Daewoo DWRCB8011 User manual

Tumble Dryer
OWNER'S MANUAL
Thank you for choosing out dryers.
Please read this OWNER’S MANUAL carefully prior to using,
and keep it for further reference.
Applicable Models
DWRCB8011
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PREFACE
Thank you for choosing our dryers. Please
read this manual carefully. It provides instru-
cion, use, and maintenance. Retain it for future
reference. Record the model and serial numbers
of your machine. Quote this information to your
dealer if you require service.
The following symbols are used in this manual:
Important information concerning your personal safety
and information on how to avoid damaging the appliance
General information and tips
Environmental information
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Safety information ............................................................ 1
Product description.......................................................... 5
Control panel.................................................................... 6
Use .................................................................................. 7
Drying hints .....................................................................11
Drying programme...........................................................13
Care and cleaning ...........................................................14
Something not working....................................................17
Technical data .................................................................18
Installation.......................................................................19
Environment concerns.....................................................21
Guarantee/Customer Service...........................................22
Electric diagram ..............................................................24
Contents
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Safety Information Before Use
Read and understand thoroughly this safety instructions
before use. The items indicated here are very important safety
precautions, which must be followed. Any failure and losses
caused by ignoring the above mentioned items and cautions
mentioned in the operation and installation instruction are not
covered by our warranty and any liability.
The appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons
with reduced 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 safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play
with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
●Do not put combustible liquid such as gasoline, petrol
and alcohol into the appliance or nearby. Don’t put
clothes with that liquid into the appliance.
●Do not connect / disconnect the power plug when
leakage of gas or other combustible gas occurs.
Possible Explosions
● Disassembly,reparationormodicationcannotbecarriedoutbepeople
other than professional maintenance staffs.
●The household electrical supply system (the current, the voltage, the cable)
suchasafusewithsuitablespecicationsshouldbeprovided,shouldmeet
requirements of the dryer under normal load, and safety devices.
●The power plug must be connected to a three-core socket with an earth
wire and is grounded properly and reliably.
●If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarlyqualiedpersonsinordertoavoidahazard.
●Do not disconnect the power plug by pulling the supply cord, Hold the power plug with your hand,
Whilst being careful not to touch the plug pins.
●Do not use the supply cord when connection of the power plug and the supply cord is loose.
●Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. Wipe dust or water drops over the power plug off
with dry cloth.
●Do not over-bend the supply cord or put it under heavy weight.
●Do not use the supply cord / socket / power plug if it is damaged or broken.
Possible electric shocks
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Safety Information Before Use
● Donotinstalltheapplianceclosetoresourcesorheatsources.
●Do not rest any burning candles or cigarettes on the appliance.
●Do not install the appliance in places with dampness or suffering from
rainfalls, lest igniting damages or other accidents occurs easily dye to
gathered water drops on electrical components.
●Do not install the dryer in places under direct sunshine, lest the
plastic components and rubber components become aged.
●Do not pour water on the appliance when cleaning it.
● Inordertoavoiddangerofrescausedbyexcessivedrying,
do not use the appliance to dry the following items: Cushions,
quilts and the like (these items accumulate heat).
● Itemsthathavebeenspottedorsoakedwithvegetableorcookingoilconstitutearehazardand
should not be placed in the tumble dryer.
● Ifyouhavewashedyourlaundrywithstainremover,youmustexecuteandextrarinsecycle
before loading your tumble dryer.
●Please make sure that no gas lighters or matches have accidentally been left in pockets of
garments to be loaded into appliance.
Fire accidents / short circuit or electric leakage may occur
● Thismachineisnotintendedforusebyyoungchildrenorinrmpersonswithoutsupervision.
●The packaging materials may be dangerous to children. Put all packaging
materials (e.g. the plastic bag) out of reach of children.
●Do not touch laundry in the drying drum till the dryer stops
working completely.
●Do not keep children or pets nearby when the dryer is working,
for they may be trapped into the dryer. Please check carefully the
drum before closing the door.
Personal injury may occur
Warning
Never stop a tumble dry before the end of the drying cycle unless all
items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.
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Safety Information Before Use
●This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must not be used for purposes other than those for
which it was designed.
●Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine dried. Follow the instructions on each
garment label.
● Anyelectricalworkrequiredtoinstallthisapplianceshouldbecarriedoutbyaqualiedelectrician
or competent person.
● Ifthemachineissituatedonacarpetedoor,pleaseadjustthefeetinothertoallowairtocirculate
freely under the appliance.
● Donotclimbontothedryerorrestheavyobjects/heatingdevicesoritemswithwaterorliquid
leakage on the dryer, lest deformation of the face panel and the plastic component occur.
● Anyobjectssuchascoins,safetypins,nails,screws,stonesoranyotherhard,sharpmaterial
cancauseextensivedamageandmustnotbeplacedintothemachine.
●After having installed the appliance, check that it is not pressing or standing on its electrical supply
cable, or vent hose.
● Itemssuchasfoamrunner(latexfoam),showercaps,waterprooftextiles,rubberbackedarticles
andclothesorpillowsttedwithfoamrubberpadsshouldnotbedriedinthetumbledryer.
●Always unplug the appliance after use, clean and maintenance.
●Do not overload the appliance. See the relevant section in the user manual.
●Clothes which are dripping wet should not be placed in the dryer.
●Garments which have been in contact with volatile petroleum products should not be machine
dried.Ifvolatilecleaninguidsareused,careshouldbetakentoensurethattheuidisremoved
from the garment before placing in the machine.
●Never use the tumble dryer if the power supply cable, the control panel, the working surface or the
base are damaged so that the inside of the tumble dryer is accessible.
●The tumble dryer is not to be used if industrial chemicals have been used for cleaning.
●The lint must not to be allowed to accumulate around the tumble dryer.
●Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.
● Fabricsoftenersofsimilarproductsshouldbeusedasspeciedbythefabricsoftenerinstructions.
● Thenalpartofatumbledryercycleoccurswithoutheat(cooldowncycle)toensurethatthe
items are left at a temperature that ensures that the items will not be damaged.
● Thatexhaustairmustnotbedischargedintoauewhichisusedforexhaustingfumesfrom
appliances burning gas or other fuels.
●That the appliance must not be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a doorwith a
hinge on the opposite side to that of the tumble dryer, in such a way that a full opening of the
tumble dryer door is restricted.
Other instructions
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Safety Information Before Use
●The lint trap has to be cleaned frequently.
● Adequateventilationhastobeprovidedtoavoidthebackowofgasesintotheroomfrom
appliancesburningotherfuels,includingopenres.
●Items that have been soiled with substances such as cooking oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol,
kerosene,spotremovers,turpentine,waxesandwaxremoversshouldbewashedinhotwater
withanextraamountofdetergentbeforebeingdriedinthetumbledryer.
● Removeallobjectsfrompocketssuchaslightersandmatches.
● Oil-affecteditemscanignitespontaneously,especiallywhenexposedtoheatsourcessuch
asinatumbledryer.Theitemsbecomewarm,causinganoxidationreactionintheoil.
Oxidationcreatesheat.Iftheheatcannotescape,theitemscanbecomehotenoughtocatch
re.Piling,tackingorstoringoilaffecteditemscanpreventheatfromescapingandsocreate
arehazard.
●If it is unavoidable that fabrics that contain vegetable or cooking oil or have been contaminated
byhaircareproductsbeplacedinatumbledryertheyshouldrstbewashedinhotwaterwith
extradetergent-thiswillreduce,butnoteliminate,thehazard.
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Product description Before Use
1. Control Panel 2. Drainage container 3. Fluff lter
4. Door 5. Condenser cover 6. Condenser
7. Adjustment leg
1
2
3
4
5 6 7
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Control panel Use Process
1. Power
2. Start / Hold
3. Child Lock
4.Buzzer
5. Individual lights -Drying
- Cooling
- End
6. Individual lights - Fliter
-Overow
- Child Lock
7. Program Selector Dial
1
23457 6
Control panel
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Use Use Process
●Ensure that the electrical connections comply with the installation instructions.
●Remove the polystryrene block and any material from the drum.
● Beforeusingyourtumbledryerforthersttime,werecommendthatyouplaceafewdampcloths
inside the appliance and dry for 30 minutes. There may be dust inside a brand new tumble dryer.
●Open the door (see picture), by pressing as shown.
●Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time,
shaking them out as much as possible.
●Close the door. Please check the laundry does not
getcaughtbetweenthedoorandlter
Note:
The “Standard cotton programme” is suitable to dry normal wet cotton laundry and it is the most
efcientprogrammeintermsofenergyconsumptionfordryingwetcottonlaundry.
The selector dial is divided into
following sections:
●Cottons
●Synthetics
●Time
●Special
●Turn the programme selector dial to the required
programme.TheStart/Holdlightstartstoash.
The programme will be switched off if you have
not pressed any button for 10 minutes.
First Use
Daily Use
Connect the appliance
Select the required programme
Push
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Use Use Process
●You can choose different programme base on your different clothes materials. The
devicehasthefunctionwithsensorthemoistureinordertoautomaticallyadjustthe
dryingtimeforoptimaldrying.Thisdryingsystemistforcottons,syntheticssectionsand
Anti-Bacterial, silk programme.
Automatic controlled drying
●Select the 90 or 60 minute programme for cottons or the 30 minute programme for synthetics.
To stop a programme, press the switch button. Please take out the clothes after the complete
drying process and then press the Power button to turn off the machine.
Time controlled drying
●Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined. These must be selected
after choosing the desired programme and before depressing the Start/Hold button. When
these buttons are pressed, the corresponding pilot lights come on. When they are pressed
again, the pilot lights go out.
Programme Option buttons
Afterturningontheappliance,thebuzzerwillnotsoundunlessrequired.Thebuzzer
canbeturnedonoroffduringtheprocess.Bypressing“Buzzer”button,the
buzzerwillsoundandthecorrespondingpilotlightcomeson.Whenthebuzzerison,
the signal will sound in the following cases:
●When depressing any button.
●Open the door during operation.
●Take out the condenser during operation.
●When the water container is full.
●At the end of program after cooling phase.
Whenthebuzzerison,ifyoupressthe“buzzer”buttononcemore,thebuzzerwillbeswitchedoff.
Select the Buzzer
Press this button to start the dryer after having selected the programme and
the options. If the door of the appliance is opened while the programme is
runing, this button must be pressed again after closing the door in order to
restarttheprogrammerightaway.Inthiscase,thelightofStart/Holdashes
to keep in remind you that the start button needs to be pressed again.
Select the Start/Hold
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Use Use Process
●Press the Power button to turn on the machine.
Select the Power
●“Drying Light”
This light indicates the appliance is in the drying phase.
●“Cooling Light”
This light indicates that the appliance is in the cooling phase. At the end of drying, there is a
10 minutes cooling phase to cool the laundry.
●“End Light”
This light is on during the anti-creasing phase after the cooling phase.
●“OverowLight”
It comes on when the water container is full, which remind you to empty the water container.
Note!Emptythewatercontaineraftereachloadtoavoidthealarmduringnextuse.
●“Filter Light”
Itcomesonaftereachloadtoremindyoutocleanthelter.Ifthelter,isnotcleaned.Aftereach
use,butthedryingefciencywillbeinuencedisnotcleaned.
●“Child Lock Light”
This light indicated the appliance is locked.
Indicator Lights
Whenthemachineison,pressandhold“Start/Hold”and“Buzzer”buttonforseveralseconds,
the system will lock all the buttons. Then, all buttons are invalid. If you want to make the
appliance to return to the normal state, press “Start/Hold” and “Buzzer” button and button
for several seconds again.
The function will be released in the following cases:
● Open the door during operation
● Take out condenser during operation
● Water tank full
You can set again the “Child Lock” function when you restart the machine.
“Child Lock” Functions
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Use Use Process
All drying programs end with 10 minutes cooling phase. If the laundry is not removed at the end
ofthecycle,thedryerperformsananti-creasingphase(duration:30minutesmaximum).Ifyoudo
not remove the laundry ,the machine will remain in the standby status, after the anti-creasing phase.
Thedisplayshows“End”andthebuzzersoundsfor15secondsifyouhaveselectedthebuzzer.
Press the Power, all the signal light will close.
At the end of the programme
Cleanthelter.
Important
If the drying programme has to be stopped before it reaches the end, we recommend that you
turn the programme selector dial to position “Air Dry” and wait until the end of this cooling phase
beforeremovingthelaundry.Thiswillavoidabuild-upofheatinsidetheappliance.Todothisrst
turn the on-off switch and then turn to “Air Dry” and press the “Start” button.
Modifying the programme
Turn off the machine to restart a programme.
After each use
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Drying Hints Use Process
Never tumble dry the following: Particularly delicate items such as net curtains, woollen, silk, fabrics
with metal trim, nylon tights, bulky materials such as anoraks, blankets, eiderdowns, sleeping bags,
feather quilts and any items containing rubber foam or materials similar to rubber foam.
●Always follow the instructions on garment tables:
may be tumble dried
normal drying (high temperature)
delicate drying (low temperature)
do not tumble dry
●Close pillowcases and covers with fasteners to prevent small laundry items getting tangled inside
them.Closepressstuds,zipsandhooksandtiebeltsandapronstrings.Sortlaundryaccording
to type and degree of drying required.
●Do not over-dry laundry, this avoids creasing and saves energy.
● Avoiddryingdarkclotheswithlightcoloureduffyitemssuchastowelsastheycouldattractthe
uff.
● Easy-careitems,too,e.g.shirts,shouldbebrieypre-spunbeforedrying.
● Knittedtextiles(knittedunderwear)mayshrinkalittleduringdrying.Pleasedonooverdryitems
ofthistype.Itisadvisabletoallowforshrinkagewhenchoosingthesizeofnewpurchases.
●You can also put starched items into your dryer. However, to achieve the desired starched effect,
choose the programme “Iron dry”. To remove any starch residues, wipe out the internal drum
after drying with a moist cloth and then rub it dry.
●To avoid a static charge when drying is completed, use either a fabric softener when you are
washingthelaundryorafabricconditionerspecicallyfortumbledryers.
● Removethelaundrywhenthedryerhasnisheddrying.
●If individual items are still damp after drying, set a brief pose-drying time, but at least 30 minutes.
This will be necessary particularly for multilayered items (e.g. collars, pockets, etc.).
Drying Hints
Before loading the laundry
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Drying Hints Use Process
Buttonuppillowcases,closezipfasteners,hooksandpoppers.Tieanybeltsorlongtapes.
To avoid laundry becoming tangled:
Closezips,buttonupduvetcoversandtieloosetiesorribbons(e.g.ofaprons).
Turn items with double-layered fabrics inside out (e.g.with cottonlined anoraks, the cotton layer
should be outermost). These fabrics will then dry better.
Make sure that no metal objects are left in the laundry (e.g. hair clips, safety pins, pins)
Recommended loads are indicated in the programme charts:
General rules:
●Cotton, linen: recommended loads are not too tightly packed:
●Synthetics: drum no more than half full:
●Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more than quarter full.
KindNotice:Trytoloadthemaximumcapacityofthemachineassmallloadsare
uneconomical. For easy-wrinkle clothes, slightly reduce the laundry.
Maximum loads
The following weights are indicative:
Bathrobe 1600g night dress 265g
napkin 130g ladies’ briefs 130g
quilt cover 930g men’s work shirt 800g
sheet 665g men’s shirt 265g
pillow case 266g men’spyjamas 130g
tablecloth 330g blouse 665g
towelling towel 265g men’s underpants 130g
tea cloth 130g
Laundry weights
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Drying programmes Use Process
Section Course Max load Description of programme
Cottons
Heavy 8kg Jeans, work clothes,
Thickormulti-layeredtextilesandsoon.
Strong 8kg Jeans, work clothes and so on.
Standard
cotton 8kg Drying shirt, T-shirt, cotton trousers.
Damp 8kg Drying knitted items, cotton shirt.
Iron 8kg Drying sheet, bed linen, table
linen, starched laundary.
Synthetics
Extra 4kg For sheet, tablecloth, synthetics
items.
Cupboard 4kg For synthetics items.
Iron 4kg For knitted items, shirt.
Time 30°, 60°, 90° 8kg
Dryingthickormulti-layeredtextiles,
e.g. terry towelling items. For drying individual
items of laundry or for small volumes.
Specials
Anti-Bacterial 4kg For men's underpants, pantywaist,
winter clothing.
Silk 2kg For silk items.
Freshen-up 4kg For men's underpants, shirt.
Delicate 4kg Pressing this button allows drying to be
performed at a lower temperature.
Air Dry 8kg For men's underpants, shirt,
T-shirt, cotton trousers, etc.
Drying programmes
KindNotice:fordryingbathrobeandtowelingtowel,themaxloaddon'texceed6kg.
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Care and cleaning Use Process
Yon must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply, before you can carry out any
cleaning or maintenance work.
Care and cleaning
Use only soap and water and then dry thoroughly. Important : do not use methylated spirit,
diluents or similar products.
External cleaning
Clean periodically the interior part of the
doortoremoveanyuff.Accuratecleaning
ensures correct drying.
Cleaning the door
● Youdryerwillonlyfunctionwellifthelteriscleaned.
● Theltercollectsalltheuffwhichaccumulatesduring
drying,foryourunittooperateatoptimumefciency.
●"Filter" indicator lights remind you, they must therefore
be cleaned.
● Theltermustberemovedforcleaning.
● Whendrying,allthebreclothingareunhairing,dryer
throughtheltercollectsalltheuff.
●When this phenomenon happned, please use a brush
andDippedwarmwatertocleanlter.Openthedoor,
removelter.(seepicture)
Cleaning the lter
Warning
Do not use the appliance without lter.
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Care and cleaning Use Process
Water receiver collects all of the water from condenser. Water receiver need to be emptied after
eachuse.Otherwisedryingperformancewillbeaffected.Ifwaterreceiverisfull,'overowlight'will
beilluminatedandbuzzersounds.Underthissituation,waterreceivermustbeemptiedwithinone
hour.
Water receiver emptied
Condenser is one of the most important parts to ensure effective drying. Therefore needs special
attention. We suggest you clean the condenser three or four times every year.
(Notice : When the condensor is not in the proper position, the alarm will ring.)
Cleaning the condenser
1. Pull out water receiver 2. Empty wasie water
1. Open condenser cover 2. Move two pieces of lock rod, pull out the
condenser
3. Push the water receiver in dryer 4. Press the Start/Hold button
3. Put the condenser under the tap to make water through completely by clean condenser.
4. Install the condenser following the above steps, but in reverse order.
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Care and cleaning Use Process
In the movement process, this device is used for induction clothing humidity, it means that it must
becleanedperiodically.Calciumoxidebuilduponthesensorsurfaceshouldbecleanedoff.
Humidity sensor
1. Open the door, put your hand into the drum of the dryer, use screw driver unscrew two pieces of
screw, and take out the lamp cover.
2. Remove the lamp by turning counter clockwise. Be careful, do not let the lamp fall.
Install the new lamp and lamp cover with the reverse direction.
Lamp replace (options) on some models
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Something not working Use Process
●Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily
without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Centre, please carry out the
check listed below.
● DuringmachineoperationitispossiblethattheStart/Holdpilotlightashestoindicatethatthe
machine is not working. Once the problem has been eliminated, press the Start/Hold button to
restart the programme. If after all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre.
Malfunction Possible cause Solution
Dryer does
not work
●Mains plug is not plugged in.
●Loading door is open.
●Have you pressed the Button?
●Water receiver is full.
●Plug in at mains socket.
●Close loading door.
●Press the button again.
●Empty water receiver
Drying results
unsatisfactory
●Wrong programme selected.
●Filter clogged.
●Incorrect volume of laundry.
●Sediment on humidity sensor
●Select a different programme the
nexttimeyoudry(see"Drying
porgrammes" section).
● Cleanlintlter.
●Observe recommended loading
volumes.
●Clean humidity sensor surface
Drum light does
not work (option
on some models)
●Light bulb is defective. ●Replace light bulb.
Drying cycle
ends shortly
after programme
starts. "End"
light illuminated.
●Not enough washing loaded or
washing loaded is too dry for select-
ed programme.
●Select higher drying level
(e.g. Heavy instead of Strong.)
Drying cycle lasts
an unusually
long time.
●Load volume is too big. ●Reduce load volume.
Something not working
If you are unable to identify or solve the problem, contact our service centre. Before tel-
ephoning, make a note of the model, serial number and purchase date of your machine:
the Sevice Centre will require this information.
Call : 011 89 252577
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