Brandt SFS-54E Owner's manual

Brand: Brandt

Model: SFS-54E

Category: Tumble dryers

Type: Owner's manual

Brandt SFS-54E tumble dryer is designed for domestic use, to dry textiles suitable for tumble drying. It features a control panel with various programs, allowing you to select the appropriate drying cycle for different types of fabrics. The dryer has a filter that collects lint and needs regular cleaning to ensure optimal performance. It also includes a vent hose for releasing hot, humid air during the drying process.

CONTENTS

1 / FOR THE USER’S ATTENTION

• Safety instructions ______________________________________ 39

• Protection of the environment ____________________________ 40

• Energy savings ________________________________________ 40

2 / DESCRIPTION OF YOUR APPLIANCE

• General presentation of the tumble dryer __________________ 41

3 / INSTALLING YOUR TUMBLE DRYER

• The appliance’s surroundings ____________________________ 42

• Levelling ______________________________________________ 42

• Venting the air __________________________________________ 43

• Modifying the air outlet __________________________________ 44

• Electrical connection ____________________________________ 45

4 / PREPARING YOUR ITEMS

• Checking the condition of your textiles______________________ 46

• Inserting the items in the drum ____________________________ 46

5 / PROGRAMMING

• Presentation of the control panel __________________________ 47

• Programming a drying cycle ______________________________ 47

• Your drier’s programmes ________________________________ 51

6 / REGULAR MAINTENANCE

• Cleaning the filter ______________________________________ 52

• Cleaning the appliance __________________________________ 52

7 / TROUBLESHOOTING ______________________________________ 53

8 / AFTER-SALES SERVICE ____________________________________ 54

1 / FOR THE USER’S ATTENTION

Important :

Keep these operating instructions with

your appliance. If you should sell your

machine or give it to someone else, ensure

that the operating instructions go with it.

Please take note of these safety instructions

before installing and using your appliance.

They have been drawn up for your safety and

that of others.

•SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

•

Installation

— When you take delivery of the appliance,

unpack it or have it unpacked immediately.

Check that it has not suffered any damage

during transport. Express any reservations in

writing on the delivery note and keep a copy.

Never connect up a damaged appliance.

If your appliance is damaged, please contact

your dealer.

— Before proceeding to connect up your

appliance, please refer to the Installation

Instructions.

— Your tumble dryer must be kept disconnec-

ted from the mains supply throughout the

whole installation process.

— Never connect the vent hose to a chimney

flue (risk of combustion gas backflowing) or a

mechanical ventilation system.

— The electrical connection details shown on

your appliance’s information plate must match

the those of the local mains supply.

— Once your appliance has been installed, the

plug must remain accessible.

— Do not alter or try to alter this appliance’s

characteristics. This could be dangerous for

you.

— If your installation requires alteration, only

entrust the electrical and plumbing work to

appropriately qualified electricians and plum-

bers.

— The appliance must not be installed behind a

locking door, a sliding door or a door with hin-

ges on the opposite side to those on the dryer.

— Your appliance is designed for normal

domestic use. Do not use it for commercial or

industrial purposes or for any other purpose

than the one for which it has been designed

•

Children’s safety

— This appliance must only be used by adults.

Do not let children play with the appliance and

keep pets away from it.

— Keep young children away from the

appliance when it is operating.

— When you have unpacked your appliance,

keep the packing out of children’s reach.

— Keep the packaging materials out of chil-

dren’s reach (e.g.: plastic bags, polystyrene,

etc.) because they can be dangerous for chil-

dren : risk of suffocation.

— This appliance is not intended for use by per-

sons (including children) with reduced physi-

cal, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of

experience and knowledge, unless they have

been given supervision or instruction concer-

ning use of the appliance by a person respon-

sible for their safety.

•

Use

Important :

Your tumble dryer is designed only for

domestic use, for drying textiles suitable for

tumble drying.

Important :

You must observe the following instruc-

tions. We decline any responsibility and res-

cind the guarantee if these recommendations

are ignored : failure to observe them can

result in material damage and physical injury.

— Use your appliance in accordance with its

method of use, thereby avoiding injury to your-

self and damage to your items. Do not use sol-

vents in the appliance (risk of fire and explo-

sion).

— Strictly comply with the care instructions on

your laundry.

— If you have to open the door of the drum

during the drying cycle, ensure that you do not

touch the drum immediately, as it is very hot.

1 / FOR THE USER’S ATTENTION

— Precautions for using stain-removing products : any preliminary treatment with solvents, stain-

removers or aerosols is forbidden because these products are very inflammable. If your laundry

requires this type of treatment, this must be done before washing. Similarly, we recommend that

you do not use these products near to your dryer or, in general, near any electrical appliance in a

poorly ventilated room in order to avoid any risk of an explosion.

— Check the vent hose at regular intervals: this can help you to avoid your appliance malfunctioning.

Water can gather in the pipe (through condensation) depending on the operating conditions (load

of laundry, how well it has been spun and the external temperature) ; in this case you must empty

out any water accumulated in the vent hose.

— If any incidents occur, which you cannot resolve using the troubleshooting advice we provide (see

“TROUBLESHOOTING”), contact an appropriately qualified professional.

— Before disposing of your worn-out appliance, make it unusable. Unplug and cut off the power

cable flush with the appliance and make the door lock inoperable.

— For your safety’s sake, if you wish to change your appliance’s power cable, contact an appropria-

tely qualified electrician.

— If any operating anomalies occur, disconnect your appliance and call your After-Sales Service.

•ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

This appliance’s packaging material is recyclable. Help recycle it and protect the environment by

dropping it off in the municipal receptacles provided for this purpose.

Your appliance also contains a great amount of recyclable material. It is marked with this

label to indicate that in countries that are a members of the European Union the used

appliances should not be mixed with other waste. This way, the appliance recycling orga-

nised by your manufacturer will be done under the best possible conditions, in compliance

with European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment.

Contact your town hall or your retailer for the used appliance collection points closest to your

home.

We thank you doing your part to protect the environment.

•ENERGY SAVINGS

— Spin your textiles at high speeds; the residual dampness will be low, as will your energy consump-

tion. Even synthetic textiles must be spun before drying.

— Place the maximum load in your machine ; this will utilise energy optimally. When doing so, com-

ply with the indications on volume we provide in this instructions manual.

— The drying time and the energy consumption are both increased by a high ambient temperature

and too small a room.

— Clean the filter after each drying cycle.

2 / DESCRIPTION OF YOUR APPLIANCE

Control panel

Filter

Vent hose

• GENERAL PRESENTATION OF THE TUMBLE DRYER

Fig. 01

3 / INSTALLING YOUR TUMBLE DRYER

• THE APPLIANCE’S SURROUNDINGS

Important :

We would strongly advise against :

— Installing your appliance on a carpeted floor.

If you cannot avoid this, take all possible mea-

sures not to obstruct the circulation of air at

its base.

— Installing your dryer in a location where it

could be subject to being splashed with water.

— Installing your dryer in a small closed room

(if this is the case, open the door or the win-

dow during drying)

— Installing your dryer in a poorly ventilated

room. The temperature in the room must

remain below 30°C during drying.

Advice :

Your tumble dryer releases heat. If you place it next to another appliance or a unit, we would

advise you always to leave a space in-between to assist air circulation (Fig. 02).

Important :

Use a spirit level to check that the

appliance is horizontal :

Your dryer is fitted with 4 adjustable feet

(Fig.03). To adjust its horizontality and stability :

— Tip it slightly backwards

— Screw one or more of the feet in or out using

a spanner or a screwdriver to adjust their

height to suit the shape of the floor (Fig.03)

— Set your dryer back on its feet and check

that it is stable.

• LEVELLING

Fig. 02

Fig. 03

3 / INSTALLING YOUR TUMBLE DRYER

• VENTING THE AIR

During drying, the hot, humidity-laden air

coming from your appliance must be vented

away.

• Either directly to the room :

(Fig. 04)

if the room is well-ventilated (if possible, install

your appliance near to a half-open window)

Important :

Do not let lint build up around the

dryer.

• Or via a permanent connection in

the wall :

(Fig. 05)

close to the appliance’s outlet (outlet nozzle

situated at a height of 30cm to avoid conden-

sation forming in the vent hose).

The slats in the outlet nozzle must be at least

15mm apart to avoid clogging.

Ensure that the room is appropriately ventila-

ted to avoid any risk of gas backflowing from

any associated appliances.

• Or temporarily : (Fig. 05)

by putting the end of the hose out of an open

window.

Important :

Grills with fly screens should not be

used.

The diameter of the passage through the wall

must be at least the same as the vent hose’s

external diameter.

Important :

The vent hose must be installed hori-

zontally or upwards and must never hang

down (Fig. 06) ; it should contain as few

bends as possible (2 at most).

Fig. 05

Fig. 06

Fig. 04

Important :

Never connect to a chimney flue, a controlled mechanical ventilation system (CMV) or an

outlet used for smoke released by appliances that burn gas or other fuels (risk of flue gas back-

draft).

3 / INSTALLING YOUR TUMBLE DRYER

• MODIFYING THE AIR OUTLET

On the above drawings, the appliance is

shown from the rear.

The flexible hose must be pulled out of the

dryer.

You have three possible outlets :

— Right-hand side air outlet

— Left-hand side air outlet

— Rear air outlet

When it is delivered, your appliance’s air outlet

is on the right (viewed from the front) but you

can alter this. To do this, you must first of all

release the flexible vent hose.

— Right-hand side air outlet

- Unclip the handle by pulling it outwards and

then release the vent hose (Fig.07).

— Rear air outlet

- Follow the actions shown in the drawings

(Fig.08 et Fig.09)

- Bring the extraction pipe out through the

hatch opening

— Left-hand side air outlet

- Remove the left-hand hole cover

- Pass the hose and handle assembly through

the panel. Orienting the handle to do this.

(Fig.10).

- Insert the right-hand hole cover.

Certain precautions must be taken when ins-

talling the vent hose:

- It must not be increased in length

- It must have as few bends as possible (2 at

most), and to avoid the low points ; see Fig.05

and Fig.06 on the previous page.

You will then obtain good performance and

maximum drying efficiency.

Important :

The following actions must be taken before connecting your dryer :

Fig. 07

Fig. 08

Fig. 09

Fig. 10

hose

handle

3 / INSTALLING YOUR TUMBLE DRYER

• ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Danger :

For making the electrical connection to your appliance :

— Do not use an extension, an adapter, a multiple socket or a programmable timer.

— The plug must be easily accessible but be out of children’s reach.

— If in any doubt about the condition of your installation, contact your installer or a qualified Brandt-

approved professional.

— Never eliminate the electrical Earthing system.

The electrical installation must comply with the prevailing standards and the Electricity Board’s

regulations in the country concerned, particularly as regards Earthing and installation in shower

rooms.

We cannot be held responsible for any incident caused by poor electrical installation.

Advice :

In order to find your appliance’s reference numbers easily in future, we recommend that

you note them down on the “After-Sales Service and Consumer Relations” page (this page also

explains where to find these on your appliance).

Your appliance complies with European Directives 73/23/EEC (Low Voltage Directive) and

89/336/EEC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) as modified by Directive 93/68/EEC.

• REPLACING THE ELECTRIC POWER CABLE

Important :

To ensure your safety, this must be carried out by the manufacturer's after-sales service

team or a qualified professional.

4 / PREPARING YOUR ITEMS

• CHECKING THE CONDITION OF YOUR TEXTILES

Advice :

If, before you insert your laundry in the

tumble dryer, you notice any stains, even

after washing, do not dry the items concer-

ned. As a general rule, stains that have been

ironed or tumble-dried can no longer be

removed.

Please refer to the instructions for treating

stubborn stains provided in most washing

machine operating instructions manuals

and, in particular, wash the stained items

again.

••

Preparing your items :

— Close all zip fasteners and press studs.

— Remove any loose buttons, pins or hook

fasteners.

— Knot any belts, apron strings, etc...

— Empty the pockets.

Normal

drying

Gentle

drying

Do not tumble dry

Important :

Check the labels on your texti-

les

- Open the door to the drum by pulling the locking

flap (Fig. 11)

- Place the already washed and spun items in the

drum without heaping them up or folding them

- Close the door and reclose the flap by pressing

down on it until it locks perfectly (Fig. 11)

- Ensure that the flap is fully engaged and locked

in its housing.

Important :

Do not tumble-dry the following

articles :

— Plastic-coated fabrics

— Chlorofibres (Thermolactyl* for example)

*Registered trademark

— Items containing plastic foam, rubber or

underwiring that could become detached

— Bulky items (duvets, eiderdowns, etc...)

— Laundry that has not been spun

— Laundry cleaned with inflammable chemi-

cals.

• INSERTING YOUR ITEMS IN THE DRUM

Fig. 11

CLAC

Recommended volumes

The maximum capacity of the dryer is 5 kg.

To limit creasing and optimise drying times, we would advise you not to exceed :

- 3/4 of the volume of the drum when drying

""MMiixxeedd""

and

““CCoottttoonn””

- half the volume of the drum when drying

""DDeelliiccaatteess""

and

““SShhiirrttss””

5 / PROGRAMMING

• PRESENTATION OF THE CONTROL PANEL

• PROGRAMMING A DRYING CYCLE

Programmes knob

Start / Pause

Anti-creasing

Buzzer

Additional drying

Delayed Start

On /Off

BB CC DD EE

Programme progress

Time remaining

• Starting the appliance :

Press the “ON / OFF” button . By default,

when the power is turned on, the selected

program is All fabrics

-- ““CChhoooossee

sseeqquueennccee”” ..

Select your programme (see the table “Your

dryer’s programmes” on the following pages)

by turning the programmes knob (it turns

in both directions). The indicator light lit

shows you the programme you have selec-

ted.

Press “Start/Pause” to start immediately

or use “Delayed Start” (cf. “Delayed start of a

program" following page).

The time displayed when the program starts

is only indicative, it adjusts itself based on the

cycle load. The indicators showing that the

program is running light up as the drying

cycle progresses.

5 / PROGRAMMING

•

Immediate start of a program

Select your programme using the program-

mes knob . The indicator light lit shows you

the programme you have selected.

Validate by pressing “

SSttaarrtt

/Pause” .

The indicators shows the cycle is running.

•

Delaying a programme’s start

Select your programme using the programme

knob . The indicator light lit shows you the

programme you have selected.

Turn the ”Delayed Start” knob to delay the

start of your programme thirty minutes at a

time until you reach the delay you wish (max

23 ½ hours).

Confirm by pressing the “Start/Pause”

button .

The display shows you how much time

remains before your programme starts.

Once the time delay has expired and the pro-

gramme actually starts, the display shows

you approximately how much time remains on

the programme as the drying cycle progres-

ses.

•

Adding or removing an item during

drying

Press “Start/Pause” to interrupt drying and

wait a few seconds for the drum to position

itself automatically.

Insert or remove the item or items and close the

door.

Press the “Start/Pause” button to resume

drying.

Starting program

Time remaining before the

start of the drying cycle

Delayed start

Programme stop

Time remaining

5 / PROGRAMMING

Remarks :

The “Buzzer” and “Anti-creasing” options remain selected from one programme to the next.

Simply pressing the button enables you to cancel the option, even while a programme is running.

•

Altering programming or drying

during operation

Press “Start/Pause” to interrupt drying.

Select another programme.

Press the “Start/Pause” button to resume

drying..

•

Stopping the appliance

At the end of the programme, the “Filter”

lights flash alternately to remind you that you

must clean the filter every drying cycle:

Press the “ON / OFF” button and empty

your drier.

Clean the filter (for how to do this, see the

“REGULAR MAINTENANCE” section).

•

“Buzzer” option

Press the “Beep” button . At the end of

the drying cycle you will hear 3 beeps every

10 minutes for 1 hour until the door is opened

or the appliance is stopped. The indicator for

this option lights up at the bottom of the

screen, showing that the beeper is activated.

•

“Anti-creasing” option

Press “Anti-crease” . The corresponding

indicator will light up at the bottom of the

screen to show that the option is activated.

The non-crease feature starts when drying is

completed. It prevents the fabric from crea-

sing. It turns the drum every 10 minutes for 24

hours until the door is opened or the

appliance is stopped.

Programme stop

Time remaining

End of programme

The “Filter” lights flash

“Buzzer” option

“Anticreasing” option

5 / PROGRAMMING

• “Additional Drying” option :

This function allows you to add drying time at

the end of a program. Select the desired

drying time by repeatedly pressing (in incre-

ments of 10 minutes) the “Additional drying"

button

Additional time

Advice :

As a safety measure, you are advised to unplug the power cable when you are not using

the appliance.

Important :

A power failure cancels the current programme. In this case, therefore, you have to repeat

all the programming operations.

Advice :

Consult the Programmes table on the next page to determine the one you need for the type

of items.

Then press the “Start/Pause” button . The

additional drying is adjusted to the fabric of

the program you have selected. You can also

use this option to quickly dry small loads

5 / PROGRAMMING

• YOUR DRYER’S PROGRAMMES

RECOMMENDED PROGRAMMES FOR TESTS TO EN 61121 - DIRECTIVE 95/13/CEE

Load I ”Dry cotton” 5 kg .... select

CCoottttoonn :: ““rreeaaddyy ttoo ppuutt aawwaayy””

Load II ”Ready to iron cotton” 5 kg .... select

CCoottoonn :: ““rreeaaddyy ttoo iirroonn””

Load III ”Easy-care textiles” 2 kg .... select

““sshhiirrttss””

Regular programmes Type of textile Drying results

All Textiles

Ready to put away Regular textiles Dry

Ready to iron Regular textiles Slightly damp

Cotton

Ready to put away Cotton Dry

Ready to iron Cotton Slightly damp

Extra Drying

Cotton Dry

Other drying programmes

Shirts

Synthetic,

easy iron

Dry

Delicates

Very delicate: silk, light

synthetic lingerie ...

Dry

Refreshing and airing your textiles after prolonged storage

Air and Refresh

Textiles already dry

Additional drying : you can use this program without the automatic detection system, to complete

the drying of items that are not sufficiently dry (if you have different kinds of fabrics in the same

load) or to quickly dry small loads.

Your appliance is equipped with a system to automatically detect when your load is dry. The

appliance will stop when the drying level you have chosen is reached (cf. table below).

Important :

We would remind you that the filter

must be cleaned after every cycle.

The filter is located on the left-hand side inside

the drum.

To clean it :

— Remove the filter from its holder by pulling it

from bottom to top

(Fig. 12).

— Clean the filter by removing the thin layer of

fluff covering it

(Fig. 13).

Important :

The filter must never be rinsed in water

(Fig. 14)

—

Replace the filter in its holder, pushing it in com-

pletel

Important :

Every 6 months, vacuum the ventilation

grills at the front and back ot the machine to

remove any dust and fluff.

Advice :

Use some of the fluff rolled into a ball

to rub the filter to unstick the fibres from it.

6 / REGULAR MAINTENANCE

Fig. 15

• CLEANING YOUR DRIER

• CLEANING THE FILTER

NON

OUI

Fig. 12

Fig. 13

Fig. 14

YES

Advice :

To clean the control panel, the access

to the drum and the casing, use only a

sponge or a damp cloth and some soapy

water.

— Ensure that there is no fluff accumulating

round the dryer.

— Clean the door seal with a damp cloth.

— Clean the filter housing with your vacuum

cleaner once per year.

You should

nnoott uussee,,

under any circumstances (Fig.15) :

— Abrasive powders

— Metal or plastic sponges

— Alcohol-based products (alcohol, thinners, etc.)

7 / TROUBLESHOOTING

Advice :

Some incidents may arise when you are using your dryer. Here are the points you should

check.

Fault : Check whether :

The dryer does not start :

- The plug is in the socket

- The ON/OFF button is pressed in

- The programme has been selected and you have pres-

sed the 'Start/Pause' button”.

The drying times are too long :

- The filter in the drum is not clogged with fluff

- The laundry has been spun enough beforehand

(500rpm minimum, but spinning at 850rpm provides

better drying times)

- The vent hose has too many bends

The laundry is too damp :

- The filter in the drum is not clogged with fluff

- The type of drying has been selected correctly (too

low) : switch to the next programme up or increase

the drying time.

The laundry is too dry, too creased :

- The drying time selected is too long : the drying time

is better to be too short than too long : this avoids the

laundry becoming too dry and difficult to iron.

The items are unevenly dried :

- The types of textiles in the load are too different (e.g.

sheets together with jeans)

- The laundry has been laid correctly ‘unfolded’ in the

dryer

- The drum is not overloaded.

The synthetic items are loaded with

static electricity :

- The laundry has been dried too much

- You have used softener during washing. By using this

product, you can reduce most of the problems with

static electricity.

8 / AFTER-SALES SERVICE

Any work on your appliance must be perfor-

med by a Brandt-approved qualified professio-

nal. When you call, mention your appliance’s

full reference (model, type, serial number).

These details are shown on the manufacturer’s

information plate (Fig. 16).

ORIGINAL PARTS

During any maintenance work, ask that only

cceerrttiiffiieedd oorriiggiinnaall rreeppllaacceemmeenntt ppaarrttss bbee uusseedd

••

INTERVENTIONS

Fig. 16

NOTES

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Brandt SFS-54E Owner's manual

Brand: Brandt

Model: SFS-54E

Category: Tumble dryers

Type: Owner's manual

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