Sharp KD-HCB8S7PW9-DE User manual

User Manual
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KD-HCB8S7PW9-DE
Home Appliances
Tumble Dryer

Thank you for choosing this product.
This User Manual contains important safety information and instructions on the
operation and maintenance of your appliance.
Please take the time to read this User Manual before using your appliance and keep
this book for future reference.
Icon Caption Description
WARNING Risk of serious injury or death
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Dangerous voltage
FIRE 
ATTENTION Risk of injury or material damage
IMPORTANT/NOTE Information on correct operation of the system
Read the instructions.
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CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................. 3
1.1. Electrical Safety............................................................................................... 3
1.2. Children's Safety ............................................................................................. 4
1.3. Product Safety................................................................................................. 5
1.4. Correct Use ..................................................................................................... 6
1.5. Installing On Top Of a Washing Machine......................................................... 7
2. INSTALLATION.................................................................................................. 9
2.1. Connection to Water Outlet (with optional drain hose) .................................... 9
2.1.1. Connecting the Water Discharge Hose ........................................................ 9
2.2. Adjusting the Feet.......................................................................................... 10
2.3. Electrical Connection..................................................................................... 10
2.4. Under Counter Installation............................................................................. 10
3. OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................... 10
4. PREPARING THE LAUNDRY.......................................................................... 11
4.1. Sorting the Laundry to be Dried..................................................................... 11
4.2. Preparing the Laundry to be Dried ................................................................ 12
4.3. Load Capacity................................................................................................ 12
5. USING THE TUMBLE DRYER ........................................................................ 13
5.1. Control Panel................................................................................................. 13
5.1.1. Programme Selection Knob........................................................................ 13
5.1.2. Electronic Indicator and Additional Functions............................................. 13
5.2. Programme Selection and Consumption Table ............................................. 14
5.2.1. Auxiliary Functions...................................................................................... 15
5.2.2. Starting the Programme ............................................................................. 16
5.2.3. Programme Progress ................................................................................ 17
5.3. Drum Light Information.................................................................................. 17
6. CLEANING AND CARE................................................................................... 19
6.1. Cleaning the Lint Filter................................................................................... 19
6.2. Emptying the Water Tank............................................................................... 19
6.3. Cleaning the Condenser................................................................................ 20
6.4. Cleaning the Humidity Sensor....................................................................... 20
6.5. Cleaning the Inner Surface of the Loading Door ........................................... 21
7. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................... 22
8. TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................................... 23

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9. AUTOMATIC FAULT WARNINGS AND WHAT TO DO................................... 25
10. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND PACKAGING INFORMATION ...... 26
10.1. Packaging Information................................................................................. 26
11. DESCRIBING THE ENERGY LABEL AND SAVING ENERGY..................... 26
11.1. Energy Labelling .......................................................................................... 26
11.2. Energy Efficiency ......................................................................................... 27

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PRIMARY CONSIDERATIONS
• This 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 must not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not
be made by children without supervision.
• This tumble dryer is intended only for household
and indoor use. The warranty will be void in case of
commercial use.
• Use this product only for laundry with a label that
indicates it is suitable for drying.
• The manufacturer will not accept responsibility for
damages resulting from incorrect use or transport.
• The service life time of your tumble dryer is 10
years. This is the period during which the spare
parts required for the tumble dryer to operate
properly will be commercially available.
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ventilation openings.
• Installation and repair of the machine should
only be made by an authorised repair agent.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for
damages resulting from un-authorised repairs.
WARNING: Never spray or pour water onto the
dryer to wash it! There is risk of electric shock!
• Leave at least 3 cm of space between the side and
rear walls of the product and above if you plan on
placing your appliance under a worktop.
• Assembly / disassembly for under-counter
installation if neccessary must be done by an
authorised service agent.

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• Before installation, check the product for visible
damage. Never install or operate a damaged
product.
• Keep pets away from the dryer.
• Fabric softeners, or similar products, should
be used in accordance with the manufacturers
instructions.
• Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters
and matches.
• The appliance must not be installed behind a
lockable door, a sliding door or a door with a hinge
on the opposite side to that of the tumble dryer, if it
prevents the door from being fully opened.

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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This section contains safety instructions that will help
protect you from risk of personal injury or property
damage. Failure to follow these instructions will void
any warranty.
1.1. Electrical Safety
• The appliance must not be supplied through an
external switching device, such as a timer, or
connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on
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• Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. Always
pull the plug to unplug the product, otherwise, there
will be risk of an electric shock.
• Connect the dryer to a grounded socket with fuse
protection. Have the earth connection installed by
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responsible for damages/losses resulting from using
the dryer without an earth connection as required
by local regulations.
• The voltage and the allowable fuse protection are
indicated on the type plate.(For the type plate,
please see Overview)
• Voltage and frequency values indicated on the
type plate must be equal to the mains voltage and
frequency value in your house.
• Unplug the dryer when it is not used for an
extended period, and before installation,
maintenance, cleaning and repair, otherwise, the
dryer may get damaged.
• The plug socket must be freely accessible at all
times after installation.

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give you an electric shock. When damaged it must
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personnel.
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use extension cords, multi sockets or adapters to
connect the dryer to mains power.
1.2. Children's Safety
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• This 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 must not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not
be made by children without supervision.
• Do not leave children unattended near the machine.
• Children might lock themselves in the machine
resulting in risk of death.
• Do not allow children to touch the glass door during
operation. The surface becomes extremely hot and
may cause skin damage.
• Keep packaging material away from children.
• Poisoning and irritation may occur if detergent and
cleaning materials are consumed or come into
contact with the skin and eyes.

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• Keep cleaning materials out of the reach of children
Electrical products are dangerous for children.
• Keep children away from the product while it is
running.
• To prevent children from interrupting the dryer cycle,
you can use the child lock to avoid any changes in
the running programme.
• Do not allow children to sit/climb on or climb inside
the product.
1.3. Product Safety
Due to risk of re, the following laundry items
and products should NEVER be dried in the dryer:
• Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.
• Items that have been soiled with substances such
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.
• Cleaning cloths and mats that have residues
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patrol, stain remover, turpentine, candle, wax, wax
remover or chemicals.
• Laundry that has residues of hair sprays, nail polish
remover and similar substances.
• Laundry on which industrial chemicals have been
used for cleaning (such as chemical cleaning).
• Laundry that has any kind of foam, sponge, rubber
or rubber-like parts or accessories. These include
latex foam sponge, shower caps, waterproof
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jackets). Foam protruding from these items might
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• Operating the dryer in environments that contain
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ATTENTION: Underwear that contains metal
reinforcements should not be put in the dryer. The
dryer may be damaged if metal reinforcements come
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1.4. Correct Use
ATTENTION: 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.
ATTENTION: Make sure that pets do not enter
the dryer. Check the inside of the dryer before
using it.
ATTENTION: Superheating of 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
so always activate the Refresh programme to cool
down or quickly remove all laundry from the dryer in
order to hang them up and dissipate the heat.
• Use the dryer only for household drying and to dry
fabrics with a label that indicates they are suitable
for drying. All other uses are out of the scope of
intended use and are prohibited.
• The warranty will be void in case of any commercial
use.
• This appliance is designed to be used inside
domestic residences only, and should be placed on
a straight and stable surface.

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• Do not lean against or sit on the door of the dryer.
The dryer may tip over.
• To maintain a temperature that will not harm the
laundry (e.g. to prevent the laundry from catching
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process. After this, the programme ends. At the
end of the programme, always remove the laundry
promptly.
ATTENTION: Never use the dryer without a lint
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• after each use as
indicated in Cleaning the Lint Filter.
• 
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process.
• Lint accumulation must not to be allowed around
the tumble dryer (not applicable for appliances
intended to be vented to the exterior of the building)
IMPORTANT: The clearance between the dryer
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intake cannot be ensured for the machine.
• Do not install the dryer in rooms where there is risk
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the dryers performance.Condensation that freezes
in the pump and hose may cause damage.
1.5. Installing On Top Of a Washing Machine
ATTENTION: A washing machine cannot be placed
on the dryer. Pay attention to the warnings below
when installing the dryer on a washing machine.
ATTENTION: The dryer can only be placed on
washing machines that have a same capacity and
above.

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part must be used between the two products. The
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Service Provider.
• When the dryer is placed on the washing machine,
the total weight of these products may reach almost
150 kilograms (when loaded). Place the products on
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Appropriate Installation Table for Washing Machine and Tumble Dryer
Tumble Dryer
(Depth)
Washing Machine
37 cm 42 cm 53 cm 56 cm 59 cm 85 cm
56 cm X X
61 cm X X X
(For the depth information, please see 7. Technical Specications)
In order to put the dryer machine onto the washing
machine, a special stacking kit is required as an
optional extra. Please contact customer service to
acquire. The assembly instruction will be served
together with the stacking kit.
CE Declaration of conformity
We declare that our products meet the applicable European Directives, Decisions and
Regulations and the requirements listed in the standards referenced.
Disposing the Old Product
This product complies with EU WEEE Directive
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and electronic equipment (WEEE).
This symbol, which is found on the product or information label, indicates
that this product must not be disposed together with other household waste
at the end of its service life. To prevent the potential harms of uncontrolled
waste disposal on the environment and human health, please keep this
product separate from other types of waste, and to prevent sustainable
reuse of material resources, make sure that it is recycled responsibly.
Contact your dealer or local authorities to get information on how and where you can take
the product for environmentally-safe recycling. This product cannot be mixed with other
commercial wastes for recycling.

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2. INSTALLATION
• Before contacting the local Authorised
Service Provider for the installation
of the dryer, check the information in
the user manual to make sure that the
electrical installation and water outlet is
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electrician and a plumber to have the
necessary adjustments made.
• It is the customer’s responsibility to
prepare the dryer’s installation place, as
well as the electricity and waste water
installation. Before installation, check
the dryer for damage. If damaged, do
not have it installed. Damaged products
may endanger your health.
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surface.
• Run the dryer in a dust-free
environment where the air ventilation
is good.
• The clearance between the dryer and
should not be reduced with
objects such as carpets, wood or tape.
• Do not block the ventilation grills
found on the plinth of the tumble dryer.
• The appliance must not be installed
behind a lockable door, a sliding door
or a door with a hinge on the opposite
side of the tumble dryer, in such a
way that blocks the full opening of the
tumble dryer door.
• Once the dryer has been installed, the
connections must remain stable. When
installing the dryer, make sure that the
rear surface is not leaning on anything
(e.g. tap, socket).
• The operating temperature of the dryer
is +5°C to +35°C. If operated out of this
temperature range, the performance of
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the product will be damaged.
• Be careful when carrying the product
since it is heavy. Always wear safety
gloves.
• Always install the product should be
placed against a wall.
• The rear surface of the product should
be placed against the wall.
• When the product is placed on a stable
surface, use a water level to check if it
is fully stable. If not, adjust the feet until
it becomes steady. Repeat this process
every time you relocate the product.
• Do not place the dryer onto the power
cable.
2.1. Connection to Water Outlet (with
optional drain hose)
In products with a condenser unit, water
accumulates in the water tank during
the drying process. You must empty the
accumulated water after each drying
process. Instead of periodically emptying
the water tank, you can also use the water
drain hose provided with the product to
directly drain the water outside.
2.1.1. Connecting the Water Discharge
Hose
1. Pull and take out the end of the hose at the
back of the dryer. Do not use any tools to
take out the hose.
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3. 
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ATTENTION: The hose must be
connected in a manner that it cannot be
displaced. If the hose comes out during
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your house.
IMPORTANT: The water discharge
house must be installed at a height of 80
cm maximum.
IMPORTANT: The water discharge
hose must not be bent between the outlet
and the product, folded or stepped over.
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2.2. Adjusting the Feet
• For the dryer to work with less noise
and vibration, it must be stable and
balanced on its feet. Adjust the feed to
ensure that the product is balanced.
• Rotate the feet to the right and to the
left until the dryer is even and stable.
IMPORTANT: Never remove the
adjustable feet.
2.3. Electrical Connection
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electric shock.
• Your dryer is set to 220-240 V and 50
Hz.
• The mains cable of the dryer is
equipped with a special plug. This
plug must be connected to an earthed
socket protected by a fuse of 16
Amperes as indicated on the type plate.
The fuse current rating of the power
line where the outlet is connected must
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electrician if you do not have such an
outlet or fuse.
• Our company cannot be held
responsible for damages resulting from
usage without earthing.
IMPORTANT: Operating your machine
at low voltage values will shorten the
service life and decrease the performance
of your machine.
2.4. Under Counter Installation
• Leave at least 3 cm of space between
the side and rear walls of the product
and the underside of the worktop when
installing your product under a counter.
• Assembly / disassembly under the
counter if neccessary must be done by
authorized service.
3. OVERVIEW
1. Upper tray
2. Control panel
3. Loading door
4. Plinth opening slot
5. Plinth
6. Adjustable feet
7. Plinth cover
8. Type plate
9. 
10. Drawer Cover
11. Ventilation grills
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4. PREPARING THE LAUNDRY
4.1. Sorting the Laundry to be Dried
Follow the instructions on the labels of the laundry to be dried. Only dry items that have a
statement/symbol that indicates "they can be dried in a dryer".
• Do not operate the product with load amounts and laundry types other than those
given in 4.3. Load Capacity.
Suitable for drying in a
dryer
Does not need ironing Sensitive/Delicate drying
Not suitable for drying in a
dryer
No drying
Do not dry-clean At any temperature At high temperatures
At medium temperatures At low temperatures Heatless Hang to dry
Spread to dry Hang wet to dry Spread in shadow to dry Suitable for dry cleaning
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this reason, dry clothes together that have the same structure and fabric type. This way,
you can get an even drying result. If you think that the laundry is still wet, you can select a
time programme for additional drying.
Please dry your big (like duvets) and small sizes of laundries seperately in order to not to
have a damp laundries.

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4.3. Load Capacity
Follow the instructions in the "Programme
selection and consumption table". (See: 5.2
Programme selection and consumption
table). Do not load the product with more
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in the table.
IMPORTANT: It is not recommended
to load the dryer with more laundry than
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overloaded, the drying performance of
the dryer will decrease and the dryer and
laundry might be damaged.
Laundry Dry load weight (gr)
Bedsheet (double) 725
Pillowcase 240
Bath Towel 700
Hand Towel 225
Shirt 190
Cotton Shirt 200
Jean 650
Fabric - Gabardine Trousers 400
T-shirt 120
IMPORTANT: Delicate fabrics,
embroided fabrics, woolen/silk fabrics,
clothes made of delicate and expensive
fabrics, airtight clothes and tulle curtains
are not suitable for drying in the dryer.
4.2. Preparing the Laundry to be Dried
Risk of explosion and re!
Remove all objects from pockets such as
lighters and matches.
ATTENTION: The drum of the dryer and
the fabrics may get damaged.
• The clothes may have become
entangled during the washing process.
Separate them from each other before
placing them in the dryer.
• Remove all objects in the pockets of
the clothes and apply the following:
• Tie fabric belts, apron laces etc. to each
other or use a laundry bag.
• Lock the zips, clasps and fasteners, do
up the buttons of covers.
• To get the best drying result, sort the
laundry according to the textile type
and drying programme.
• Remove clips and similar metal parts
from the clothes.
• Woven goods such as t-shirts and knit
clothes generally shrink in the rst
drying. Use a protective programme.
• Do not over-dry synthetics. This will
cause creases.
• When washing the laundry to be dried,
adjust the amount of softener according
to the data from the manufacturer of the
washing machine.

EN - 13
5. USING THE TUMBLE DRYER
5.1. Control Panel
1. Programme Selection Knob
2. Electronic indicator and additional
functions
5.1.1. Programme Selection Knob
Use the programme selection knob to select
the desired drying programme
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5.1.2. Electronic Indicator and Additional
Functions
Display symbols:
Water tank warning indicator
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Condenser cleaning warning indicator

EN - 14
5.2. Programme Selection and Consumption Table
Press the Start/Pause button to start the programme. The Start/Pause LED that indicates
that the programme has started and the Drying LED will come on.
Programme Load (kg)
Washing
machine
spin speed
Approximate
amount of
remaining
humidity
Duration
(minutes)
Cotton Extra Dry 8 1000 60% 132
Cotton Cupboard Dry 8 1000 60% 129
Cotton Iron Dry 8 1000 60% 107
Synthetics Cupboard
Dry 4 800 40% 51
Synthetics Iron Dry 4 800 40% 38
Delicate 2 600 50% 39
Time Drying - - - -
Baby Care 3 1000 60% 60
Duvet 2,5 800 60% 180
Sport 4 800 40% 55
Mix 4 1000 60% 75
Wool Refresh - - - 5
Refresh - - - 10
Express 29' 2 1200 50% 29
Shirts 12' 0.5 1200 50% 12
Energy consumption values
Programme Load (kg)
Washing
machine
spin speed
Approximate
amount of
remaining
humidity
Energy
consumption
values (kWh)
Cotton Cupboard Dry 8 1000 60% 4,68
Cotton Iron Dry 8 1000 60% 4,1
Synthetics Cupboard
Dry
4 800 40% 1.58
Power consumption in the "o󰀨 mode" PO(W) 0.5
Power consumption in the "on mode" PL(W) 1.0
The Cotton Cupboard Dry programme is the standard drying programme
that can be run with a full or half load and for which the information is
given on the label and product receipt. This programme is the most energy
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*Energy labelling standard programme (EN 61121:2013)
All values in the table were determined in accordance with the EN 61121:2013 standard.
Consumption values may vary from the values in the table depending on the fabric type,
spin speed, environment conditions and voltage values.

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5.2.1. Auxiliary Functions
The table that summarises the options that can be selected in programmes is given below.
Option Description
Drying Level
The humidity level obtained after drying can be increased by 3 levels. This way,
level of required dryness can be selected. The levels that can be selected other
than the standard setting: 1, 2, 3. After selection, the LED of the relevant drying
level will turn on.
Anti-Crease
If you select the "Anti-Crease" option and do not open the door of the dryer at the
end of the programme, the 1-hour anti-crease phase will extend to 2 hours. After
selecting the Anti Crease option, you will hear an audible warning. You can press
the same button again to cancel the option. If you open the door or press the Start/
Pause key while the anti-crease step is in progress, the said step will be cancelled.
Delay Start
You can delay the start time of the programme by selecting the 1-hour to 23-hour
option. You can activate the desired delay time by pressing the Start/Pause button.
When the time is up, the selected programme will start automatically. During the
delay time, options compatible with the programme can be activated/deactivated.
Long pressing on Delayed Start button changes delay time continuously.
Buzzer Cancel
The dryer gives an audible warning when program selection knob is turned,
buttons are pressed and at the end of programme. To cancel the warnings, press
and hold the "Anti-Crease Option" button for 3 seconds. When you press the
button, you will hear an audible warning that the option has been cancelled.
Time Drying
When knob is positioned to Time Drying programme, option can be selected by
pressing Time Drying option button and program starts by pressing Start/Pause
button. Long pressing on tme dyring button changes time continuously.
Child Lock
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are pressed during the programme. To activate the child lock, press and hold
the "Delay Start" and "Anti-Crease" keys simultaneously for 3 seconds. When
the child lock is active, all keys will be deactivated. Child lock will be deactivated
automatically at the end of the programme. When activating/deactivating the child
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active, if you turn the programme selection knob, you will hear an audible warning
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the programme knob to another programme, the previous programme will continue
running. To select a new programme, you need to deactivate the child lock and
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start the desired programme.

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5.2.2. Starting the Programme
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to start the programme. The Start/Pause LED that indicates that the programme has
started and the drying LED will come on.
Programme Description
Cotton Extra Dry
This programme dries thick and multi-layer fabrics, such as cotton towels,
bedsheets, pillowcases, bathrobes, at a high temperature to allow you to place
them in a closet.
Cotton Cupboard Dry This programme dries cotton pyjamas, underwear, tablecloths etc. to allow you to
place them in a closet.
Cotton Iron Dry This programme dries cotton laundry to prepare it for ironing. Laundry removed
from the machine will be damp.
Synthetics Cupboard Dry
This programme dries synthetics, such as shirts, t-shirts, blouses, at a lower
temperature compared to the cottons programme to allow you to place them in a
closet.
Synthetics Iron Dry
This programme dries synthetics, such as shirts, t-shirts, blouses, at a lower
temperature compared to the cottons programme to prepare them for ironing.
Laundry removed from the machine will be damp.
Delicate This programme dries thin clothes like shirts, blouses and silk garments at a low
temperature to make them ready to wear.
Time Drying
To reach the required drying level at a low temperature, you can use the time
programmes of 10 min. to 180 min. Regardless of the drying level, the programme
stops at the desired time.
Baby Care This programme dries delicate infant clothes at a low temperature to make them
ready to wear.
Duvet This programme is used to dry duvet.
Sport Sport program is used for synthetic sport laundries like shorts, t-shirts at low
temperature.
Mix This programme dries cotton-synthetic mixed garments that do not discolour to
make them ready to wear.
Wool Refresh Wool refresh helps wool textiles to remove excess water after washing by applying
low temperature and gentle movements of drum.
Refresh This programme provides ventilation for 10 minutes without applying heat to help
freshen up your garments.
Express 29' 2 kg of cotton shirts spun at a high speed in the washing machine are dried in 29
minutes.
Shirts 12' 2 to 3 shirts are ready for to be ironed in 12 minutes.
IMPORTANT: Do not open the loading door while the programme is running. If you
have to open the door, do not keep it open for a long time.