BCD70 Condenser Dryer
USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC BCD70 60 cm 7 kg Condenser Dryer NOTE: This User Instruction Manual contains important information, including safety & installation points, which will enable you to get the most out of your appliance. Please keep it in a safe place so that it is easily available for future reference; for you or any person not familiar with the operation of the appliance.
Contents Environmental note 5 Important safety information 6–8 Specifications Product dimensions Product specifications Description of the appliance Control panel 9 – 11 9 9 10 11 Preparing the drying cycle Preparing your garments for drying Program tables 12 - 14 12 - 13 13 - 14 Drying programme guidance The moisture sensor The drum light Consumption values Child safety lock 15 – 16 15 15 15 15 - 16 Selecting a drying programme The ANTI-CREASE option The GENTLE option Additional drying time adjus
Environmental Concerns To help look after the environment and save energy, we recommend that you follow some of the following helpful suggestions: o Only dry full loads of washing. o Make sure you select the correct drying program to ensure that you are not consuming incorrect levels of energy. o Regular maintenance of appliance i.e. cleaning filters will regulate the electricity consumption.
Important safety information Your safety is of the utmost importance to Baumatic. Please make sure that you read this instruction booklet before attempting to install or use the appliance. We recommend that you keep this instruction book for future reference and pass it on to any future owners. If you are unsure of any of the information contained in this booklet, please contact the Customer Care Department on 1800 444 357.
o The installation instructions contained within this user manual should be followed. o It is obligatory for the completed installation to comply with all relevant building regulations and local water authority requirements. During Use o It is recommended that the appliance is unplugged after the machine is used. o This appliance is only designed to dry normal domestic washloads.
o If you have washed your laundry with stain remover you must execute an extra rinse before loading your condenser dryer. Never stop a condenser dryer before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated. Child Safety o Your condenser dryer should only be used by adults. You should not allow children in the area of the machine unsupervised. You should not let them touch the controls or play with the appliance.
Specifications Product dimensions Height: Width: Depth: 855 mm 595 mm 565 mm / 1030 mm (door open) Product specifications o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o Energy efficiency class: B 11 drying programmes 7 kg dry load capacity 112 litre drum size 350 mm porthole diameter 180° door opening LED display Delay start Failure detection system Moisture sensor Safety lock Drying time selector Removable lint filter Anti-crease function Adjustable feet 9
For future reference please record the following information which can be found on the rating plate and the date of purchase which can be found on your sales invoice. The rating plate for your condenser dryer will be located behind the porthole door. Model Number ………………………………. Serial Number ………………………………. Date of Purchase ……………………………….
Control panel 1) START / PAUSE button 2) Drying programme selector knob 3) GENTLE programme option button 4) ANTI-CREASE programme option button 5) Empty container indicator 6) Delay start / light control button 7) Programme status indicator 8) Clean filter indicator 9) Time adjustment buttons 10) Delay time or time remaining display 11) Safety lock indicator 11
Preparing the drying cycle Preparing your garments for drying o For optimum drying performance, sort the laundry according to fabric type, drying programme and the wash care symbol that is printed on the garment’s wash care label. o Before drying, thoroughly spin the laundry in a washing machine if possible to reduce the drying time and save energy. o Check all pockets on a garment to make sure that they are empty. o Remove any detachable metal items (badges, paperclips, safety pins etc).
o Do not exceed the maximum load capacity or the machine will fail to dry the clothes efficiently. You should refer to the program tables for the maximum load size for each program and the weight references below before starting a cycle. Please note that all weights are approximate. Program tables General clothing: Programme MAX weight TShirts Trousers* Skirts/ dresses Shirt For cottons and coloured made of cotton or linen. Sportswear Work clothes Light Cotton Standard 7.
Other clothing: Programme MAX weight Toweling bathrobe Underwear Socks Bed linen Table linen Terry Towels* Tea Towels/ Hand towels For cottons and coloured made of cotton or linen. Light Cotton Standard 7.0 kg Iron Extra For non-iron washing made of synthetic and blended fabrics, cotton. Light Synthetics 3.5 kg Standard Extra Delicate 3.0 kg Quick 3.0 kg Warm / Cool (40min/20min) 3.0 kg For machine-washable woollen textiles. Textiles are fluffier, but not dried.
Drying programme guidance The moisture sensor o This feature senses the moisture content of the clothes and will automatically adjust the time of the drying programme accordingly to ensure optimum performance and energy usage. o The moisture sensor will automatically activate during the drying cycle except on the WARM and COOL programmes. The drum light o For your convenience, the condenser dryer features a drum light to help you to see clearly when you open the machine door.
simultaneously for about 3 seconds. The child lock icon will light on the display and all buttons will be inoperable. o Repeat this procedure to deactivate the safety lock. The child lock icon will disappear from the display and the buttons will be operable again. Selecting a drying programme o Load the clothes to be dried into the condenser dryer drum and close the door. o Rotate the drying programme selector knob (2) to set the required program.
The GENTLE option o This function is ideal for sensitive textiles as it lowers the drying temperature to protect the items from high heat. o When this option is selected, the gentle LED will light above the GENTLE programme option button (3). Additional drying time adjustment option o This function allows you to set the length of drying time. The time can be adjusted from 20 to 40 minutes using the time adjustment buttons (9) before you press the START/PAUSE button (1) to begin the drying cycle.
Maintenance and cleaning IMPORTANT: The appliance should be disconnected from the power supply and allowed to cool before commencing any cleaning process. Control panel and machine cabinet. IMPORTANT: Do not use any abrasive cleaner or household polish on either the control panel or operating parts. o Wipe over the control panel and the external surface of the machine using a brand new damp cloth with warm water.
The dryer drum The drum of your condenser dryer is constructed from stainless steel. However if there are objects that can rust placed inside the drum, then it is possible for the drum to become stained. IMPORTANT: Do not use a descaling agent, iron/steel wool or scouring agents to clean the drum of your appliance. o Remove any rust stains on the drum with an appropriate stainless steel cleaning agent.
o Close the maintenance flap until it locks into position. o The air condenser should be cleaned frequently if the appliance is used regularly. o IMPORTANT: DO NOT clean the air condenser with hard or sharp-edged objects. Only warm water should be used to clean it. o IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate the without the air condenser in place.
o If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely. o There should be a gap of 2 cm either side of the condenser dryer; a 10 cm gap should be left behind the appliance. Power supply o IMPORTANT: The electrical socket must still be accessible once the appliance is installed. o Consult the rating plate, located on the machine BEFORE making the electrical connections.
o After the programme has finished, please follow the Maintenance and Cleaning instructions to clean the appliance, lint filter and air condenser. Error code failure system If your appliance senses that it is not operating correctly, then an error code may appear on the LED display. BEFORE COMPLETING ANY MAINTAINEANCE ON APPLIANCE, IT SHOULD BE DISCONNECTED FROM YOUR POWER SUPPLY. Error code Possible causes o Flashing Flashing E30 o o o Container drawer is full of water. Pump error.
IF AN ENGINEER ATTENDS DURING THE GUARANTEE PERIOD AND FINDS THAT A FAULT HAS BEEN CAUSED BY AN ITEM ON THE ERROR CODE LIST, WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN CLEARED BY THE CUSTOMER. THEN YOU MAY BE LIABLE FOR THE COST OF THE SERVICE CALL. General troubleshooting Problem The display does not come on. o o o The dryer does not start. o o o Water is escaping from the drum. o The door opens by itself. o o o Humidity in the room has increased significantly.
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