Gorenje BLG71112 User manual

Instructions for Use
Tumble Dryer

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Thank you for your trust and for buying our tumble drier. We congratulate you on your wise
decision.
This appliance is designed for drying clothes for home use only.
The dryer enables quick drying of your laundry, leaving it soft and tender without affecting its
shape.
Our appliances are environmentally friendly: some of the materials are recyclable while others are
disposed of and destroyed. To protect the environment, dispose of your appliance by delivering it to
the authorized dealer.
The appliance is intended exclusively for use in households. If the appliance is used for
professional purposes, for profit, or for purposes beyond regular use in a household, or if appliance
is used by a person who is not a consumer, the warranty period equals the shortest warranty period
possible as stipulated by the relevant legislation.
Appliance description....................................................3
Warnings ......................................................................... 4
Installation and connection...........................................5
Operation.........................................................................8
Tips for drying and for economic use of the dryer ... 11
Cleaning and maintenance..........................................12
Troubles.........................................................................14
Tables ............................................................................15
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1. Front panel
2. Drying program button
3. Water container
4. Door
5. Condenser
6. Evacuation slots
7. Cooling air slot
8. Legs
9. Front (depending on model)
Dimensions of the appliance (w x d x h):
600 mm x 600 mm x 850 mm
Weight (net): evacuation dryer 33 kg,
condensation dryer 38 kg (40 kg (depending on model))
Nominal voltage: 230 V, 50 Hz
Connecting power: 2800 W / 2500 W (depending on model)
Max. load: 6 kg / 7 kg
Connection: power cord (230 V, 50 Hz, min 16 A)
Fuse: 16 A
Heater: 2300 / 2500 W (depending on model)
Name plate with technical information for the appliance is located
under the door frame.
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Appliance description
Technical data
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• Use the dryer to dry only the laundry washed with water. Do not attempt to dry the laundry,
washed or cleaned with flammable detergents or solutions (gasoline, trichloroethylene etc.), as it
may cause explosion.
• Do not let the children play with the appliance. Prevent your children or pets to enter the dryer
drum.
• When discarding the old appliance remove the power cord and breka the lock, so that the door
can not be locked (safety precautions for children).
• After cleaning replace the condenser to the air channel. Operating the appliance without the
condenser or with a damaged condenser may cause fire.
• Rear wall of the appliance may be hot (for condenser drier only) - danger of burns.
• Clean filter after each drying. If you pulled the filter out, always reinsert it before the next drying
operation.
• After use always turn the appliance off (the program selection jog (A) should be in position “0”)
and unplug the power cord.
• Close the dryer door prior pulling out the water container.
• Leave all repairs to a qualified technician. Tampering with the appliance or reparations by an
unqualified person may cause accidents or failures. Call the authorized service department (see
list of authorized service departments).
• Name plate with technical information about the appliance is located under the door frame.
• The room must be well aired, surrounding air must not contain dusty particles.
• Room where the appliance is located must be well aired to prevent back flow of gasses, released
by open fire gas appliances (fireplace).
• The warranty shall not apply to consumables (bulbs), minor discoloration or deviations of color,
increased noise level as a consequence of appliance age, which does not affect appliance
functionality, and aesthetical deficiencies which do not affect appliance functionality or safety.
• The appliance is manufactured in compliance with all relevant safety standards; however, it is
recommended that persons with impaired physical, motional, or mental abilities, or persons with
inadequate experience and knowledge, do not use the appliance without due supervision. The
same recommendation applies to minors using the appliance.
To reduce the fire hazard, always consider the following:
• Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.
• Items that have been soiled with substances as cooking oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene,
spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers should be washed in hot water with an extra
amount of detergent before being dried in the tumble dryer.
• Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps, waterproof textiles, rubber backed articles
and clothes or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads should not be dried in the tumble dryer.
• Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used as specified by the fabric softener
instructions.
• The final part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat (cool down cycle) to ensure that the
items are left at a temperature that ensures that the items will not be damaged.
Before connecting the appliance read these instructions carefully. Repairing the failure
arising from inappropriate connections or use of the appliance is not covered by the
guarantee.
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Warnings

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The belt can be replaced by a servising engineer only, who incorporates an original
spare part with the marking OPTIBELT EPH 1906, code 104265; OPTIBELT 8 EPH 1941,
code 160165; HUTCHINSON 8 PHE 1942, code 270313 (depending on model).
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not
be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By
ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of thisproduct. For more
detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city
office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the
product.
Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are
quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.
• Packaging materials are environmentally friendly: they can
either be recycled, safely disposed of or destroyed without any
threat to the environment.
• To be able to do this effectively all materials are marked
accordingly.
Be careful not to damage cabinet of the appliance with
a sharp object when removing the packaging.
Before connecting the appliance, let it warm up to room
temperature (wait for two hours).
Ventilation slots and openings on the appliance front and rear
wall should not be obstructed.
A - Vented dryer
• Place the appliance in a well ventilated room with a window or
a built-in fan.
• Connect the evacuation tube to the pre-prepared opening.
• Evacuation must not be connected to air duct used as
a chimney for exhaust gasses of appliances using other
combustion material.
B - Condensation dryer
• Do not place the appliance in a room where there is danger of
freezing.
• Location should be adequately ventilated. Room temperature
should always be between 0°C and 25°C since frozen water
in the condensation container or in the pump may damage the
dryer.
Removing wrappingRemoving wrapping
Selecting the appropriate
location of the appliance
Selecting the appropriate
location of the appliance
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• Appliance can either stand on its own or can be placed on top
of a washing machine of the same dimensions - minimum
width 517 mm, depth 476 mm. The surface for placing the
dryer must be clean and flat. Use supplied vacuum feet to
prevent sliding of the appliance. Washing machine hardtop
must be wooden or metallic. To conceal the opening between
the two appliances, decorative plate is available on request
against payment.
Do not place the appliance behind lockable door,
sliding door, and door with hinges on the opposite side
of the appliance.
Place the appliance in the room in such way to ensure
free opening of the drier door.
• Level the machine longitudinally and transversally by rotating
the adjustable feet, thus enabling the leveling by +/- 1 cm.
Vibrations, moving of the appliance and loud operation
due to incorrect setting of the adjustable feet shall not
be covered by this warranty.
The appliance should be placed on a surface with
concrete base; the surface should be dry and clean in
order to prevent slipping. The adjustable feet should
also be cleaned before installation.
Do not place the dryer on a thick carpet since this
could obstruct the air circulation.
A - Vented dryer
• There are two openings for the evacuation of humid air. One
of them should be closed with the supplied lid, while the other
should be connected to the evacuation tube.
InstallationInstallation
1 Lid
2 Evacuation tube
Moist air outlet
1 Lid
2 Evacuation tube
Moist air outlet
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The distance between the dryer and the moist air outlet
(ventilation shaft, window) should not exceed 2 meters,
otherwise water can accumulate in the tube.
B - Condensation dryer
• Moisture from laundry is extracted in the water condensation
device and is either collected in the receptacle or discharged
directly into the drain (drain height should not exceed 800mm).
• The signal light indicates that the container is full and should
be emptied, preferably after each drying cycle.
• Use the power cord to connect the dryer to the power supply
via wall socket.
• Rated voltage and other characteristics are indicated on the
name plate, located under the door frame of the appliance.
The wall socket should always be within reach. It has to
be earthed according to the standing regulations.
If the supply cable is damaged it should only be
replaced by a qualified technician.
Power connectionPower connection
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- Open the dryer door by pushing the left-hand side of the
door towards the appliance (make sure the drum is empty).
- Sort the laundry according to the type of fabrics.
Do the buttons and zippers, tie the strings and pull out
the pockets.
Very delicate laundry should be put in a special
protective sack.
It is suggested to load the drum with items of different
sizes.
Do not load drip-wet laundry into the dryer (min. 800
rpm).
Pay attention to the labels on the clothes, indicating
the recommending drying mode (see table of textile
treatment symbols on the last page).
- Insert the laundry into the drum (prior making sure that the
drum is empty).
- Close the dryer door.
Drying procedureDrying procedure
A - program selection jog
B - lower temperature button
C - XL program button
D - START/PAUSE button
E - ON/OFF LED
F - filter alarm/water container alarm LED
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- Select drying time
• By turning the drying time selector, set the preferred drying
period, according to the type and quantity of laundry and
washing machine spin rpm (see drying program chart).
Selector jog may be turned in both directions. Available time
span is from 15 min. to 140 minutes, LED (E) is flashing. Final
10 minutes of the drying cycle is the cooling period (the heater
is off).
• It is also possible to select the ventilation program, lasting 20
minutes ( ). During this program the heater is off.
- Selection of additional functions
Additional functions are selected prior pressing the START
button (D).
Decreasing the temperature
By pressing the button (B) the drying temperature is decreased,
the LED over button is on; this way, however, the drying cycle
is longer. It is therefore recommended for only drying delicate
laundry.
After the drying is completed, the function returns to
initial higher temperature.
XL program button
Press the (C) button to activate the XL program (the LED over
the button lights up)
When activated, this function prevents larger pieces of laundry to
wrap or twist together during drying.
• Press the START/PAUSE button (D) - LED E is on, appliance
starts to operate (after a 2 second pause).
• 10 minutes prior the end of drying program the machine starts
the cooling cycle (heater is off), which prevents excessive
creasing.
• At the end of the cooling program the appliance switches
on the anti-crease program, which lasts for 1 hour (periodic
tumbling of the drum); LED (E) is flashing.
• If you open the dryer door the anti-crease program is
suspended.
- End of drying
At the end of drying LED (E) flashes, which means that
the drying program is completed. LED (F) is on, which
for the evacuation type of dryer requires cleaning of
filter, and for the condensation type cleaning the filter
and draining the container.
Operating the dryerOperating the dryer
Drying procedureDrying procedure
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• Open the dryer door by pushing the left-hand side of the door
towards the appliance.
• Remove the laundry from the dryer.
• Turn the appliance off by turning the jog selector (A) to the
position “0”.
• Clean the lint filter (see chapter on Cleaning and
Maintenance).
• Close the dryer door.
• Empty the water container (this applies for condensation
dryers only - see Cleaning and Maintenance) and replace it
back to its slot.
• Pull the power lead from the socket, disconnecting the
appliance from the mains.
• By the user
After drying be careful when extracting laundry from
the appliance, as it may be hot!
Suspending the operation by pressing the START/PAUSE
button.
In case you press the START/PAUSE button (D) during the
drying procedure, the drying program is suspended, and with the
next press of the same button the program is resumed where it
had been interrupted.
Changing the program or functions
If you wish to change the drying time or alter the selection of
additional functions during the progress of a drying program,
observe the following procedure:
• rotate the (A) button to position “0” (for approximately one
second). Set the new drying time or additional functions and
confirm the new settings by pressing the START/PAUSE (D)
button.
Door opened
If the door is opened during the drying process this will pause the
operation (the (E) LED flashes intermittently). The drying process
is resumed by closing the door and pressing the START/PAUSE
button (D) from the point where it had been interrupted.
• Power failure
If a power failure occurs during the operation of the dryer, this
requires that drying time is reset again, and all extra functions
are reselected (LED E flashes as at the commencement of the
program).
InterruptionsInterruptions
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• Water container is full
(condenser appliance only)
When the container is full, signal lamps (E) and (F) are
flashing. The drying program is interrupted. When the
container is emptied, press the START/PAUSE button (D) to
reactivate the drying program.
• Drying is economically most effective if you dry the recommended quantity of laundry per one
charge (see Program Chart).
• Do not dry the laundry made of especially sensitive fibers (wool, silk), which may shrink or lose
shape.
• It is not necessary to use a fabric conditioner when washing the laundry, since drying makes it
soft and tender.
• Drying time is much shorter and consequently the energy consumption lower if laundry is well
spun prior tumble dring (minimum 1000 spin RPM).
• By selecting the most suitable drying program, you will avoid over-drying and defficult ironing.
• By cleaning the filter on regular basis drying time is shorter and consumes less energy.
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• After every drying clean the filter, located in the inner part of
the door.
• Lift the filter lid (Fig.).
• Pull your fingers over the filter to remove fibers and threads
lining. Replace the filter cover.
• If necessary, also clean the filter housing and door sealing.
Cleaning of the filter on the lower side of the door opening
(only with some models)
Before removing clothes from the drum, clean the filter on the
lower side of the door opening with a damp cloth or wet hand.
If the filter is clogged in such way that it needs washing, pull it
out from its bed (Fig.), wash it under hot water and dry. Be sure
that the replaced filter snaps safely to its position, and only then
close the filter lid.
If the filter is not regularly cleaned, the airflow is
obstructed, which causes longer drying time and
danger of overheating.
Empty the container and occasionally clean the water
condensation device.
Emptying the water containere
Empty the container after every drying procedure: pull the
container out, pull out the draining nozzle, pour out the water and
replace the container.
Water from condenser tank is not drinkable! If filtered it
may be used for ironing.
Strictly switch the appliance off prior cleaning (unplug
the power cord from the wall socket, or turn the
selector jog to the position “0”).
• Clean the casing and drum interior with soft cloth and mild
detergent.
Cleaning the filterCleaning the filter
Cleaning the
condensation dryer
Cleaning the
condensation dryer
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Cleaning the water condensation device
Water condensation device should be cleaned three to four times
a year, in case of very frequent use even more often.
During cleaning a certain amount of water may drip out so it is
good to put an absorbing cloth below the opening.
• Open the exterior lid of the condenser by grabbing the handle
on the lower left part of the appliance housing and pull it
downwards.
• Remove the interior lid by first turning the lever vertically down,
then tilt the lid towards yourself and remove it.
• Turn the lock on the condenser upwards and pull the
condenser out by pulling the lever.
• Clean the device from both sides with lukewarm water and
drain it well.
• Before replacing it into its slot, clean the air channel in which
the device is mounted, and the gasket at the interior lid.
• Lock the condenser into its place.
• Insert the inner lid to seal well and lock it with a handle.
• Push the exterior lid towards the appliance to lock to its place.
After five drying cycles you need to do the following:
• remove, clean/wash and refit the filters on the interior side of
the door and the bottom side of door opening;
• remove, clean/wash and refit water condenser;
• wipe the inside of the water condenser compartment with a
damp cloth;
• wipe the entire back of the water condenser housing with a
damp cloth (reach deeply into the condenser compartment
with your hand to touch the back wall of the compartment!);
• wipe all sealings and sealing surfaces of the condenser,
condenser housing and condenser door with a damp cloth.
• Periodically clean (vacuum) the interior of air evacuation
opening and evacuation tube.
Cleaning of Vented dryerCleaning of Vented dryer
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Interferences from the ambient (for example electrical wiring) could induce signalization of different
faults. In such cases:
- switch the appliance off, and wait for a few seconds;
- plug in the appliance and repeat the drying program.
If the fault repeats, call authorized service shop.
Warranty shall not apply in case of failures due to interferences from the environment (lightning
stroke, power supply circuit faults, natural disasters).
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Trouble Check
Appliance does not work: • If there is current in the socket and if the fuse is functioning.
• If the plug is correctly inserted into the socket.
There is current in the
socket, but the drum is not
rolling:
• If the door is closed tightly (press it towards the appliance).
• If the program runs according to instructions.
• If the container is full (only with condensation dryer),
• If appropriate drying time is selected.
Laundry is not dry: • If the filter is clean.
• If the condensation device is clean (only with condensation
dryer).
• If the room is adequately ventilated.
• If the amount of laundry to be dried is not too big.
• If the evacuation tube is too long (only with vented dryer - max 2
m).
• If the laundry loaded in the drum has not been spun enough or if
appropriate drying time has been set.
• If the room is too hot (over 25°C, applies for condensation dryer).
The condensation is
inadequate:
• If the room temperature is too high.
• If the condensation device is clean.
Unevenly dried laundry: • If the amount of laundry to be dried is not too big.
• If different fabrics are dried together (group the laundry according
to the type of fabrics).
The machine signals errors or failures in operation by flashing signal LED's.
Record number of flashes representing the failure, shut the machine off and call nearest authoriyed
service.
If a failure occurs due to incorrect installation or inappropriate use of the appliance, the guarantee
is void, and the repair bill shall be settled by the user.
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Note:
Indicated drying time corresponds to the laundry spun at
indicated spin rpm. In case of higher or lower spin rpm the times
are accordingly shorter or longer.
Drying time is also prolonged in case of excessively large pieces
of laundry.
When the XL function is selected, drying time is extended.
Measured values may differ from the actual ones due to
fluctuations in the type or quantity of laundry, spinning, power
oscillation as well as ambience temperature and humidity.
For illustration the chart gives values for 6/7 kg of testing laundry
(measured by the EN61121 standard) on different RPM of final
spin in washing machine (program dry for storage).
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Type of
laundry
Max. load in kg
Level of dryness
Extra
functions Revolutions per minute
Lower tempera-ture Anti crease off
1200 rpm 800 rpm
Drying time (min)
Vent. Con. Vent. Con.
6kg 7kg 6kg 7kg 6kg 7kg 6kg 7kg 6kg 7kg
Cotton 67 dry for storage {{
85 98 95/90* 110/100* 105 140 120/110* 130/120*
iron dry {{
75 89 85/80* 100/90* 95 110 100/90* 117/105*
Synthetics
3 3,5
1000 rpm 800 rpm
dry for storage {{
35 40 55/50* 60/55* 45 50 65/60* 70/65*
iron dry {{
30 35 45/40* 50/45* 35 40 50/45* 55/50*
Delicate 2,5 3 dry for storage z{
30 35 50/45* 55/50* 40 42 60/55* 65/60*
Ventilation ventilation of
dry laundry - - 20 min.
{possible zcompulsory
* energy efficiency class B
Rounds/
min
Remaining mois-
ture
Drying time
in minutes
Power consumption
in kWh
L % vented
dryer
condensation
dryer
vented
dryer
condensation
dryer
6 kg 7 kg 6 kg 7 kg 6 kg 7 kg 6 kg 7 kg 6 kg 7 kg
800 4,2 4,9 70 110 130 120/110* 140/120* 4,0 4,6 4,4/4,1* 5,1/5,0*
1000 3,4 4,0 58 92 104 100/100* 117/110* 3,3 3,8 3,7/3,3* 4,2/3,9*
1200 3,3 3,8 55 85 98 95/90* 110/100* 3,1 3,6 3,4/3,1* 3,9/3,7*
1400 3,0 3,5 50 75 89 85/80* 100/90* 2,8 3,2 3,1/2,9* 3,6/3,4*
1600 2,6 3,1 44 68 77 74/70* 88/80* 2,5 2,9 2,7/2,6* 3,2/3,0*
* energy efficiency class B
Tables
Drying time table
Table of consumption
values

SP PG1 237280/en (10-09)
We reserve the rights to make any changes or mistakes in these operation
instructions.
Drying
Drying in drier not permitted
Drain, hang on washing line and dry
Do not drain, hang wet and dry
Drain, lay on a flat surface and dry
Machine drying not permitted
Drying at normal temperature
Drying at lower temperature
Table of textile symbols