Blomberg TKF 1230 User manual

Please read first,
Dear Customer,
with the purchase of this appliance, which
has a fill volume of 6 kg, you have chosen the
most modern drying technology, high-class
quality, long durability, great operational
reliability and optimal ease-of-use device.
• At first, please check if the appliance was
received undamaged.
• If a transport damage is noticed, notify
your supplier immediately; do not operate
the appliance!
This instruction manual ..
... is intended to help you operate this
appliance quickly and safely.
· Read the Instructional manual – prior to
installing the device and operating it.
· Pay special attention to the safety
information.
· Keep the instructional manual for future
reference.
· If you sell this appliance pass on the
instructions to the new owner.
Explanatory note on Symbols
Throughout these instructions the following
symbols are used:
High voltage! Risk of electric shock!
Warning of other people or damages.
Important information or useful advice.
CONTENTS
Machine Overview......................... 2
Safety First.................................. 3
Disposal..................................... 3
Installation.................................. 3
The proper location.................... 3
Washer/dryer combination............ 4
Leveling ................................. 4
Changing hinge position.............. 4
Connecting the drain hose ........... 4
Electrical connection................... 5
The first time ........................... 5
Before Drying .............................. 5
What can be dried ............................ 6
What must not be dried.................... 6
The right amount.............................. 6
The door ................................ 6
Programs ................................... 6
Program selector............................... 6
Standard programs ........................... 6
Special programs....................... 7
Timed programs ............................... 7
Anti-crease .............................. 7
Optional Functions ........................ 8
Buzzer mute...................................... 8
Child-proof lock ................................ 8
Time delay ........................................ 8
Canceling Time delay ................. 8
Program progress indicator............... 9
Control indicators.......................... 9
After drying................................. 10
Fluff filter........................................... 10
Water tank. ....................................... 10
Air cooler .......................................... 11
Drum ribs ............................... 11
On a glance ................................ 12
Preparation and start......................... 12
Changing the program ..................... 12
Aborting a program .......................... 12
Adding more laundry........................ 12
Laundry final drying .......................... 12
Program end ........................... 12
Program table .............................. 13
Trouble Shooting .......................... 14
Technical Specifications /
Energy Consumption ...................... 15

Machine Overview
Program selector Program progress
indicator
Indicator lamps On/Off-Switch
Start/Pause/Erase-Button
Time delay
Signal-Deselecting-Button
Type plate Display Electrical cable
Fluff filter (in the door)
Height adjustment feet Condensate hose

Safety First
Intended use
•This appliance shall only be used for drying
and airing of clothing labeled suitable for
tumble drying.
•The care information in the clothing must
be followed.
•This appliance is not intended for
commercial use.
Safety information
Operate appliance only in well ventilated,
low dust room s. Do not block or cover
the appliance's vent slots.
•This appliance must be connected to
a properly installed earthed outlet,
protected by a fuse of adequate capacity.
Do not operate the appliance if the
power cable or power cable plug are
damaged or the appliance shows any
other faults! Risk of electric shock!
• Never touch the power cable plug
with wet hands! Never pull on the cable
to unplug, always pull on the plug only.
Do not reach into the drum while the
appliance is heating up. Risk of scalding
by the hot and moist textiles!
• Keep children away from the
appliance! Electric appliances are no
toys.
Textiles treated with cleaning materials
or having been dry cleaned must not
be dried in the appliance afterwards.
The vapors generated may cause a risk
of fire or explosion, poisoning hazard
or damage to the appliance!
• Periodically clean all important parts
of the appliance (see "After drying …").
Operating safety, drying time and energy
consumption depend on such periodical
cleaning.
•In case of malfunctions which cannot
be rectified by the information contained
in this manual:
Turn appliance OFF, unplug, and notify
the customer service.
Never attempt to repair the appliance
yourself! You could endanger your own
life and the life of other users! Only
authorized electricians, such as our
service technicians, are permitted to
repair electric appliances.
Disposal
Where to leave the packaging?
The plastic wrapping must not get
into the hands of children! Risk of
suffocation!
The packaging is made of materials
which can be recycled.
• Separate the packing material by type:
- Styropor® parts and plastic wrapping
go to a valuable substance collection
point;
- Battens go into bulky refuse.
The packaging is not to be disposed of
in the regular household garbage!
What to do with the old appliance?
Dispose of your old appliance in an
environmentally friendly manner.
• Ask you dealer or your local garbage
collection service how to best dispose of
your old appliance.
Before giving the appliance into bulky
garbage, disconnect it from the mains,
cut off the power cable and disable the
door lock– so children will not be
endangered.
Installation
The proper location
For drying the appliance requires a sufficient
supply of clean, cool room air.
Do not operate the appliance together
with furnaces (gas,61, oil-, coal-fired) or
fireplaces. The airflow may aspirate their
exhaust fumes, withdraw oxygen and
extinguish flames.
Poisoning hazard!
Operate the appliance only in well
ventilated, low dust rooms. Do not block
or cover the appliance's vent slots.

The floor must have a sufficient load
bearing capacity! If, for example, you
are stacking a washer and the dryer, this
combination can– when loaded– reach
a total weight of 160 kg.
Important:
•Place appliance on an even and level floor
only.
•Do not place appliance on the power
cable.
•Keep at least 1 cm distance to walls or
other furniture.
Washer/dryer combination
This appliance can be put on top of any of
our washing machines.
•A special stacking kit is required (stock
no.2955600100), available at the
customer service or specialized dealer.
Leveling
• Adjust feet until the appliance is
leveled and does not rock. Checking with a
spirit level is recommended.
Important:
•Adjust by the feet only, do not use wooden
wedges or similar. Never remove the feet!
Changing hinge position
If you wish to open the door to the other
side, you can have the hinge position changed
from left hand to the right and or vice versa
by our customer service.
Connecting the drain hose
The water (condense water) accumulated
during the drying process is caught in the
water tank, which you have to empty after
every drying.
You can drain the water continuously through
the included drain hose by connecting it to
a spout or other water drainage.
In this case you don’t need to empty the
water tank after every drying cycle. The
indicator “Empty water tank” will flash anyway
at the end of every program. .
Important Advice
The length of the hose and the highest point
over the floor have to be taken into
consideration for the draining of the water.
Install the hose without kinks!
Install as follows:
1 . At the water drainage connecting pull up
the condensate hose out of the appliance
by hand. Don’t use pliers!
2. Connect the drain hose securely to the
water drainage connection.
3. Lay and connect the drain hose to the
drainage
4. Secure the drain hose against slipping
when hang it over the sink or tub.

Before Drying
What can be dried
• The laundry should have been spin-dried
as much as possible – as long as the type
of textile permits it. Always follow the care
symbols on the labels!
•Dry only laundry with appropriate sign
on them – and only in the appropriate
program.
•Put in similar pieces; thin dish towels
dry faster than thick bath towels.
•Remove metal part (belts etc.) or use a
cloth bag.
•Empty out pockets; remove all foreign
items (coins, pens etc.)
Close all zippers, hooks and eyelets.
What must not be dried
Do not put in any soaking wet laundry.
The appliance could get damaged; the
energy consumption will be very high.
-Sensitive textiles (silk, curtains etc.)
could wrinkle.
Electrical connection
Connect the appliance to an appropriately
installed and sufficiently protected plug.
Important:
•The connection has to adhere to the
regulations of your country and
electricity supplier.
•The electrical cable as to be reachable after
installation.
•With a permanent connection a main
switch with at least 3mm connection
distance has to be used.
•Current and fuse protection of the
appliance is available on the type plate
( on the back wall and behind the door)
- The current of the appliance can be
adjusted to the electrical infrastructure –
and safety calibration in your area.
To change the current consumption from
16 A to 10 A: Switch on the On/off-
switch. Adjust the program selector to
“Single Piece”.
Press the Signal-Deselecting-Button for
3 seconds.
The first two control lamps of the program
process indicator flash. After pressing the
“time delay” button only the control
lamp “Drying” flashes. Your appliance is
now adjusted to 10A.
If you press the “Time delay” button again it
will back from 10 A to 16 A.
Write down the Model and Id number
of the appliance from the type plate,
in case you need to call customer
service.
•The declared current has to be the same
with your mains voltage.
•A connection through an extension
cable or multiple sockets is improper.
•During connection the On/Off –switch
has to be on Off.
Is the electrical cable damage, it has
to be replaced by an authorized
technician. The appliance cannot be
used until the repair! Risk of electric
shock!
The first time
•Before drying the first time, clean off
the drum from any production residue
with a wet cloth.
•During the first drying you might
experience a slight discomforting smell.
Care symbols for drying
Drying with high temperature:
White/colored laundry, cotton,
linen
Drying with limited temperature;
Easy care synthetics (Polyester,
Polyamide); mixed fabrics (with
cotton)
Drying in the drier not possible
are:
Sensitive fabrics (Viscose, Silk etc.);
curtains

Programs
Program selector
The program selector is turnable to the left
or right.
To change a started program (i.e. from
linen cupboard drying to light drying)
the Start/Pause-Button has to be
pressed two seconds. Afterwards a
program change can be done. For
detailed information about the
individual drying programs, refer to
the "Program table".
Always choose a program suitable for
the textile type.
Observe the care symbols shown on
the garment labels!
Standard programs
Depending on the textile type, several
standard programs are available:
- White/colored cottons
Drying at high temperature.
- Easy-care:
Drying at reduced temperature.
- Down-filled textiles (pillows, bed
covers) are inappropriate.
-Air-tight (rubberized) textiles.
-Foam - or rubber parts (shoulder pads
etc..) could be deformed and laundry
and appliance damaged.
- Textiles which were dry cleaned or
treated with cleaning agents.
Through escaping steam there might
by a fire-, explosion-, toxic-danger and
appliance damage.
The right amount
• The maximum filling capacity depends
on the type of laundry and the appropriate
drying program.
Please follow the specifications in the
“Program table”.
The drying result can be compromised
by overfilling the drum.
Always try to use the maximum filling
capacity.
The door
• Through pressing of the door fastener
the door can be opened and closed.
• The door can be opened during the
drying process.

Select drying level only as high as
absolutely necessary. This will treat the
textiles with care and limits the energy
consumption.
Special programs
A number of special programs are also
available:
-Single piece (Single pieces up to 1,5
kg)
Gentle drying at a reduced
temperature for all kinds of fabrics
appropriate for drying in approx. 30
minutes.
-Delicates:
Extra gentle drying at a reduced
temperature and limited program
duration of approx. 20 minutes.
-Airing / Refreshing
For the airing or refreshing of all kinds
of fabrics.
Timed programs
For final drying or airing your washing
several timed programs are available.
- 60min, 40min, 20min, 10min
Drying at a reduced temperature; the
drying cycle will always end after the
chosen time has elapsed, irrespective
of the drying level.
Drying level Result Result
Extra dry* thick, multi-layer
textiles: dried ready for
the linen cupboard
Linen cupboard
dry regular textiles: dried ready for the linen
cupboard
Ironing dry requiring regular
ironing
* only for white/colored cottons
Anti-crease
In the case that you cannot remove the
laundry immediately after drying, you
are able to activate the airing of the
laundry and lessen the effects of creasing
by pushing this button.
Throughout this anti-crease stage the
drum rotates briefly every 4 seconds
for 2 hours; at the same time a buzzer
sounds.

Optional Functions
Buzzer mute
At program end and throughout the anti-
crease stage (see above) a buzzer sounds.
• You can, if needed, deselect the signal
with this button.
• There is no need to press the button
again for the next drying cycle,
because the dryer remembers this
setting.
Child-proof lock
With the child-proof lock the appliance can
be made child-proof.
To activate the child-proof lock:
Press and hold both buttons indicated by
the arrows for approx. 5 seconds.
The child-proof lock deactivates all
buttons except the On/Off-Switch.
To deactivate the child-proof lock:
Press and hold both buttons indicated by
the arrows for approx. 5 seconds, until the
child lock indicator is off.
Time delay
With the time delay you are able to delay
the beginning of the program.
Important:
1. Check if all air slits are free, the fluff filter
is clean and the water tank empty, or the
drain hose connected.
2. Load laundry and close the door.
3. Adjust the program selector and / or
add-on functions
4. Press the Time delay button:
* Your dryer has possible time delay of 0-
9 h.
* Use the “time delay” button to adjust the
time delay from "3h", "6h", ... to "9h”.
5. Press the "Start" button, the appropriate
control indicator will flash 3h, 6h, 9h.
Cancel Time delay
Press the “time delay” button till the control
lamp does not flash
During the time-delay period more
laundry can be added. After adding,
the>Start< button must be pressed
again.
Time delay
Time delay On/Off
Child-
PRoof Lock
Cleand the Filter
Buzzer Mute

Program progress indicator
This series of indicators show the operating
status of the appliance.
Drying
Ironing dry
Linen cupboard dry
Cool down
End / Anticrease
•Pressing the start button after selecting
the program an indicator light will flash,
which indicates the beginning of the
program.
•When the program runs one of the
indicators flashes and shows the current
program step.
>Drying<
- Flashes during the main heat phase of a
drying program.
>Ironing dry<
- Flashes when the drying level ironing dry
has been reached.
>Linen cupboard dry<
- Flashes when the drying level linen
cupboard dry has been reached.
>Cool down<
- Flashes during the 8-minute cool down
phase.
>End / Anti-crease<
- Flashes during the anti-crease phase.
- Flashes when the program has ended.
If the indicator “Drying” blinks, there is
a malfunction or problem (see Trouble
shooting)
Control indicators
Child-proof lock
Clean the filter
Empty the tank
Clean the condenser
Control indicators
Flashes at the following functions and
instructions:
Child-proof lock
If the child-proof lock is active (see also
“child safety").
Clean the filter
At the end of a program when the filter has
to be cleaned. See also Chapter Fluff filter.
Empty the tank
At the end of the program when the water
tank has to be emptied or when the drain
hose is connected.
Clean the condenser
In regular intervals after about 20 program
runs (See also Air cooler)
On/ Off

After the drying...
Fluff filter
It comes to the so called fiber wear (“fluff”)
by wearing the clothes – not through drying.
This fluff is caught by the fluff filter during
drying.
Clean the fluff filter after every drying.
To clean the fluff filter:
1. Open door.
2. Pull the fluff filter out of the door.
3. Remove fluff carefully by hand or with a
wet, soft cloth.
4. Insert fluff filter the right way round.
The water tank
During the drying process, the wet clothes
are deprived of its water through vaporizing.
The water vapor cools again (condenses),
and is caught in the water tank.
Empty the water tank:
• after the drying or
• if during drying the indicator “Empty
tank” flashes.
Important Advice
Do not pull the water tank during a running
program.
You also can drain the water constantly
through the included drain hose (see
“Connecting the drain hose”)
Emptying the water tank:
1. Pull the water tank carefully from the slit.
2. Support the tank underneath with your
second hand.
3. Open the latch of the water tank
4. Pour out the water
5. If fluff is present on the latch, please
remove it. Press the latch shut.
Insert the water tank fully.
Important Advice
Condense water is not drinking water! If
you filter it (i.e. through a coffee filter) you
may use it for your ironing or air humidifier.

The air cooler
In the air cooler (condenser) the warm and
humid air stream is cooled with cold room
air, hence precipitating water.
Please clean the air cooler
-After 20 times drying or
-Once a month
Cleaning the air cooler:
1. Open the door. Wait till the appliance has
cooled down
2. Open the slit. Unlock the 3 red colored
fasteners.
3. Pull out the air cooler by the handle.
4. Rinse Air cooler with running water. Let
the water drip off.
5. Insert the air cooler – with the labeling
on top- fully. Lock the fasteners. Close
the slit.
Drum ribs
On the rips in the inside of the drum are
humidity sensors, with which the
appliance detects, if the laundry is dry.
Clean drum ribs
-After 50 times drying or
-4 times a year.
To clean the drum ribs:
1. Open the door. Wait till the appliance has
cooled down.
2. Wipe all drum ribs with a soft, dipped in
vinegar, cloth.
Wipe dry with a soft cloth.
Don’t use solvent ,…
cleaning petrol etc!
Fire or explosion hazard!

ON A GLANCE
Preparation and start
1. Put laundry into the drum, close the door.
2. Switch on the appliance by using the
On/Off Button.
3. Set the program selector
4. If wanted, use the time delay
5. Press >Start< button.
Changing the program
To change to another program, the running
program has to be stopped. The Start
button has to pressed for 2 seconds to
cancel the program.
Aborting a program
Do not turn off the appliance during the
heating phase (Indicator “Drying”
flashes). Risk of heat accumulation!
1. First stop the running program (press
the > Start< for 2 seconds.)
2. Select the program >Fluff/Refresh<
3. Press the >Start< button.
4. Wait till the end of the program.
Adding more laundry
This is only reasonable at the beginning
of a program; otherwise you will have
a mix of half-dried and too strongly
dried clothes.
1. Press the >Pause< button.
2. Put the laundry into the drum, close the
filling door.
3. Press the >Start< button.
Laundry final drying
1. Adjust the program selector to one of the
timed programs 60 min<, >40 min< or
>10 min<.
2. Press the >Start< button.
Program end
The program has ended when the indicators
>Stop/ < and >Clean fluff filter < flash.
During the anti-crease (at function “Anti-
crease”) the indicator “Stop” will flash.
Now you can end the program at any
time.
1. Open the door, take out the laundry,
check the drum for foreign matters.
2. Adjust program selector to >Stop<.
3. After every drying:
- Clean the fluff filter (see “Fluff filter”).
4. After 20 times drying or once a month:
Clean the air cooler (see “air cooler”)
5. After 50 times drying or 4 times a year:
-Clean the drum rips (see “Drum rips”).
6. According to need:
-Clean the case and display; use a soft
cloth and mild cleaning fluid; dry with
a soft cloth.
Do not use any scrubbing sponge or
scrubbing agent! These will damage
plastic parts and varnish.

Program table
Care symbol Textile type Program Maximum load (kg) Anti-crease Buzzer mute Time delay
Optional
Functions
White/colored cottons
Sturdy textiles of
cotton and linen
Extra dry*
Linen cupboard dry
Ironing dry
Easy-care
Synthetics
(polyester,
polyamide); mixed
fabrics (with cotton)
Linen cupboard dry
Ironing dry
Special programs
Synthetics, cotton or
blended fabric
Sensitive Fabrics
Fabrics marked with "P"
Laundry, that has to be
shortly refreshed
Single piece
Delicates
Airing / Refreshing
Parts
Timed programs
Laundry that needs final
drying or small similar
laundry pieces.
max. 2 hours extra anti-crease stage after program end
audible signal at program end and during the Anti-crease stage
depending on laundry type

Trouble Shooting
If you notice…
Appliance cannot be turned on
or program will not start •Program chosen? Button “Start/Pause" pressed?
Door properly closed?
Power cable plugged in?
Main fuse has blown in your home.
•
•
•
Appliance does not react to input •Is the child lock active?
If fault persists: Unplug the appliance, wait a few
seconds, re-plug.
•
•
Anti-crease phase is running (2 hours).
• Switch off appliance, take out laundry.
Drum interior lighting does not
work (depending on model) . •Lamp faulty? Call customer service.
• Dry only textiles labeled suitable for tumble drying.
• Dry only with a program suitable for the particular
textile type.
The control lamp „Drying“ is
blinking during the program •
Indicator “Clean filter” signals
during the program
•Stop the program
Clean the fluff filter
If the problem continues: Switch off the appliance
and call costumer service.
•
•
Laundry is too wet or drying
time is too long •Drum overloaded? See ,,Program table". Make sure of good ventilation. Check vent slots.
Clean fluff filter.
Clean drum ribs.
Finish dry with a suitable timed program.
check…
Indicator “End/Anti-crease”
flashes, signal sounds
Program stops without apparent
reason • Is the door open?
• Was there a blackout? Press the Start/Pause-Button.
Textiles are shrunk, felted,
damaged
Switch off appliance, take out the laundry, call costumer
service
•
•
•
If you cannot solve the problem yourself contact our customer service.
Have the Model and Identification number as per rating label handy.

Technical Specifications / Energy Consumption
Load capacity (dry weight)
- White/colored cottons
- Easy-care
- One piece
- Delicates
- Airing / Refreshing
- Timed programs (10, 20, 40, 60 Minutes)
Drying method Condenser, humidity controlled
85.0 cm / 82.0 cm
59.5 cm
60 cm / 59 cm
106.5 cm
0.5 cm
Weight, empty approx. 39 kg
Electrical connection
- Voltage
- Connected load
- Fuse protection
Drain hose
- Diameter
- Length of the drain hose
- Highest point of the hose
Consumption values 1) for spinning
speed Energy
1400 min-1: 3.0 kWh 80 min
800 min-1: 4.05 kWh 120 min
1400 min-1: 2.5 kWh 70 min
800 min-1: 3.5 kWh 110 min
1000 min-1: 1.2 kWh 40 min
Dimensions
- Height / height for built-under installation
- Width
- Depth / depth for built-under installation
- Depth with door open
- Height adjustment of feet
- White/colored cottons linen cupboard dry
- White/colored cottons linen cupboard dry 2)3)
- White/colored cottons ironing dry
- White/colored cottons ironing dry 2)
- Easy-care linen cupboard dry 2)
Time
1) Standard values, determined under standard conditions. Depending on spin speed,
textile type and ambient conditions a deviation of up to 10% is possible.
2) Test program according to DIN EN 61121.
3) Standard program for energy identification label.
max. 6.0 kg
max. 3.0 kg
max. 1.5 kg
max. 1.0 kg
max. 6,0 / 3,0 kg
max. 6,0 / 3,0 kg
230 V ~ 50 Hz
2800 W
16A / 10A
1 cm
max. 140 cm
max. 80 cm
15