Grundig GTN 38250 MGC User manual

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ROEN
DRYER
USER INSTRUCTIONS
GTN 38250 MGC

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Please read this user manual
first ...................................... 3
2 Important instructions for
safety and environment....... 4
2.1 General safety . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.1.1 Electrical safety . . . . . . . 5
2.1.2 Product safety. . . . . . . . . 6
2.2 Mounting over a washing
machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3 Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.4 Child safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.5 Compliance with the WEEE
regulation and disposing of
the waste product . . . . . . . . . 9
2.6 Compliance with RoHS
Directive:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.7 Package information . . . . . . . 9
2.8 Technical Specifications . . . 10
3 Your Dryer ............................. 11
3.1 Package Contents . . . . . . . . 11
4 Installation ............................ 12
4.1 Appropriate installation
location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.2 Removing the transportation
safety assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
4.3 Under counter installation . 13
4.4 Connecting to the drain. . . . 13
4.5 Adjusting the feet. . . . . . . . .14
4.6 Electrical connection. . . . . . 14
4.7 Transportation of the
product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.8 Warnings about sounds. . . . 14
4.9 Changing the illumination
lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5 Preparation ........................... 16
5.1 Laundry suitable for drying in
the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.2 Laundry unsuitable for drying
in the machine . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.3 Preparing laundry for drying16
5.4 Things to be done for energy
saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.5 Correct load capacity. . . . . . 17
6 Operating the product............ 18
6.1 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.2 Display Symbols. . . . . . . . . .18
6.3 Preparing the machine . . . . 19
6.4 Programme selection . . . . . 19
6.5 Main programmes . . . . . . . . 19
6.6 Additional programmes . . . 19
6.7 Auxiliary functions . . . . . . . . 22
6.8 Warning symbols . . . . . . . . .22
6.9 Starting the programme . . .23
6.10 Child Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
6.11 Changing the programme
after it has started. . . . . . . .24
6.12 Canceling the programme 24
6.13 End of programme. . . . . . . 25
7 Maintenance and cleaning..... 26
7.1 Lint Filter / Loading Door
Inner Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
7.2 Cleaning the sensors . . . . . 27
7.3 Draining the water tank. . . . 27
7.4 Cleaning the filter drawer. . 28
7.5 Cleaning the evaporator . . . 30
8 Troubleshooting..................... 31

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1. Please read this user manual first!
Dear Customer,
Thank you for preferring an Grundig product. We hope that your
product which has been manufactured with high quality and technology
will give you the best results. We advise you to read through this
manual and the other accompanying documentation carefully before
using your product and keep it for future reference. If you transfer
the product to someone else, give its manual as well. Pay attention to
all details and warnings specified in the user manual and follow the
instructions given therein.
Remember that this user manual is also applicable for several other
models. Differences between models will be identified in the manual.
Read the instructions.
Explanation of symbols
Throughout this user manual the following symbols are used:
CImportant information or useful hints about usage.
AWarning for hazardous situations with regard to life and
property.
BWarning against electric shock.
Warning against hot surfaces.
Warning against fire hazard.
Packaging of the product is made of recyclable materials
pursuant to our national environment legislation.
Do not dispose of the packaging wastes with the domestic waste
or other wastes, discard them to the dedicated collection points
designated by the local authorities.

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2. Important instructions for safety and
environment
This section contains safety instructions that will help protect
from risk of personal injury or property damage. Failure to follow
these instructions shall void any warranty.
2.1 General safety
•The dryer can be used by children at and above 8 years old
and by persons whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities
were not fully developed or who lack experience and knowledge
provided that they are supervised or trained on the safe usage
of the product and the risks it brings out. Children should not
play with the product. Cleaning and maintenance works should
not be performed by children unless they are supervised by
someone.
•Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless
continously supervised.
•Adjustable feet should not be removed. The gap between the
dryer and the floor should not be reduced with materials such
as carpet, wood and tape. This will cause problems with the
dryer.
•Always have the installation and repairing procedures carried
out by the Authorized Service.Manufacturer shall not be held
liable for damages that may arise from procedures carried out
by unauthorized persons.
•Never wash the dryer by spraying or pouring water onto it!
There is the risk of electric shock!

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2.1.1 Electrical safety
AElectrical safety instructions should be followed while
electrical connection is made during the installation.
AThe appliance must not be supplied through an external
switching device, such as a timer,or connected to a circuit
that is regularly switched on and off by utility.
•Connect the dryer to a grounded outlet protected by a fuse
at the value specified on the type label. Have the grounding
installation performed by a qualified electrician. Our company
shall not be liable for any damages that will arise when the
dryer is used without grounding in accordance with the local
regulations.
•The voltage and allowed fuse protection is stated on the type
label plate.
•The voltage specified on the type label must be equal to your
mains voltage.
•Unplug the dryer when it is not in use.
•Unplug the dryer from the mains during installation,
maintenance, cleaning and repair works.
•Do not touch the plug with wet hands! Never unplug by pulling
on the cable, always pull out by grabbing the plug.
•Do not use extension cords, multi-plugs or adaptors to connect
the dryer to power supply in order to decrease the risk of fire
and electric shock.
•Power cable plug must be easily accessible after installation.
BDamaged mains cable should be changed notifying the
Authorized Service.
BIf the dryer is faulty, it must not be operated unless it is
repaired by an authorized service agent! There is the risk
of electric shock!

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2.1.2 Product safety
Superheating of the clothes inside of the dryer can occur
if you cancel the programme or in the event of a power
failure whilst the dryer is running, this concentration
of heat can cause self-combustion and fire so always
activate the ventilation programme to cool down or
quickly remove all laundry from the dryer in order to
hang them up and dissipate the heat.
Points to be taken into consideration for fire hazard:
Below specified laundry or items must not be dried in the
dryer considering fire hazard.
•Unwashed laundry items
•Items soiled with oil, acetone, alcohol, fuel oil,
kerosene, stain removers, turpentine, paraffin or
paraffin removers must be washed in hot water with
plenty of detergent before being dried in the dryer.
For this reason especially the items containing the
above specified stains must be washed very well, to do
this use adequate detergent and choose a high washing
temperature.
Below specified laundry or items must not be dried in
the dryer due to the fire hazard:
•Garments or pillows bolstered with rubber foam
(latex foam), shower bonnets, water resistant textiles,
materials with rubber reinforcement and rubber foam
pads.
•Clothing cleaned with industrial chemicals.
Items such as lighter, match, coins, metal parts, needle
etc. may damage the drum set or may lead to functional
problems. Therefore check all the laundry that you will
load into your dryer.
Never stop your dryer before the programme completes.
If you must do this, remove all laundry quickly and lay
them out to dissipate the heat.
Clothes that are washed inadequately may ignite on their
own and even may ignite after drying ends.

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•You must provide enough ventilation in order to prevent
gases exiting from devices operating with other types of fuels
including the naked flame from accumulating in the room due
to the back fire effect.
AUnderwear that contains metal reinforcements should
not be dried in the dryer. Dryer may be damaged if metal
reinforcements come loose and break off during drying.
CUse softeners and similar products in accordance with
the instructions of their manufacturers.
CAlways clean the lint filter before or after each loading.
Never operate the dryer without the lint filter installed.
•Never attempt to repair the dryer by yourself. Do not perform
any repair or replacement procedures on the product even if
you know or have the ability to perform the required procedure
unless it is clearly suggested in the operating instructions or the
published service manual. Otherwise, you will be putting your
life and others’ lives in danger.
•There must not be a lockable, sliding or hinged door that may
block the opening of the loading door in the place where your
dryer is to be installed.
•Install your dryer at places suitable for home use. (Bathroom,
closed balcony, garage etc.)
•Make sure that pets do not enter the dryer. Check the inside of
the dryer before operating it.
•Do not lean on the loading door of your dryer when it is open,
otherwise it may fall over.
•The lint must not be allowed to accumulate around the tumble
dryer

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2.2 Mounting over a washing machine
•A fixing device should be used between the two machines when
installing the dryer above a washing machine. The fitting device
must be installed by the authorized service agent.
•Total weight of the washing machine and the dryer -with full
load- when they are placed on top of each other reaches to
approx. 180 kilograms. Place the products on a solid floor that
has sufficient load carrying capacity!
AWashing machine cannot be placed on the dryer. Pay
attention to the above warnings during the installation on
your washing machine.
Installation Table for Washing Machine and Dryer
Dryer Depth Washing Machine Depth
62 cm 60 cm 54 cm 50 cm 49 cm 45 cm 40 cm
54 cm Can be stacked Can be
stacked Cannot be
stacked
60 cm Can be stacked Cannot be
stacked
2.3 Intended use
•Dryer has been designed for domestic use. It is not suitable for
commercial use and it must not be used out of its intended use.
•Use the dryer only for drying laundry that are marked
accordingly.
•The manufacturer waives any responsibility arisen from
incorrect usage or transportation.
•The service life of the dryer that you purchased is 10 years.
During this period, original spare parts will be available to
operate the dryer properly.

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2.4 Child safety
•Packaging materials are dangerous for the children. Keep
packaging materials away from children.
•Electrical products are dangerous for the children. Keep
children away from the product when it is operating. Do not let
them tamper with the dryer. Use the child-proof lock in order to
prevent the children to tamper with the dryer.
CChild-proof lock is on the control panel. (See Child lock)
•Keep loading door closed even when the dryer is not in use.
2.5 Compliance with the WEEE regulation
and disposing of the waste product
This product complies with EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/
EU). This product bears a classification symbol for waste
electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
This product has been manufactured with high quality
parts and materials which can be reused and are suitable
for recycling. Do not dispose of the waste product with normal
domestic and other wastes at the end of its service life. Take it to
the collection center for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. Please consult your local authorities to learn about
these collection centers.
2.6 Compliance with RoHS Directive:
The product you have purchased complies with EU RoHS
Directive (2011/65/EU). It does not contain harmful and
prohibited materials specified in the Directive.
2.7 Package information
Packaging materials of the product are manufactured
from recyclable materials in accordance with our National
Environment Regulations. Do not dispose of the packaging
materials together with the domestic or other wastes. Take them
to the packaging material collection points designated by the
local authorities.

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2.8 Technical Specifications
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Height (Min. / Max.) 84,6 cm / 86,6 cm*
Width 59,7 cm
Depth 57,8 cm
Capacity (max.) 8 kg**
Net weight (± 4 kg) 46 kg
Width
See type label***Voltage
Rated power input
* Min. height: Height with adjustable feet are closed.
Max. height: Height with adjustable feet are opened maximum.
** Dry laundry weight before washing.
*** Type label is located behind the loading door.
CTechnical specifications of the dryer are subject to
specification without notice to improve the quality of the
product.
CFigures in this manual are schematic and may not match
the product exactly.
C
Values stated on markers on the dryer or in the other
published documentation accompanying with the dryer
are obtained in laboratory in accordance with the relevant
standards. Depending on operational and environmental
conditions of the dryer, these values may vary.

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3. Your Dryer
3.1 Package Contents
12 3 5
4
1. Water drain hose *
2. Filter drawer spare sponge*
3. User Manual*
4. Drying basket*
5. Drying basket user manual*
*It can be supplied with your machine depending on its model.

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4. Installation
Before the calling the nearest
Authorized Service for the
installation of the dryer, ensure that
electrical installation and water drain
is appropriate referring to the user's
manual.(See 4.4 Connecting to the
drain and 4.6 Electrical connection)
If they are not suitable, contact a
qualified electrician and technician to
make necessary arrangements.
CPreparation of the dryer's
location as well as the
electrical and waste water
installations is under
customer's responsibility.
APrior to installation, visually
check if the dryer has any
defects on it. If the drier
is damaged, do not have
it installed. Damaged
products cause risks for
your safety.
ALet your dryer wait for 12
hours before starting to use
it.
4.1 Appropriate installation
location
Install the dryer on a stable and
level surface.
Dryer is heavy. Do not move it by
yourself.
• Operate your dryer in a
well ventilated, dust-free
environment.
• The gap between the dryer
and the surface should not be
reduced by the materials such as
carpet, wood and tape.
• Do not cover the ventilation grills
of the dryer.
• There must not be a lockable,
sliding or hinged door that may
block the opening of the loading
door in the place where your
dryer is to be installed.
• Once the dryer is installed, it
should stay at the same place
where its connections have been
made. When installing the dryer,
make sure that its rear wall does
not touch anywhere (tap, socket,
etc.).
• Place the dryer at least 1 cm
away from the edges of other
furniture.
• Your dryer can be operated at
temperatures between +5°C
and +35°C. If the operating
conditions fall outside of this
range, operation of the dryer will
be adversely affected and it can
get damaged.
BDo not place the dryer on
the power cable.
4.2 Removing the transportation
safety assembly
ARemove the transportation
safety assembly before
using the dryer for the first
time.
Open the loading door.
• There is a nylon bag inside the
drum that contains a piece
of styrofoam. Hold it from its
section marked with XX XX.
• Pull the nylon towards yourself
and remove the transportation
safety assembly.

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ACheck that no part of
the transportation safety
assembly remains inside
the drum.
4.3 Under counter installation
• This product can be installed
under a counter if the height of
the counter is sufficient.
AWhile using undercounter
dryer, it should never
be operated without
undercounter installation
part. For the appropriate
undercounter installation
part contact the Authorized
Service.
Dryer Depth 60 cm 54 cm
Stock number
of under-bench
installation part 2979700200 2973600200
• Leave at least 3 cm of space
around the sides and the rear
wall of the dryer when installing
it under a counter.
CIf installed under a
countertop, drying durations
can extend.
4.4 Connecting to the drain
In products equipped with condenser
unit, water accumulates in the water
tank during the drying cycle. You
should drain accumulated water
after each drying cycle.
You can directly drain accumulated
water through the water drain hose
supplied with the product instead
of periodically draining the water
collected in the water tank.
Connecting the water drain hose
1-2Pull hose at the behind of
the dryer by hand in order to
disconnect it from where it is
connected. Do not use any tools
to remove the hose.
3Connect one end of the drain
hose supplied with the dryer to
the connection point from where
you removed the hose of the
product in previous step.
4Connect the other end of the
drain hose directly to the
wastewater drain or to the
washbasin.
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3 4
2
AHose connection should
be made in a safe manner.
Your drain house will be
flooded if the hose comes
out of its housing during
water discharge.
CWater drain hose should
be attached to a height of
maximum 80 cm.
CMake sure that the water
drain hose is not stepped on
and it is not folded between
the drain and the machine.

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4.5 Adjusting the feet
In order to ensure that the dryer
operates more silently and vibration-
free, it must stand level and balanced
on its feet. Balance the machine by
adjusting the feet.
Turn the feet to left or right until the
dryer stands level and firmly.
CNever unscrew the
adjustable feet from their
housings.
4.6 Electrical connection
For specific instructions for
electrical connection required during
installation (see 2.1.1 Electrical
Safety)
4.7 Transporation of the dryer
• Unplug the dryer before
transporting it.
• Drain all water that has
remained in the dryer.
If direct water drain connection
is made, then remove the hose
connections.
AWe recommend carrying the
dryer in upright position.
If it is not possible to carry
the machine in the upright
position, we recommend
carrying it by tilting towards
the right side when looked
from the front.
4.8 Warnings about sounds
CIt is normal to hear a
metallic noise from the
compressor sometimes
during operation.
CWater collected during
operation is pumped to
water tank. It is normal to
hear pumping noise during
this process.

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4.9 Changing the illumination
lamp
In case an illumination lamp is used
in your laundry dryer.To change
the Bulb/LED used for illumination
of your tumble dryer, call your
Authorized Service.
The lamp(s) used in this appliance
is not suitable for household room
illumination. The intended purpose
of this lamp is to assist the user to
place laundry in the tumble dryer in
a comfortable way. The lamps used
in this appliance have to withstand
extreme physical conditions such as
vibrations and temperatures above
50 °C.

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5. Preparation
5.1 Laundry suitable for drying in the dryer
Always obey the instructions given on the garment tags. Dry only the laundry
having a label stating that they are suitable for drying in a dryer and make sure
that you select the appropriate programme.
Drying
Settings
At any temperature At high temperature At medium temperature At low temperature Without heating Hang to dry Lay to dry Hang wet to dry Lay in shadow to dry Dry-cleanable
Iron -
IRON
Dry or Steam Iron at high
temperature
Iron at medium
temperature Iron at low
temperature
Do not iron
Iron without
steam
Maximum temperature 200 0C150 0C110 0C
LAUNDRY DRYING SYMBOLS
Drying
Symbols Suitable for
dryer No Iron Sensitive /
Delicate dry
Do not dry
with dryer
Do not dry Do not dry-
clean
5.2 Laundry not suitable for
drying in the dryer
CDelicate embroidered
fabrics, woolen, silk
garments, delicate and
valuable fabrics, airtight
items and tulle curtains are
not suitable for machine
drying.
5.3 Preparing laundry for drying
• Laundry may be tangled with
each other after washing.
Separate the laundry items
before placing them into the
dryer.
• Dry garments having metal
accessories such as zippers,
inside out.
• Fasten the zippers, hooks and
buckles and button sheets.
5.4 Things to be done for energy
saving
Following information will help you
use the dryer in an ecological and
energy-efficient manner.
• Spin your laundry at the
highest speed possible when
washing them. Thus, the drying
time is shortened and energy
consumption is reduced.
• Sort out the laundry depending
on their type and thickness.
Dry the same type of laundry
together. For example thin
kitchen towels and table clothes
dries earlier than thick bathroom
towels.

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• Follow the instructions in the
user manual for programme
selection.
• Do not open the loading door
of the machine during drying
unless necessary. If you must
certainly open the loading door,
do not to keep it open for a long
time.
• Do not add wet laundry while the
dryer is in operation
• Clean the lint filter before or
after each drying cycle. (See 7.1
Lint Filter / Loading Door Inner
Surface)
• Clean the filter periodically when
there is visible air collection on it
or when the symbol lights up, if
there is a filter drawer cleaning
warning symbol “ ” available.
(See 7.4 Cleaning the filter
drawer)
• Ventilate the room, where the
dryer is located, well during
drying.
5.5 Correct load capacity
Follow the instructions in the
“Programme selection and
consumption table”. Do not load
more than the capacity values stated
in the table.
CIt is not recommended
to load the dryer with
laundry exceeding the level
indicated in the figure.
Drying performance will
degrade when the machine
is overloaded. Furthermore,
dryer and the laundry can
get damaged.
Following weights are given as
examples.
Laundry Approximate
weights (g)*
Cotton quit covers
(double) 1500
Cotton quit covers
(single) 1000
Bed sheets (double) 500
Bed sheets (single) 350
Large tablecloths 700
Small tablecloths 250
Tea napkins 100
Bath towels 700
Hand towels 350
Blouses 150
Cotton shirts 300
Shirts 250
Cotton dresses 500
Dresses 350
Jeans 700
Handkerchiefs (10
pieces) 100
T-Shirts 125
*Dry laundry weight before washing.

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7 6 54
3
Remaining time indicator*
Filter drawer /Heat exchanger cleaning
Filter cleaning warning symbol
Audio warning Symbol
Child Lock warning symbol
Water Tank warning symbol
End Time Symbol
Start / Pause symbol
Programme progress bar
*Time that appears on display indicates the remaining time
until the end of the programme and changes according to
the dampness level of the laundry and model of the dryer.
6. Operating the product
6.1 Control panel
1. On/Off/Cancel button
2. Programme number indicator
3. Display
4. Start / Pause button
5. End time setting selection button
6. Audio warning level / Child lock
button
7. Timer programmes selection
button
8. Programme selection knob
6.2 Display Symbols

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6.3 Preparing the machine
1. Plug in the machine.
2. Place the laundry in the
machine.
3. Press the On/off/cancel button
for 1 second (long).
4. When your machine is operated
for the first time, it starts
with the default programme
(wardrobe dryness for cottons).
CPressing the On/Off/Cancel
button does not necessarily
mean the programme
has started. Press Start/
Pause button to start the
programme.
6.4 Programme selection
1. Decide the appropriate
programme from the table below
which includes drying levels.
2. Select the desired programme
with the Programme Selection
knob.
Extra Dry
Only the cotton laundry
is dried at normal
temperature. Thick and
multi layered laundry
(towels, linens, jeans
and etc.) are dried in
a way that they do not
require ironing before
being placed in the
wardrobe.
Cupboard
Dry
Normal laundry
(tablecloths, underwear
and etc.) are dried in
a way that they do not
require ironing before
being placed in the
wardrobe.
Cupboard
Dry Plus
Normal laundry (E.g.:
tablecloths, underwear)
are dried in a way that
they do not require
ironing before placing in
the drawers, but more
than those in the ready
to wear option.
Iron Dry Normal laundry (shirts, dresses and etc.) are
dried ready to be ironed.
CFor further programme
details, see, "Programme
selection and consumption
table".
6.5 Main programmes
Depending on the fabric type, the
following main programmes are
available:
• Cottons
Dry durable laundry with this
programme. Dries at normal
temperature. It is recommended to
use for your cotton items (bed sheets,
quilt covers, towels, bathrobes, etc.).
• Synthetics
Dry less durable laundry with this
programme. Recommended for
synthetics.
6.6 Additional programmes
For special cases, following
additional programmes are available
in the machine.
CAdditional programmes
may differ according to the
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• Bedding
Dry fiber quilts with ‘machine-
dryable’ label only. Make sure you are
loading the quilt in the correct way
to avoid damages on the machine
and the quilt. Take out the quilt
cover before loading the quilt in the
machine. Fold the quilt in two before
loading.
- Do not load more than 1 double-
size fiber quilt (200x200 cm). Do not
dry items containing cotton such as
quilts, pillows and etc.
- Do not dry items other than quilts
such as carpets, rugs or mats.
Permanent damage may arise in
your machine.
CTo obtain better results from
your dryer, your laundry
must be washed with
suitable programmes and
spun at the recommended
spin speeds in the washing
machine.
• Shirts
This programme dries the shirts
more sensitively and creases them
less and thus, helps to iron them
more easily.
CThere may be a little
moisture on the shirts at the
end of the programme. We
recommend you not to leave
the shirts in the dryer.
• Jeans
Use this programme to dry your
jeans that are spun at high speeds in
the washing machine.
• Sportswear
Use this programme to dry together
the synthetic and cotton laundry
items and the laundry items made of
mixed fabrics.
• Wool refresh
Use this programme to ventilate and
soften the woollen laundry that can
be washed in the washing machine.
Do not use to dry the laundry
completely. Take out and ventilate
the laundry immediately after the
programme is over.
• Daily
This programme is used to dry
cottons and synthetics daily, and lasts
for 125 minutes.
• Shirts 30’
Use this programme to make 2 shirts
ready for ironing in 30 minutes.
• Delicates
You can dry your highly delicate
laundry (silk blouses, fine underwear,
etc.) that are suitable for drying or
laundry which is advised to be hand-
washed at a lower temperature.
CIt is recommended to
use a cloth bag to avoid
certain delicate garments
and laundry from getting
creased or damaged. Take
your laundry immediately
out of the dryer and hang
them after the programme
ends in order to prevent
them being creased.
• Freshen Up
Only ventilation is performed for 10
minutes without blowing hot air. You
can air the clothes that have been
kept in closed environments for a
long time and deodorize unpleasant
odours thanks to this programme.
• Timer programmes
You can select one of the 10 min., 20
min., 30 min., 40 min., 50 min., 60
min., 80 min., 100 min., 120 min., 140
min. and 160 min. timer programmes
to achieve the desired final drying
level at low temperatures.
CWith this programme, the
machine dries for the time
selected regardless of the
dryness level.