains lead which can only be
obtained from a Authorised Service Agent.
AWarning
This appliance must be earthed
If the fitted moulded plug is not suitable for
your socket, then the plug should be cut off
and an appropriate plug fitted.
The moulded plug on this appliance
incorporates a 13A fuse. Should the fuse
need to be replaced an ASTA approved
BS1362 fuse of the same rating must be
used. Do not forget to refit the fuse cover.
In the event of losing the fuse cover, the
plug must not be used until a replacement
fuse cover has been fitted. Colour of the
replacement fuse cover must be the same
colour as that visible on the pin face of the
plug. Fuse covers are available from any
good electrical store.
In order to avoid hazards, damaged
supply cord should be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified people.
Built-under installation
This appliance can be installed under a
worktop.
ADo not operate without the top
cover fitted. Risk of injury.
AImportant
4.3 Fitting a different plug
As the colours of the wires in the mains
lead of this appliance may not correspond
with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals on your plug, proceed as follows:
1 Connect the green - yellow or green (earth)
wire to the terminal in the plug marked ‘E’
or with the symbol or coloured green and
yellow or green.
2 Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the
terminal in the plug marked ‘N’ or coloured
black.
3 Connect the brown (live) wire to the
terminal in the plug marked ‘L’ or coloured
red.
With the alternative plugs a 13A fuse must
be fitted either in the plug or adaptor or in the
main fuse box. If in doubt contact a qualified
electrician.
4.4 Washer/dryer combination
Do not stack washing machine on top of
the tumble dryer. This would damage both
appliances and guarantees would become
void. It is also unsafe to stack an appliance
on top of another without using a suitable
and approved stacking kit obtained from the
manufacturer of the appliances.
• A special stacking kit is required as an
optional extra please contact customer
service.
Green and yellow
or green
N
Blue or black
L
Brown or red
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5Preparation
5.1 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 -
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
5.2 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.
5.3 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.
5.4 Things to be done for
energy saving
Following information will help you use the
dryer in an ecological and energy-efcient
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
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• Clean the lint filter before or after each
drying cycle
• Clean the condenser regularly at least
once every month or after every 30
drying cycles.
• Ventilate the room, where the dryer is
located, well during drying.
5.5 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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6Operating the product
1 2
456
3
Volume
up
Mute Anti
Creasing
Filter
cleaning
Child-proof
lock
Ta n k
full
1. Programme selection knob
2. Remaining duration indicator
3. On/Off button
4. Start/pause button
5. End duration button
6. Sound warning button
6.2 Screen symbols
6.1 Control panel