Blomberg TGU490RX0 User manual

Dryer
User Manual
TGU490RX0

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Important safety and
environmental instructions 4
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........................................9
1.4 Child safety..........................................9
1.5 Compliance with the WEEE regulation
and disposing of the waste product.........10
1.6 Compliance with RoHS Directive:......10
1.7 Package information..........................10
1.8 Technical specifications .....................10
2 Your Dryer 11
2.1 Overview............................................11
2.2 Package contents..............................12
3Installation 13
3.1 Appropriate installation location.........13
3.2 Removing the transportation safety
assembly .................................................13
3.3 Connecting to the drain .....................13
3.4 Adjusting the feet...............................14
3.5 Electrical connection..........................14
3.6 Transportation of the dryer ................14
3.7 Changing the illumination lamp ........14
4 Preparation 15
4.1 Laundry suitable for drying in the dryer15
4.2 Laundry not suitable for drying in the
dryer ........................................................15
4.3 Preparing laundry for drying ..............15
4.4 Things to be done for energy saving .15
4.5 Correct load capacity.........................16
5 Operating the product 17
5.1 Control panel .....................................17
5.2 Screen symbols.................................17
5.3 Preparing the dryer............................18
5.4 Programme selection.........................18
5.5 Programme selection and consumption
chart.........................................................19
5.6 Auxiliary functions..............................21
5.7 Warning symbols ...............................22
5.8 Starting the programme.....................23
5.9 Programme progress status ..............23
5.10 Child Lock........................................23
5.11 Changing the programme after it is
started......................................................24
5.12 Cancelling the programme ..............24
5.13 End of programme...........................24
6 Maintenance and cleaning 25
6.1 Cleaning Lint Filter / Loading Door Inner
Surface ....................................................25
6.2 Cleaning the sensor ..........................26
6.3 Draining the water tank......................26
6.4 Cleaning the condenser;....................27
7 Troubleshooting 28

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Dear Customer,
Thank you for prefering a Blomberg product. We hope that your product which has been
manufactured with high quality and technology will give you the best results. We advise you to
read through this manual and the other 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.
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.

EN / 4 Dryer / User Manual
1Important 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!

Important instructions for safety and
environment
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1.1.1 Electrical safety
AElectrical safety instructions should be followed
while electrical connection is made during the
installation.
• 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!

Important instructions for safety and
environment
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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.

Important instructions for safety and
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• 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.
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

Important instructions for safety and
environment
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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 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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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.

Important instructions for safety and
environment
EN / 10 Dryer / User Manual
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.
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.
CValues 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 60,9 cm
Capacity (max.) 9 kg**
Net weight (plastic front door usage) 39 kg
Net weight (glass front door usage) 41 kg
Voltage
See type label***
Rated power input
Model code