Brandt DFB183HWA Quick start guide

GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND USE
Tumble dryer

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CONTENTS
Safety instructions...................................................................................................... 3
Installation .................................................................................................................. 6
Operation...................................................................................................................10
Maintenance operation..............................................................................................15
Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................18
Availability of spare parts...........................................................................................19

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Safety instructions
Read the instructions carefully.
This appliance is intended for household use only. Any type of use other than that
intended for this appliance, or for any application other than the one intended, for
example commercial application, is forbidden.
This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and over and by individuals with
physical, sensory or reduced mental capacity, or lack of experience and knowledge
under supervision or if they have been given instructions on how to use the appliance
safely and have fully understood the risks involved.
Children must not be allowed to play with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance
operations must not be carried out by children without supervision.
If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by the manufacturer, its after-sales
service department or a similarly qualified person, so as to avoid danger.
For the cleaning method and frequency, refer to the “CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE”
section on pages 15 - 17.
The maximum weight of dry washing for this appliance, in kilograms, is 8 kg.
The tumble dryer must not be used if chemical products have been used for cleaning.
The lint collector must be cleaned frequently.
Lint must not be allowed to accumulate around the tumble dryer.
Adequate ventilation must be provided to avoid a backflow of gases into the room from
appliances burning other fuels, including open fires.
Surfaces are likely to be hot when in use.

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Do not dry unwashed items in the dryer.
Items fouled with substances such as cooking oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene,
stain removers, turpentine, wax or wax-removal agents should be washed in hot water
with an additional dose of detergent before being dried in the tumble dryer.
Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps, water-resistant textiles, items
lined with rubber and clothing or pillowcases with foam rubber parts should not be dried
in the tumble dryer.
Use softeners or similar products in compliance with the instructions relative to
softeners.
Remove all items from pockets, such as cigarette lighters and matches.
Caution: Never stop a tumble dryer before the drying cycle ends unless all items are
quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.
Never obstruct the ventilation openings with a rug.
The exhaust air must not be discharged through a hose used for exhaust fumes from
appliances burning gas or other fuels.
The appliance must not be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a door
with a hinge on the opposite side to that of the tumble dryer, thus preventing full
opening of the tumble dryer. Children under the age of three should be kept away from
the appliance unless they are under constant supervision.
The appliance contains R290 coolant gas, which is flammable. Keep the appliance
away from flames!

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- It is dangerous to change the specifications of the product or the product itself in
any way whatsoever.
- Always unplug the appliance after use and before any cleaning or maintenance
operation.
- Do not unplug the mains adaptor by pulling the power supply cord.
- Always hold the plug to unplug the cord.
- Do not attempt to remove the plug from the electrical socket with wet hands.
- Do not use an electrical extension or multi-plug to connect the power supply cord.
- Keep the tumbledryer awayfrom cookers, nakedflames andanyother flammable
object.
- Do not install or store the tumble dryer where it may be exposed to bad weather.
- Do not place flammable products close to the tumble dryer.
- Do not place heavy objects, heating appliances or objects containing water or
liquid on the tumble dryer. They may cause damage.
- Do not put laundry that has not been wrung out in the tumble dryer. Clothes must
first be spun in the washing machine or wrung by hand before being put in the
tumble dryer.
- Clothes that have been in contact with volatile liquids must not be dried in the
machine. All liquids must be fully removed from the article before putting it in the
appliance.
- Do not allow children or animals to play on or inside the tumble dryer. Always
check the drum before turning on the appliance.
- Coins, nappy pins, nails, screws, pebbles or any other hard or sharp object can
seriously damage the tumble dryer and must not be put inside the appliance.
- Do not use the tumble dryer without the filter in place or if the filter is damaged.
- The filter must be cleaned regularly.
Energy-saving advice.
To avoid drying for too long and using too much energy:
- Make sure that your laundry is completely wrung out before drying.
- Load the laundry according to the optimal quantity recommended for the
programme used (see Programme table).
- Make sure that the room in which the tumble dryer is located is well ventilated.
- Make sure that the filter is clean before using the tumble dryer.

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Installation
Unpacking the appliance
This appliance is heavy. Take precautions when moving it. - After unpacking the
appliance, make sure that it is not damaged.
If you have any doubts, do not use the appliance and contact the after-sales service.
-All packaging materials must be removed before use.
Product description.
1. Control panel
2. Door
3. Ventilation grid
4. Lower flap
5. Condensation tank
6. Lint filter
7. Drum
8. Power cord.
Before installing your appliance.
Before connecting your tumble dryer to an electrical socket, check that the voltage
shown on your appliance's nameplate corresponds to the mains voltage in your home.
A different voltage may damage the appliance.
The power supply cord serves as a device to disconnect the appliance from the mains
and must therefore be accessible at all times. To disconnect the appliance from the
power supply, switch it off and unplug it from the electrical socket.
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- For greater convenience, we recommend you put your tumble dryer close to your
washing machine.
- Install the tumble dryer in a clean place where dirt does not accumulate.
- The tumble dryer must not be installed close to a gas cooker hob, a cooker, a
water heater or a grill because the flames of the burners may damage it.
- When installing the appliance, make sure that the supply cord is not caught or
crushed.
- The appliance works best at an ambient temperature of 25°C. Outside this
temperature range, performance may be affected.
- If you have to move the tumble dryer, always keep it upright.
- For optimal drying performances, provide a clear space between the back of the
appliance and the wall (10 cm).
- The appliance must not be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a
door with hinges on the opposite side to that of the tumble dryer, thus preventing
full opening of the tumble dryer.
- To minimise vibrations and noise when the tumble dryer is being used, place it
on a flat and solid surface.
IMPORTANT:
The temperature of the hot air released by the tumble dryer may reach 60°C.
Therefore, you must not install the appliance on floors that are not resistant to high
temperatures.
Levelling the appliance
The tumble dryer must be perfectly level for safe and proper operation.
If the tumble dryer is not correctly flat on the floor, adjust the feet as
necessary. Do not put pieces of wood or any other object under the feet of
the appliance.
If the appliance is installed on a floor covered with a carpet or on a rug, adjust the
feet so that air can freely circulate underneath the appliance.
Do not remove the feet. Do not reduce the space between the appliance and
the floor with long-haired rugs/carpets, pieces of wood or similar objects. This
could lead to an accumulation of heat which would damage the proper
functioning of the tumble dryer.

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Installation of the exhaust hose (to directly evacuate the condensation)
To avoid having to empty the condensation tank each time you use the tumble dryer,
you can use the exhaust hose supplied to directly drain the condensation to the drain.
1. Remove the inner hose from the
hose connector behind the tumble
dryer.
2. Insert one end of the exhaust hose
supplied into the hose connector.
3. Place and attach the other end of the exhaust
hose close to a sink using a U-bend.
Follow local codes and regulations concerning the
disposal of wastewater to an appropriate drainage site.

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Laundry care
The following weights are provided by way of example.
Coats
(800 g)
Cotton sweater
(800 g)
Jeans (800 g)
Cotton towels (900
g)
Sheets
(cotton 600 g)
Work clothes
(1120 g)
Pyjamas (200 g)
Shirts
(cotton 300g)
T-shirt
(cotton 180g)
Underwear (cotton
70 g)
Socks
(50g)
Note!
Clothing care labels
Clothes have their own washing care label; it is recommended to follow the drying
indications explained below:
Clothes that can be tumble dried.
Resistant clothes that can be tumble dried (standard programme)
Delicate clothes that can be tumble dried
Clothes that cannot be tumble dried.
Quick user guide.
Switch on your appliance. When the display comes on, turn the dial and select your programme
1. Press the options【Delay】,【Time】,【Intensity】,【Anti-crease】.
2. Press 【Start/Pause】.
3. Press 【On/Off】as soon as the cycle finishes.
At the end of the cycle, the display indicates “0:00”. The Anti-crease function starts.
Note!
•Do not overload your tumble dryer.
•Do not put clothes that have not been wrung in the tumble
dryer.
•This may damage your appliance.

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Operation
• The control panel
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On/Off
Display
This button switches your
tumble dryer on or off.
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The display informs you of the
settings, remaining time and any
other information during drying. It
remains lit for the entire cycle.

Start/Pause
Programme dial
Press to start the selected
drying cycle. Press during the
cycle to pause it.
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You can select the programme of your
choice in line with your drying requirements.
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Options
Press the required button
and select your desired
option.
Time
Refresh
Cool
Warm
Shirts
Sports
Bed Linen
Jeans
Special
Synthetics
Standard
Extra
Mix
Delicate
Iron
Standard
Extra
Cotton
Memo
Wool Delay Time Anti-Crease Intensity
Start/Pause
On/Off
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Options
Delay
This function delays the drying cycle by up to 24 hours. When you activate this option, the
countdown appears on the display and the delay icon flashes.
First, put the laundry in the machine and make sure the door is properly closed.
Press 【On/Off】, select the programme with the dial; you can activate the 【Anti-Crease】
or【Intensity】options
1. Press 【Delay】until you reach the required deferred time.
2. Press 【Start/Pause】. Drying will start automatically as soon as the countdown ends.
3. If you press 【Start/Pause】again, the Delay function will be paused. If you want to
cancel the delay, press 【On/Off】.
Time
When this option is chosen, you can adjust the drying time in 10-minute steps.
Intensity
You can adjust the drying level by pressing the 【Intensity】button. This option can be
activated before the cycle starts.
1. Press 【Intensity】successively to increase the drying intensity.
2. The 【Intensity】option does not work with the 【Cotton】【Iron】,【Delicate】,
【Wool】,【Time】programmes.
Anti-Crease
At the end of each cycle, the Anti-Crease function is active by default for 30 minutes. You
can select 120 minutes by pressing the 【Anti-Crease】button. This action avoids too many
creases in the laundry thanks to regular rotations of the drum, with the exception of the
【Cool】, 【Wool】and【Refresh】programmes.
Memo
1. Select your drying cycle and its options.
2. Press the 【Intensity】button for 3 seconds until you hear a beep. Your favourite
programme is memorised. It will be automatically proposed when you next select
Memo. If you want to modify your favourite programme, repeat steps 1 and 2 above.
By default, the Memo programme is Cotton
Child lock
1. This function locks the buttons so that a programme in progress cannot be modified. It
avoids a child being able to play with the buttons on the appliance.
2. When the cycle starts, press 【Anti-Crease】and [Delay] for 3 seconds to activate the
child lock.
3. When the safety lock is activated, the Child lock icon appears on the display and all the
buttons are inactive except for the 【On/Off】button.
4. To disable this safety lock, press 【Anti-Crease】again for 3 seconds.
Intensity
Time
Delay
Child
lock
Anti-
Crease
Memo

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Display
Delay
Child lock
Estimated programme time / Error message
Clean the filter
Anti-Crease
Intensity (several levels)
Memo

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Programme table
Programme
Laundry
load
Description
Delay
Time
Cotton
Extra
8.0 kg
This programme is recommended for resistant cotton
that can be directly put away.
Standard
Iron
This programme is recommended for cotton. The
laundry remains slightly damp to make ironing easier.
Delicate
1.0 kg
This programme is recommended for Delicate laundry
washed by hand or at low temperature.
Mixed
3.5 kg
This programme is proposed for laundry loads
consisting of mixed fibres.
Synthetics
Extra
3.5kg
This programme is suitable for resistant synthetic
textiles ready to put away.
Standard
This programme is suitable for synthetics that need to
be ironed.
Wool
1.0 kg
This programme adapts the temperature and drying
time to protect wool.
Special
Jeans
4.0 kg
This programme is for drying jeans
Bed Linen
4.0 kg
This programme is suitable for bed linen and towels.
Sports
3.0 kg
This programme is for drying sportswear while
protecting elastic fibres. It avoids them stretching too
much and protects their technical characteristics.
Shirts
1.0 kg
This programme is for drying a few shirts, minimising
creases and thus making ironing easier.
Memo
This programme allows you to save a drying cycle and
its options.
Time
Warm
This programme allows you to choose a warm drying
time. You can choose a time from a minimum of 10
minutes to a maximum of 120 minutes (in 10-minute
steps)
Cool
This programme allows you to choose a cool drying
time. You can choose a time from a minimum of 10
minutes to a maximum of 30 minutes (in 10-minute
steps)
Refresh
1.0 kg
The programme allows you to freshen up clothes that
have been stored for a long time and to remove
unpleasant smells. You can select a time from a
minimum of 20 minutes to a maximum of 150 minutes
(in 10-minute steps)
Compulsory Not available
The test programme is carried out in accordance with regulation 392/2012/EU for the Energy Label in compliance with standard
EN 61121 and is given for the normal drying of cotton in full and half loads

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Consumption values.
Model
Programme
Capacity
Spinning speed /
Residual moisture
level
Drying
time
Energy
consumptio
n
DFB183HWA
Cotton Standard
8kg
1000 rpm / 60%
175min
1.95kWh
Cotton Standard
4kg
1000 rpm / 60%
105min
1.10kWh
Synthetics Standard
3.5kg
800 rpm / 40%
60min
0.60kWh

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Maintenance operation
Drain the tank
1. Remove the full tank with both hands.
2. Tilt the tank and pour the water into a sink.
3. Put the tank back in its original place.
Warning!
•Empty the tank after every use. When the tank is full, the drying programme will
pause and " " will appear. As soon as the tank is empty, restart the cycle by
pressing Start/Pause.
•Do not drink the water in the tank.
•Do not operate the appliance without the tank.
Cleaning the filters
This appliance is fitted with two filters: one at the bottom of the door (lint filter) and
the other in front of the heat exchanger.
Clean the lint filter after every use.
Clean the heat exchanger filter after every 5 cycles.
Cleaning the lint filter
1. Open the door.
2. Remove the filter.
3. Open the filter and remove the lint.
You can rinse the filter under running water
4. Clean the inside of the door and put everything back.
Lint filter
•Put the filter back in its original direction.
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Cleaning the heat exchanger filter.
1. Open the service flap.
2. Unlock the 3 catches on the filter and pull with the handle.
3. Remove the filter and clean it.
If there is too much lint on the filter, clean it in water.
Leave the filter to dry before putting it back.
4. Clean the filter seals and the handle.
5. Put the filter back.
6. Lock the 3 catches and make sure they are in the locked
position.
7. Close the flap until you hear a click.
Cleaning the heat exchanger.
•Every two months, remove the lint accumulated on the front of the exchanger using a
vacuum cleaner with a dust brush. Do not apply excessive pressure to the exchanger as
it may damage it.
•Lint accumulated in the filter may block the circulation of air, increasing drying time
and energy consumption.
•Disconnect the appliance before cleaning!
•Do not operate the tumble dryer without a filter!
•Clean the filter after every cycle to avoid the accumulation of lint in the appliance.
Note!
Do not touch the front of the exchanger with your hands.
You may injure yourself.
Warning!
Bottom
filter

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Cleaning the tumble dryer
•Use a clean, slightly damp (with water) cloth.
•Clean the door, particularly its interior.
•Clean the inner part of the seal.
•Clean the moisture sensor inside the drum.
•Take out the filter and clean the air outlets.
•Leave to dry before starting the appliance again.
• Disconnect your appliance.
• Clean the appliance with a damp cloth. Only use
water.
• Do not use solvents, abrasive products, products for
glass or other household cleaners. They may
damage plastic surfaces and/or elements.
• We recommend you wear gloves when cleaning.
Warning!

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Troubleshooting
The tumble dryer does not start or it stops during operation. First, attempt to solve the
problem. If you cannot, then contact the after-sales service.
Description of the
problem:
Check the following
The appliance does not
start
Is the appliance plugged in to the power supply?
Is the appliance switched on?
Is a programme selected and have you pressed Start/Pause?
Is the drum overloaded?
Is the door closed properly?
The appliance is hot or is
there a burning smell
Is the lint filter blocked? If so, clean it.
Is the condenser clean?
The appliance makes
unusual noises and/or
strong vibrations
Is the appliance on a stable surface?
Has the appliance been levelled with adjustable feet?
The laundry is too dry
Is the drying programme selected the right one for the type of laundry in
the drum?
Is the drum overloaded?
The “FUL” message
appears
Is the water recovery tank full? If so, empty it and then start the cycle
again. If the tank is not full and the “FUL” message continues to appear,
contact your after-sales service.
The “ ” indicator
comes on
Is the filter behind the drum access door clean? Clean the filter if
necessary.
The appliance doesn't dry
well or the drying time is
very long.
Are the filters clean? Clean them if necessary (see elsewhere)
Is the tank full?
Has the relevant programme/time been selected?
•There's a humming
noise
If the appliance is switched on, this noise is normal. The appliance is
working normally. This noise is normal. The appliance is working
normally.
• The appliance
switches off at the end of
the cycle
The laundry is dry. The tumble dryer switches off automatically at the
end of the cycle to save energy.

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•Error code
•Possible cause
•Solutions
•E32
•Humidity sensor error
•Stop the programme and
contact your after-sales
service
•E33
•Temperature sensor error
•“FUL”
•Water pump failure or water level
sensor failure
•The water tank is full.
•Empty the tank.
Performing your own repairs
Some repairs may be carried out by the user in certain cases. The sav.groupebrandt.com website offers you
the option of ordering certain spare parts as well as giving you access to technical data and safety
instructions to guide you through troubleshooting. In line with the stipulations of Article L441-5 of the French
Consumer Code (Code de la Consommation), the manufacturer cannot be held liable for any damage that
occurs while performing your own repairs insomuch as this damage is linked to improper procedures by the
user or any failure by the latter to follow the instructions for repairing the product.
Availability of spare parts
The minimum length of time for making available spare parts listed in European Regulation 2019-2023-EU
and accessible especially to the appliance user is 14 years under the terms set out in the above regulation.

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Technical specifications
Model
Parameter
DFB183HWA
Dimensions
(W*D*H)
650*595*845 (mm)
Ambient
temperature
+5°c ~ +35°c
Rated input power
800W
Rated voltage
220-240V~
Rated frequency
50Hz
Gas refrigerant
R290
Net weight
49kg
Rated capacity
8.0kg
GWP
3
CO 2 - eq
0.00T
Quantity of coolant
150g
Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol. Hermetically sealed.
•The rated capacity is the maximum amount of laundry that
can be dried at once. Make sure that the amount of laundry
loaded in the drum does not exceed the rated capacity.
•Do not install your appliance where there is a risk of frost.
When temperatures near zero, the tumble dryer may not
work properly. Water freezing in the various circuits of the
appliance could cause serious damage.
Note!