Gorenje DE8B Technical manual

EN
DETAILED
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USE OF A DRYER
www.gorenje.com
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The following symbols are used throughout the manual and they have the following meanings:
Information, advice, tip, or recommendation
Warning – general danger
Warning – danger of electric shock
Warning – danger of hot surface
Warning – danger of fire
It is important that you carefully read the instructions.
Life is complicated today. Let's make at least laundry care simple!
Your new WaveActive dryer uses innovative technology and
the latest achievements in laundry care to help you simplify your
daily household chores. The WaveActive technology offers the
gentlest care for any garment, with minimum creasing. Moreover,
your new dryer is also friendly to the environment as it uses power
in the most economical way possible.
This dryer is intended solely for household use. Please do not use
it to dry clothes that are not suitable for machine drying.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DRYING
PROCESS,
STEP BY STEP
INTRODUCTION
TROUBLE-
SHOOTING
PREPARING
THE DRYER
BEFORE FIRST
USE
MISCELLANE-
OUS
4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
14 DESCRIPTION OF THE DRYER
15 Technical information
16 Control unit
18 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
20 Selecting the room
23 Adjusting the dryer feet
24 Draining the condensate
25 Connecting to the power mains
26 Moving and transport after installation
27 BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME
28 DRYING PROCESS, STEP BY STEP (1 - 6)
28 Step 1: Heed the labels on the laundry
29 Step 2: Preparing for the laundry drying process
33 Step 3: Choosing the drying programme
36 Step 4: Selecting extra functions
41 Step 5: Starting the drying programme
41 Step 6: End of the drying programme
42 INTERRUPTIONS AND CHANGING THE PROGRAMME
44 MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
45 Cleaning the net filter in the door
46 Cleaning the condenser unit
47 Emptying the condensate tank
48 Cleaning the dryer
49 TROUBLESHOOTING
49 What to do ...?
50 Troubleshooting table
53 Servicing
54 TIPS FOR DRYING AND ECONOMIC USE YOUR DRYER
55 DISPOSAL
56 TYPICAL CONSUMPTION TABLE
DRYER
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE!
WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or
injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned
in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline,
dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive
substances, as they give off vapours that could ignite or
explode.
3. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance.
Close supervision of children is necessary when the
appliance is used near children.
4. Before the appliance is removed from service or
discarded, remove the door to the drying compartment.
5. Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is moving.
6. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be
exposed to the weather.
7. Do not tamper with controls.
8. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or
attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended
in the user-maintenance instructions or in published
user-repair instructions that you understand and have the
skills to carry out.
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9. Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static
unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric
softener or product.
10. Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or
similarly textured rubber-like materials.
11. Clean lint screen before or after each load.
12. Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent
surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint,
dust, and dirt.
13. The interior of the appliance and exhaust duct should be
cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.
14. Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer.
Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute
to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch
fire. To reduce the risk of fire due to contaminated loads,
the final part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat
(cool down period). Avoid stopping 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.
15. WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric
shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service
representative or personnel if you are in doubt as to
whether the appliance is properly grounded.
Carefully read the instructions for use before using the
dryer.
Please, do not use the dryer without reading and
understanding these instructions for use first.
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These instructions for use of a dryer are supplied with
different types or models of dryers. Therefore, they may
include descriptions of settings or equipment that are not
available in your dryer.
Failure to observe the instructions for use or inappropriate
use of the dryer may result in damage to the laundry or the
appliance, or injury to the user. Keep the instruction manual
handy, near the dryer.
Instructions for use are available on our website at
www.gorenje.com.
Your dryer is intended solely for household use. If the
dryer is used for professional, for-profit purpose or purpose
exceeding normal use in a household, or if the dryer is used
by a person who is not a consumer, the warranty period shall
be equal to the shortest warranty period required by relevant
legislation.
Follow the instructions for correct installation of the Gorenje
dryer and connection to the power mains (see chapter
»INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION«).
All and any repairs or maintenance tasks on the dryer should
only be done by trained experts. Unprofessional repair may
result in an accident or major malfunction.
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To avoid danger, a damaged power cord may only be
replaced by the manufacturer, a service technician, or an
authorized person.
After installation, the dryer should stand still for two
hours before it is connected to the power mains.
At least two persons are required to install the tumble dryer
on top of a washing machine.
WARNING: The dryer may not be connected to the power
mains using an extension cord.
Do not connect the tumble dryer to an electrical outlet
intended for an electric shaver or a hair dryer.
Do not connect the dryer to power mains using an external
switching device such as a programme timer, or connect it
to power mains that is regularly switched on and off by the
power supply provider.
WARNING: In case of a defect, only use approved spare
parts by authorized manufacturers.
WARNING: In case of incorrect dryer connection,
incorrect use, or servicing by an unauthorized person, the
user shall bear the cost of any damage as such damage shall
not be covered by warranty.
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Always use the ducts or hoses supplied with the dryer.
Install the dryer in a room with adequate ventilation and a
temperature between 50°F (10°C) and 77°F (25°C).
Place the dryer on a level and stable solid (concrete) base.
WARNING: Do not place the dryer behind lockable or
sliding door, or door with a hinge on the opposite side of the
dryer door hinge. Install the dryer in such way that the door
can always be freely opened.
Never block the air exhaust (evacuation opening).
WARNING: Do not place the dryer on a carpet with long
fibres as this may impede air circulation.
Air in the dryer environment should not contain dust
particles. The air where the dryer is installed should be
thoroughly ventilated to prevent reverse flow of gases
released from the gas appliances with open fire (e.g. a
fireplace).
Make sure the fibres do not accumulate around the dryer.
The appliance may not be in contact with a wall or adjacent
furniture.
Do not use the dryer to dry any laundry that has not been
washed.
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Laundry stained with oil, acetone, alcohol, oil derivatives,
stain removers, turpentine, wax, and wax removers should be
washed in a washing machine with hot water and detergent
before it is dried in the dryer.
Clothing that includes latex, rubber parts, shower and
bathing caps, and laundry or covers with rubber foam may
not be dried in the dryer.
Use laundry conditioners or similar products in compliance
with manufacturer's instructions.
WARNING: Remove all objects such as lighters and
matches from the pockets.
If the condensate tube is blocked or clogged, then tumble
dryer operation is stopped (see chapter »PAUSING AND
CHANGING THE PROGRAMME/Full condensate tank«).
Before moving the dryer or before storing it in a non-heated
room during the winter, the condensate tank has to be
emptied.
Clean the dryer filter after each drying cycle. If you have
removed the filter, replace it before the next drying cycle.
After each cleaning cycle, replace the condenser unit
into the air duct. Dryer operation without the condenser unit
or with a damaged condenser unit is hazardous and could
result in a fire (see chapter »DESCRIPTION OF THE DRYER
and CLEANING THE CONDENSER UNIT«).
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WARNING: Do not use any solvents or cleaning
agents that could damage the dryer (please observe
the recommendations and warnings provided by the
manufacturers of the cleaning agents).
Never add chemicals or fragrances into the condensate
tank (see chapter »DESCRIPTION OF THE DRYER and
EMPTYING THE CONDENSATE TANK«).
After the drying process, unplug the dryer power cord
from the power outlet.
The dryer is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with physical or mental impairments, or persons
with lacking experience and knowledge. These persons
should be instructed about the use of the dryer by a person
responsible for their safety.
The warranty does not cover consumables, minor
deviations in colour, increased noise that results from
appliance age and which does not affect the functionality of
the dryer, and aesthetic defects on components, which do
not affect the dryer's functionality and safety.
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CHILD SAFETY
Do not allow children to play with the dryer.
Prevent your children and pets from entering the dryer drum.
Before closing the dryer door and running the programme,
make sure there is nothing except laundry in the drum (e.g. if
a child climbed into the dryer drum and closed the door from
the inside).
Activate the child lock. See chapter »STEP 4: SETTING THE
EXTRA FUNCTIONS/Child lock«.
Do not let children younger than three years to come
near the tumble dryer, unless they are under constant
supervision.
The dryer is made in compliance with all relevant safety
standards.
This dryer may be used by children aged 8 years and above
and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, but only
if they are supervised during the use of the appliance, if
they have been provided relevant instructions regarding
safe use of the dryer, and if they understand the hazards
of inappropriate use. Make sure children do not play with
the dryer. Children may not clean the dryer or perform any
maintenance tasks without supervision.
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WARNING: DANGER OF HOT SURFACE
The back of the dryer may get very hot during operation.
Wait for the dryer to cool down completely before
touching its back side.
If you open the dryer door during the drying process, the
clothes may be very hot and there is a risk of burning.
Never stop the drying process before it is completed; if
you do interrupt the cycle for any reason, be careful when
removing the laundry from the drum as it is very hot. Quickly
remove the laundry from the drum and spread it to allow it to
cool down as quickly as possible.
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SAFETY
WARNING: Only use the dryer to dry laundry that was
washed with water. Do not dry any laundry that was washed
or cleaned with flammable cleaners or substances (such
as gasoline, trichloroethylene etc.) as this may result in an
explosion.
If you have cleaned your clothes with industrial cleaners or
chemical substances, do not dry them in the dryer.
The dryer is protected with an automatic switch-off system
in case of overheating. This system will switch off the dryer if
the temperature is too high.
If the net filter is clogged, the overheating automatic switch-
off system may be activated. Clean the filter, wait for the
dryer to cool down, and try running it again. If the dryer still
fails to start, call a service technician.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE DRYER
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BACK
1 Power cord
2 Condensate discharge hose
3 Adjustable feet
FRONT
1 Condensate tank
2 On/off button
3 Programme selector knob
4 Start/pause button
5 Control unit
6 Door
7 Net filter
8 Air vent
9 Condenser unit
10 Rating plate
3 6
9
4 51
10 78
2
2
3
1
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
(DEPENDING ON THE MODEL)
TYPE: SP15/XXX MODEL: XXXXXX/X
Art.No.: XXXXXX Ser.No.: XXXXXXXX
220-240 V ~ XX Hz XX A
IPX4
MADE IN SLOVENIA
Pmax.: XXXX W XXXX W X kg
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Width 23½" (600 mm)
Height 33½" (850 mm)
Dryer depth (a) 24½" (625 mm)
Depth with door closed 25½" (653 mm)
Depth with door open (b) 44½" (1134 mm)
Weight XX/YY lb (XX/YY kg) (depending on the model)
Rated voltage See rating plate
Fuse See rating plate
Nominal power See rating plate
Maximum load See rating plate
Rating plate
Rating plate with basic information about the dryer is fitted on the front wall of the dryer door
opening (see chapter »DESCRIPTION OF THE DRYER«).
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CONTROL UNIT
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3START/PAUSE BUTTON
Use this button to start or
stop the programme.
Upon start-up or during pause,
the button light will flash; when
the programme is started
and in progress, it will be lit
continuously.
1ON/OFF BUTTON
Switching the dryer on and
off.
2PROGRAMME
SELECTOR KNOB
1 2 3
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4
EXTRA DRY
Lighting of the symbol
when the function is selected
5
GENTLECARE (LOWER
TEMPERATURE)
6
CHILD LOCK symbol
lighting
Press the positions 4+7 and
hold them for 3 seconds.
7
START DELAY
Option to set a start delay
8
CLEAN THE FILTER
symbol lighting
9 EMPTY THE
CONDENSATE TANK
symbol lighting
10 ANTI CREASE
Lighting of the symbol
and anti-crease time.
7 8 96 104 5
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
WARNING: Install the clothes dryer according to the
manufacturer’s instructions and local codes.
WARNING:Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a
qualified installer.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow
all installation instructions.
WARNING:Save these instructions.
WARNING:Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic
venting materials. If flexible metal (foil type) duct is installed, it must be of a specific type
identified by the appliance manufacturer as suitable for use with clothes dryers. Flexible venting
materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct
clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire.
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Remove all packaging. When removing the packaging, make sure not to damage the dryer with a
sharp object.
WARNING:
• Only rigid or flexible metal duct shall be used for exhausting;
• In CANADA foil-type flexible ducts that comply with the UL 2158A, shall be used;
• In CANADA the exhaust duct shall be 102 mm in diameter;
• Maximum duct length shall be 2.4 m and maximum number of bends shall be 4;
• The total length of flexible metal duct shall not exceed 2.4 m;
• The duct shall not be assembled with screws or other fastening means that extend into the
duct and catch lint.
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4" (10 cm)2" (5 cm)
4" (10 cm)
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The dryer may not be in contact with a wall or adjacent furniture. For optimum dryer operation,
we recommend observing the clearance from the walls as indicated in the figure. In case of failure
to heed the required minimum clearance, the dryer may overheat.
Vents on the back wall and the air exhaust opening on the front side of the dryer should never be
obstructed.
The room in which you will install the dryer should be sufficiently ventilated, with a temperature
between 50°F (10°C) and 77°F (25°C). Dryer operation at a lower environment temperature may
result in condensate accumulation in the dryer interior. Do not place the dryer into a place where
there is danger of freezing. Frozen water in the condensate tank and pump may damage the dryer.
The dryer emits heat. Therefore, do not place it in a very small room, as the drying process may
take longer due to limited amount of available air.
Lighting in the room should be sufficient to allow reading the information on the display unit on the
control panel.
WARNING: Appliances are not intended to be installed in a
closet.
SELECTING THE ROOM
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