Groupe Brandt EFM505K Owner's manual

Brand: Groupe Brandt

Model: EFM505K

Category: Tumble dryers

Type: Owner's manual

Dryer

GB INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

The following symbols are used throughout this manual (flush with he left margin) to

signify:

safety rules that must be strictly complied with (for you, your dryer and your washing)

electrical danger

important advice and information

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Page

1 How to carry out your first installation

• Safety instructions -------------------------------------------------------------------- 58

• Energy saving -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 58

• Description of machine ---------------------------------------------------------------- 59

• Installation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 60

Installation area

Levelling

• Building in ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 61

• Reversing the door -------------------------------------------------------------------- 61

• Column installation -------------------------------------------------------------------- 62

• Power supply -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 62

2 How to use your dryer

• Laundry preparation ------------------------------------------------------------------ 63

• Loading the laundry ------------------------------------------------------------------ 63

• How to use the drying programmes -------------------------------------------------- 64

• Your drying programmes -------------------------------------------------------------- 65

• Programme sequence and display ---------------------------------------------------- 66

3 How to maintain your dryer

• Routine maintenance ------------------------------------------------------------------ 67

Cleaning the filter

Cleaning the humidity probes

Cleaning the dryer

• Maintaining the condensation water container and condenser------------------------ 68

• Cleaning the condenser ---------------------------------------------------------------- 68

4 Troubleshooting

• What to do if... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 69

5 Consumer relations

• After sales service: -------------------------------------------------------------------- 84

Contents

Safety instructions

Energy saving

Your dryer was designed exclusively for domestic use, to dry machine-dryable

fabrics.

• Spin your washing at high speed, which

will reduce residual humidity and energy

consumption too. Synthetic fabrics should

also be spun before drying.

• Load your machine to maximum for

optimal use of energy. To do this, use the

recommended volumes indicated in this

booklet.

• High ambient temperatures and small

rooms increase drying times and electricity

consumption.

•Make sure that the ventilation grill on the

front of the machine is always clean and

free of obstacles.

 The following instructions must be

strictly complied with. We decline all

responsibility and will terminate any

guarantee if these recommendations are

ignored, which may cause damage to

persons or property.

• Use your machine as indicated in this

manual; this will avoid damage to persons

and washing. Don’t use solvents inside the

dryer (danger of fire and explosion)

• Stain removal products. All preliminary

treatment with solvents, stain removers

and aerosols is strictly forbidden as they

are highly inflammable products. If items

require such treatment, it should be carried

out before washing. We also advise you

not to use such products near your dryer

or other electrical appliances in general in

poorly ventilated areas, in order to avoid

the risk of explosion.

• Scrupulously follow the drying instructions

on the labels on your washing.

• If you have to open the door of the drum

during a drying cycle, be careful not to

touch the drum immediately, as it will be

very hot.

• In the case of anomalies that you can’t

eliminate by following the instructions in

section “What to do if…”, contact a

qualified professional.

• Don’t allow children to play with the

machine and keep pets away from it.

• Before disposing of your dryer render it

unusable. Disconnect and cut the power

cable at its entry to the machine. Put the

door handle out of use.

• Think of the environment. Ask your dealer

or local authorities about procedures for

scrapping used dryers.

• If you want to change the power cable,

contact a qualified professional.

• Don’t touch the back panel of the dryer

while it’s working, as it may be very hot.

Description of machine

Control panel

Filter

Condensation water container

Condenser

Condenser access cover

Installation area (A):

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Your dryer emits heat. If you put it next

to another appliance or item of

furniture, we recommend leaving space

between the two for air to circulate (A).

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We strongly advise against:

- installing your dryer on a carpeted floor.

If you can’t avoid doing so, take the

necessary steps to ensure adequate

circulation of air under the base.

- installing your dryer where it may be

exposed to splashes of water;

- installing your dryer in a small closed room

(if this is the case, open a door or window

during the drying cycle);

- installing your dryer in an inadequately

ventilated room; ambient temperature

should be under 35° C during drying.

Levelling (B):

Use a level to check the floor is horizontal.

The maximum allowed inclination is 1.5° (ie.

about 1 cm with respect to the width and

depth of the dryer).

Your dryer has four adjustable feet (B).

To adjust level and stability:

- tip slightly backwards;

- use a wrench or pair of pliers to screw or

unscrew, depending on the floor, one or

more of the feet to adjust height (B);

- put the dryer back on four feet and check

stability.

Installing your dryer

Building in – Reversing the door

Your dryer can be recessed. See the drawing

below (A) for recess dimensions.

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•For safety reasons, a metal top must

be applied to the top of your dryer.

You can obtain one from your dealer.

• Make sure the dryer is unplugged

before carrying out the following

operations.

Proceed as follows:

- unscrew and remove the screws on the

rear of the work top;

- push the work top back till it stops;

- lift the work top off;

- unscrew and remove the plastic pins (1)

on the side walls of the dryer and remove

the tie-rods (2);

- fit on the metal top (3) which ensures

protection in the case of accidental contact

with live parts;

- position the dryer in its recess, aligning

it with the adjacent units and making sure

it is completely underneath the work top.

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595

600

829

830

Reversing the door (B):

If you wish, you can change the way the

door opens, as follows:

- remove the four screws (1) in the front

panel fixing the hinges (2) of the door (3);

-move the micro-switch activator (5) from

position (a) to position (b);

- move the plugs covering the holes from

position (6) to position (1);

- mount the door on holes (6).

5(a)

5(b)

Column installation (A):

Your dryer can be easily stacked on top of

a front-loading washing machine.

This requires a stacking kit (frame and

suction pads) available from your dealer.

Don’t forget to adjust the feet during

installation.

Power supply, (B):

Electrical connection must be to NF C15-

100, especially regarding the earthing

system.

Line: 3 x 2.5 mm

, 230 V, connecting to:

-a meter: 20 A, 230 V – 50 Hz;

-a differential circuit breaker and individual

16 A fuse;

-a power outlet: 16 A, 2-pole + earth.

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Tips on electrical connection of your

appliance:

Contact a qualified professional for

replacement of the power cable.

The dryer’s technical characteristics data are

on the serial number plate on the back of

the machine.

- the power outlet must be easily accessible

but out of reach of children;

- don’t use extensions, adaptors or multiple

sockets;

- never disconnect the earth system.

We cannot be held responsible for any

accident caused by improper electrical

installation.

If in doubt, contact your installer.

Column installation – Power supply

Frame

(see stacking kit)

Suction pads

(see stacking kit)

Your appliance complies with EC

directives 73/23 (Low Voltage) and

89/336 (Electromagnetic Compatibility)

as amended by EC directive 93/68.

Laundry preparation

 Don’t dry the following in your dryer:

-plasticized fabrics;

-chloro-fibres (eg. Termolactyl*)

* registered trademark;

-garments containing plastic foam, rubber

or reinforcements that might become

detached;

-bulky items (duvets, quilts, etc.);

-laundry that hasn’t been spun;

-laundry that’s been cleaned with inflam-

mable chemical products.

Normal

drying

Delicate

drying

Do not tumble dry

Check the state of your fabrics:

If, after washing and before putting the

laundry in the dryer, you notice stains, don’t

dry the stained items, because stains that

are then ironed or dried in a dryer usually

can’t be removed. Refer to the instructions

that most washing machine manuals give

on removal of difficult stains and, most

importantly, wash the items again.

How to prepare laundry items:

-close all zips and press studs;

-remove loose buttons, broaches, clips;

-do up belts, aprons strings, etc.;

-empty pockets.

 Check labels on fabrics:

Loading the laundry

Approximate weights of laundry

types (grams):

Laundry type Weight

Double sheet 1300

Bath robe 1250

Duvet cover 1100

Single sheet 700

Men’s pyjamas 500

Tablecloth 270

Pillowcase 250

Men’s underpants 250

Towel 220

Men’s shirt 200

Women’s nightdress 200

Napkin 120

Blouse 120

Men’s/women’s slip 100

Teacloth 100

Recommended volumes:

To reduce creasing and optimise drying times

we advise keeping within a maximum of 6

kg of cotton and 3 kg of synthetic/delicate

fibres.

-6 kg of cotton corresponds to the volume

of a full drum (items uncompressed);

-3 kg of synthetic/delicate fibres corre-

sponds to the volume of a half drum;

-1,5 kg of synthetic/delicate fibres corre-

sponds to the volume of a quarter drum.

Before the first drying cycle, clean the inside

of the drum with a damp cloth to remove

any dust that may have deposited.

Putting the laundry into the drum:

-open the door by pulling the handle

outwards;

- check the filter is in its housing;

- put the washed and spun laundry into the

drum without compressing it;

- close the door.

How to use the drying programmes

On/Off Programme

switch

Anti-crease exclusion

Start

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Important: remember that if there’s a power failure or if the door is opened during a

drying cycle, the appliance will automatically restart once the initial conditions are

restored. On completion of the drying cycle, a cool air ventilation phase will start

automatically. After this, four acoustic signals will tell you the cycle has ended. If you

haven’t selected the Anti-crease exclusion option, the 60 minute anti-crease phase

will now start. During this stage the laundry may be taken out at any time.

Led

Description

Programming a drying cycle:

• press the “ON/OFF” button (acoustic signal);

• if you want a delayed start, choose one of the four programmed

delay times (1 to 4) before setting the programme and wait 3

seconds. An acoustic signal will tell you when your choice has been

accepted;

• now choose a programme by turning the switch to the desired

setting;

• the “Anti-crease exclusion” option may be chosen at this point;

• press the “Start” button*, an acoustic signal will tell you drying has

begun.

* the “Start” button doesn’t stay pressed down.

Adding or removing an item during a drying cycle:

• open the door;

• add or remove laundry *;

• press the “Start” button (acoustic signal).

* be careful not to scald yourself.

Modifying a drying cycle in progress:

•set the pointer on the switch to “Stop” and wait for the acoustic

signal;

• choose another programme;

• restart the drying cycle (see above).

Cancelling a drying cycle in progress:

• press the “ON/OFF” button at any time during drying.

Maintaining your dryer’s performance:

• clean the filter after each cycle (the “Filter” led lights up at the end

of the cycle);

• empty the tank after each cycle;

• clean the condenser once a month.

ON flashes rapidly

then stays lit

ON flashes rapidly

then stays lit

ON flashes

Tank filter

full

Cotton Weight Fabric Drying Fabric Prog.

type result selection

Jeans 6 kg Household linen, Dry yes 1

blue jeans

Ready to wear 6 kg Cotton Dry yes 2

Ready to

steam iron 6 kg Cotton Slightly damp yes 3

iron 6 kg Cotton Damp yes 4

machine iron 6 kg Cotton Damper yes 5

Mixed

Ready to wear 3 kg Delicates/synthetics Dry no 7

Ready to fold 3 kg Delicates/synthetics Drier no 6

Ready to wear 3 kg Delicates/synthetics Damper no 8

Flash 3 kg Delicate/synthetic/mixed Fast no 9

Other drying programmes

Extra drying

60-45-30-15 min. Very heavy cotton, for example. From 60 to 15 min

Cool ventilation 6 kg All fabrics 10 min

Programmed start All fabrics From 12 to 3 hours

Programmes recommended by laboratory testing

(EC Directive 61121 95/13)

Load I

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“dry cotton” 6 kg choose Prog. 2

Load II

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“iron dry cotton” 6 kg choose Prog. 4

Load III

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“fabric with no particular requirements 3 kg choose Prog. 7

Your drying programmes

Programme sequence and display

Cooling: final part of the drying cycle.

Anti-crease phase: after the end of drying, it prevents fabrics from lumping together;

maximum duration 60 minutes.

Tank full: the led lights up when the tank is full. It has to be emptied for the drying cycle

to be completed. It’s best to empty it after each cycle

Action or state

Led

steady on

Led

flashing

Acoustic

signal

Power (ON)

Choice of

delayed start

Programme selection

Start button pressed

Programmed

start

During drying

During a pause

During cooling

End of cooling

During anti-crease phase

End of anti-crease phase

Stop

filter and ON

(after 3 seconds)

on for 2 s.

off for 4 s.

filter

yes

Routine maintenance

It’s important to remember that the filter

must be cleaned after each cycle.

The filter is in the bottom part of the opening

of your dryer.

To clean it:

- pull the filter upwards out of its housing

(A);

- clean it by removing the thin layer of fluff

covering it (B)

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Use a piece of crumpled plush fabric to

remove fibres from the filter.

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Under no circumstances must it be

cleaned with water (C).

replace it in its housing , pushing down well.

Cleaning the dryer:

The only acceptable way to clean the control

panel, the access to the drum and the bodywork

is with a wet sponge or cloth and some liquid

soap.

In any case, never use (E):

• abrasive powders;

• metallic or plastic pads;

• alcohol based products (alcohol, diluents, etc.)

Cleaning the humidity probes (D):

If you have an electronic dryer, a layer of scale

may deposit on the probes (inside the drum, on

top of the stainless steel blade). Remove by

wiping the probes with a cloth soaked in vinegar

Cleaning the filter

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Once every six months, hoover the vents

at the front and back of the machine to

eliminate dust and fluff.

Maintaining the condensation water container and condenser

Emptying the condensation water container:

The container is in the bottom part of the machine. It

collects the water extracted from the laundry during the

wash.

To empty it, open the skirting flap and remove the container

from its housing by pulling outward (A and B).

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The container must emptied after each drying cycle.

If this isn’t done, the next cycle will be interrupted; around

20 seconds after you’ve emptied and replaced the

container, the cycle resumes and the “container full” led

goes out.

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Risk of freezing: If there is a risk of freezing, empty

the water container.

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Moving the dryer: If you want to move or tilt the

machine, empty the water container.

Cleaning the condenser

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The condenser should be cleaned twice a month.

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Take the plug out before cleaning the condenser.

- open the skirting flap on the front of the machine (A);

- remove the condenser panel by sliding the locking

devices towards one another in the direction of the

arrows (C);

- turn the lever 90° to free the condenser (D);

- remove the condenser (E);

- free it from fluff;

- rinse with tap water only (F);

- after cleaning, make sure all the tubes are “unblocked”

and that the fins are clean;

- dry it summarily;

- remove all deposits of fibre from the surface of the

condenser housing and around the water discharge

hole (F);

- replace the container in its housing, secure it and put

the cover and skirting back on.

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Important: when you remount the condenser, keep

it firmly pressed against the bottom of its housing

whilst securing it.

What to do if…

Malfunction Check that:

• the drum filter isn’t covered with fluff;

• the condenser isn’t covered with scale;

• the laundry has been well spun (min. 500 rpm; 850 rpm

shortens drying time);

• the ambient temperature isn’t too high (especially if the

room is small); if necessary open the door or window;

• the air intake and vent are free enough to ensure proper

circulation.

• the drum filter isn’t covered with fluff;

• the selected type of drying is right; if necessary, choose

a “drier” programme;

• the condenser isn’t blocked with fluff.

The following malfunctions may occur when using your dryer. Here are some solutions.

Drying times are too long.

Check that:

The laundry is too damp.

Check that:

• the laundry is sufficiently “separated” before going into

the drum;

• the drum isn’t too full.

Drying isn’t even.

Check that:

• the laundry isn’t too dry.

• you have used a softener in the wash;

softeners solve much of the problem with static.

Synthetic items are charged

with static electricity.

Check that:

• the condensation water container is full; having emptied

it, correctly put it back and secure it to the bottom of its

housing.

The “container full” led is

on. Check whether:

• your dryer is horizontal.

The “container full” led

comes on during a cycle

when the container is only

partly full. Check that:

The dryer doesn’t start.

Check that:

• the fuses are in perfect condition;

• it’s plugged in properly;

• you’ve pressed the on/off or start button;

• you’ve closed the door properly;

• the condenser is well screwed in;

• the condensation water container is empty and properly

positioned;

• the filter is in its housing properly.

Cod. 16553

 Kundeservice

Eventuelle indgreb i apparatet skal udføres af:

- enten forhandleren

- eller kvalificerede teknikere, som er autoriserede af producenten.

Angiv samtlige referenceoplysninger (model, type og serienummer) for apparatet ved

anmodning om assistance. Disse oplysninger fremgår af identifikationsskiltet bag på

apparatet.

 Klantenservice:

Eventuele reparatiehandelingen op de droogautomaat moeten uitgevoerd worden door:

- Uw verkoper

- gekwalificeerde door de fabrikant geautoriseerde technici

Bij het vragen van technische assistentie alle gegevens van de machine (model, type en

serienummer) aangeven. Deze gegevens zijn op de identificatieplaat achterop de machine

aangegeven.

 Nachverkaufs-Service:

Eventuelle Reparaturen des Geräts müssen durchgeführt werden von:

- Ihrem Händler

- einem vom Hersteller autorisierten Fachmann

Geben Sie bei Eingriffen Reparaturen des Geräts die vollständigen Daten an (Modell,

Typ und Seriennummer). Diese Angaben befinden sich auf dem Typenschild auf der

Geräterückseite.

 Service après vente:

Les éventuelles interventions sur votre appareil doivent être effectuées:

- soit par votre revendeur,

- soit par un autre professionnel qualifié dépositaire de la marque.

Lors de votre appel, mentionnez la référence complète de votre appareil (modèle, type

et numéro de série). Ces renseignements figurent sur la plaque signalétique fixée au dos

de l’appareil.

 After sales service:

Repairs or maintenance of your machine must only be done by:

- either your dealer

- or by qualified technicians authorized by the Manufacturer.

When you request intervention, give full details of your dryer (model, type, serial number).

All this data is on the plate on the back of the machine.

 Servizio post vendita:

Gli eventuali interventi sulla vostra macchina dovranno essere effettuati:

- o dal vostro rivenditore

- o da tecnici qualificati autorizzati dalla Casa Costruttrice

Quando richiedete l’intervento indicate i riferimenti completi della vostra macchina (modello,

tipo e numero di serie). Potete trovare questi dati sulla targhetta apposta sul retro della

macchina stessa.

Groupe Brandt EFM505K Owner's manual

Brand: Groupe Brandt

Model: EFM505K

Category: Tumble dryers

Type: Owner's manual

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