Gorenje DP7C, Instructions For Use Manual

Page 1: ...EN DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF A DRYER www gorenje com ...

Page 2: ...today Let s make at least laundry care simple Your new WaveActive dryer uses innovative technology and the latest achievements in laundry care to help you simplify your daily household chores The WaveActive technology offers the gentlest care for any garment with minimum creasing Moreover your new dryer is also friendly to the environment as it uses power in the most economical way possible This d...

Page 3: ...FOR THE FIRST TIME 28 DRYING PROCESS STEP BY STEP 1 6 28 Step 1 Heed the labels on the laundry 29 Step 2 Preparing for the laundry drying process 33 Step 3 Choosing the drying programme 36 Step 4 Drying mode and extra functions 41 Step 5 Starting the drying programme 41 Step 6 End of the drying programme 42 INTERRUPTIONS AND CHANGING THE PROGRAMME 44 MAINTENANCE CLEANING 45 Cleaning the net filter...

Page 4: ...that could ignite or explode 3 Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near children 4 Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded remove the door to the drying compartment 5 Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is moving 6 Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the w...

Page 5: ... contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire To reduce the risk of fire due to contaminated loads the final part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat cool down period Avoid stopping 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 15 WARNING Impr...

Page 6: ...ur website at www gorenje com Your dryer is intended solely for household use If the dryer is used for professional for profit purpose or purpose exceeding normal use in a household or if the dryer is used by a person who is not a consumer the warranty period shall be equal to the shortest warranty period required by relevant legislation Follow the instructions for correct installation of the Gore...

Page 7: ...n extension cord Do not connect the tumble dryer to an electrical outlet intended for an electric shaver or a hair dryer Do not connect the dryer to power mains using an external switching device such as a programme timer or connect it to power mains that is regularly switched on and off by the power supply provider WARNING In case of a defect only use approved spare parts by authorized manufactur...

Page 8: ...kable or sliding door or door with a hinge on the opposite side of the dryer door hinge Install the dryer in such way that the door can always be freely opened Never block the air exhaust evacuation opening WARNING Do not place the dryer on a carpet with long fibres as this may impede air circulation Do not connect the dryer to a chimney or a duct that is also used to extract products of combustio...

Page 9: ...x and wax removers should be washed in a washing machine with hot water and detergent before it is dried in the dryer Clothing that includes latex rubber parts shower and bathing caps and laundry or covers with rubber foam may not be dried in the dryer Use laundry conditioners or similar products in compliance with manufacturer s instructions WARNING Remove all objects such as lighters and matches...

Page 10: ... power cord from the power outlet The dryer is not intended for use by persons including children with physical or mental impairments or persons with lacking experience and knowledge These persons should be instructed about the use of the dryer by a person responsible for their safety The warranty does not cover consumables minor deviations in colour increased noise that results from appliance age...

Page 11: ...e years to come near the tumble dryer unless they are under constant supervision The dryer is made in compliance with all relevant safety standards This dryer may be used by children aged 8 years and above and by persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge but only if they are supervised during the use of the appliance if they have been provided...

Page 12: ... allow it to cool down as quickly as possible SAFETY WARNING Only use the dryer to dry laundry that was washed with water Do not dry any laundry that was washed or cleaned with flammable cleaners or substances such as gasoline trichloroethylene etc as this may result in an explosion If you have cleaned your clothes with industrial cleaners or chemical substances do not dry them in the dryer The ai...

Page 13: ... This system will switch off the dryer if the temperature is too high If the net filter is clogged the overheating automatic switch off system may be activated Clean the filter wait for the dryer to cool down and try running it again If the dryer still fails to start call a service technician ...

Page 14: ...718585 FRONT 1 On off button 2 Programme selector knob 3 Start pause button 4 Control unit 5 Door 6 Net filter 7 Rating plate 8 Air exhaust opening BACK 1 Air exhaust opening 2 Power cord 3 Adjustable feet 2 3 4 1 5 7 8 6 2 1 3 2 ...

Page 15: ... mm Dryer depth a 24 625 mm Depth with door closed 25 653 mm Depth with door open b 44 1134 mm Weight XX YY lb XX YY kg depending on the model Rated voltage See rating plate Fuse See rating plate Nominal power See rating plate Maximum load See rating plate Rating plate Rating plate with basic information about the dryer is fitted on the front wall of the dryer door opening see chapter DESCRIPTION ...

Page 16: ...his button to start or stop the programme Upon start up or during pause the button light will flash when the programme is started and in progress it will be lit continuously 1ON OFF BUTTON Switching the dryer on and off 2PROGRAMME SELECTOR KNOB 1 2 3 ...

Page 17: ... 4a EXTRADRY 4b GENTLECARE LOWER TEMPERATURE 5START DELAY Option to set a start delay 6CLEAN THE FILTER symbol lighting 7CHILD LOCK symbol lighting Press the positions 4 8 and hold them for 3 seconds 8ANTI CREASE 8a Anti crease time indicator light ...

Page 18: ...ollow all installation instructions WARNING Save these instructions WARNING Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic venting materials If flexible metal foil type duct is installed it must be of a specific type identified by the appliance manufacturer as suitable for use with clothes dryers Flexible venting materials are known to collapse be easily crushed and trap lint These condition...

Page 19: ...ng Only rigid or flexible metal duct shall be used for exhausting In CANADA foil type flexible ducts that comply with the UL 2158A shall be used In CANADA the exhaust duct shall be 102 mm in diameter Maximum duct length shall be 2 4 m and maximum number of bends shall be 4 The total length of flexible metal duct shall not exceed 2 4 m The duct shall not be assembled with screws or other fastening ...

Page 20: ...ntilated room with a window or ventilation fan Connect the exhaust duct to the air exhaust opening Do not connect the exhaust to a duct that is also used for evacuation of combustion gases from other appliances or gases from appliances that use other combustible substances for their operation The dryer emits heat Therefore do not place it in a very small room as the drying process may take longer ...

Page 21: ...designed to prevent the dryer from slipping Additional equipment dryer support a and vacuum feet b if they are not supplied are available for purchase at the service units The surface on which the appliance is placed should be clean and level Gorenje washing machine onto which you intend to place the Gorenje dryer should be able to hold the weight of the Gorenje dryer see chapter DESCRIPTION OF TH...

Page 22: ...able or sliding door or door with a hinge on the opposite side of the dryer door hinge Install the dryer in such way that the door can always be freely opened Do not place the dryer on a carpet with long fibres as this may impede air circulation ...

Page 23: ...djustable legs may cause vibration appliance sliding across the room and loud operation Incorrect levelling of the dryer shall not be subject to warranty Sometimes unusual or louder noise may appear during appliance operation these are mostly the result of improper installation ADJUSTING THE DRYER FEET Level the dryer in longitudinal and traverse direction by rotating the adjustable feet which all...

Page 24: ...ect the air exhaust duct to the other one The distance between the dryer and the air evacuation opening ventilation opening window may not exceed 2 metres Otherwise moisture could accumulate in the air exhaust duct Do not evacuate the air from the dryer through channels used for appliances or devices that use natural gas or other fuels for their operation ...

Page 25: ... it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Connect the dryer to a grounded power outlet After installation the wall outlet should be freely accessible The outlet should be fitted with an earth contact in compliance with the relevant regulations Information on your dryer is indicated on the rating plate see chapter DESCRIPTION OF THE DRYER Technical inform...

Page 26: ... connected by a trained technician If the appliance was not transported in compliance with the instructions the dryer should be left to stand still at least two hours before it is reconnected to the power mains Carefully read the instructions for use before connecting the dryer Repair or any warranty claim resulting from incorrect connection or use of the dryer shall not be covered by the warranty...

Page 27: ...e manufacturers of the cleaning agents BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME Make sure the dryer is disconnected from the power mains then open the door by pulling the left side of the door towards you figures 1 and 2 Before using the dryer for the first time clean the dryer drum using a soft damp cotton cloth and water figure 3 1 3 2 ...

Page 28: ...hing Bleaching in cool water c1 Bleaching not allowed Dry cleaning Dry cleaning with all agents A Petroleum solvent R11 R113 P Dry cleaning in kerosene pure alcohol and in R113 F Dry cleaning not allowed Ironing Hot ironing max HIGH temperature Hot ironing max MEDIUM temperature Hot ironing max LOW temperature Ironing not allowed Drying Dry flat place on a flat surface Drip dry Line dry High tempe...

Page 29: ...e special purpose laundry bag is available as an optional accessory Drying laundry made of particularly delicate fabrics that may be deformed is not recommended The following types of laundry may not be dried in the dryer as this may cause your garments to deform leather garments and other leather products garments that are waxed or treated in any other way garments with major wooden plastic or me...

Page 30: ...pping from them As the drum rotates the laundry basket will be still Therefore make sure the items you are drying in the basket are not in contact with the drum as this could result in damage to the item and the dryer 1Open the dryer door and insert the laundry 2Insert the drying basket by securing it to the door gasket as shown in the figure 3The basket can be used for drying of sports shoes slip...

Page 31: ...31 718585 SWITCHING ON THE DRYER Connect the dryer to the power mains by plugging in the power cord Press the 1 ON OFF button to switch on the dryer figures 1 and 2 1 2 1 ...

Page 32: ... insert laundry into the dryer if it has not been wrung or spun recommended minimum spinning cycle 800 rpm Do not overload the drum See PROGRAMME TABLE and observe your nominal load as indicated on the rating plate If the dryer drum is overloaded the laundry will be more wrinkled and perhaps unevenly dried When drying larger items bedding towels tablecloths etc loosen them and then insert them int...

Page 33: ...se the programme by rotating the programme selector knob 2 to the left or to the right depending on the type of laundry and the desired level of dryness See PROGRAMME TABLE 2 The programme selector knob 2 will not rotate automatically during operation 2 ...

Page 34: ...Wool 4 4 lb 2 kg This short programme is intended for softening or fluffing of clothes made of wool and silk which have to be dried thoroughly according to manufacturer s instructions Sensitive 2 2 lb 1 kg Use this programme to dry highly delicate laundry made of synthetic fibres which may be slightly moist after the drying process We recommend using a special purpose laundry bag Air refresh 4 4 l...

Page 35: ...f the laundry is still damp after the programme is complete repeat the programme if it is too dry and therefore creased and rough to touch the drying time you selected was too long Bedding 11 lb 5 kg Use this programme for larger items When the programme is complete they will be dry Adjusted drum rotation prevents the laundry from tangling Testing programme according to EN 61121 If your laundry is...

Page 36: ...ting is not stored 4 4a STEP 4 DRYING MODE AND EXTRA FUNCTIONS Adjust the settings by pressing the relevant function button before pressing the 3 START PAUSE button Functions that can be changed or adjusted with the selected drying programme are partly lit dimmed Certain settings cannot be selected with some programmes Such settings will not be lit and the button will flash when pressed see FUNCTI...

Page 37: ... start can be set in advance which allows more flexibility Press the position 5 START DELAY to choose between 2h 4h 6h and 8h 5a start delay The selected time is displayed when you press the 3 START PAUSE button When the set delay time expires the selected drying programme will start automatically To deactivate the start delay press the position 5 START DELAY and hold for 3 seconds In case of a po...

Page 38: ...g cycle we recommend using the 8 ANTI CREASE function which has to be selected before the start of the drying process Press on the position 8 ANTI CREASE to choose between 1h 2h 8a or deactivating this function When you open the dryer door after the completion of the drying programme the function is automatically deactivated 8 8a 8 ...

Page 39: ... lock setting CHILD LOCK To activate or deactivate the child lock press the positions 4 MODE DRYING MODE and 8 ANTI CREASE simultaneously and hold them for at least 3 seconds until the symbol 7 lights up or goes off respectively If the child lock is activated programme or additional functions cannot be changed The child lock remains active after the dryer is switched off Therefore it has to be dea...

Page 40: ...st for ironing Mix Mixed laundry Synthetics Storage Cupboard dry Iron Moist for ironing Wool Sensitive Air refresh Down wear Baby Baby clothes Sports Sportswear Shirts Time Timed drying program 90 60 30 Bedding Extra functions can be used If your laundry is not dried to the desired dryness level use extra functions or use a more suitable programme ...

Page 41: ...t and ANTI CREASE 8a time indicator if activated or selected will flash 1 1 Open the dryer door 2 Clean the filter see section CLEANING 3 Take the laundry from the drum 4 Close the door 5 Switch off the dryer press the 1 ON OFF button 6 Empty the condensate tank 7 Unplug the power cord from the outlet After the end of the drying programme immediately remove the laundry from the dryer to prevent it...

Page 42: ...rupted The dryer door will heat up during the drying process Make sure you do not burn yourself when opening the dryer door Power supply failure When power supply is resumed the signal light on the 3 START PAUSE button will flash To resume the drying process press the 3 START PAUSE button CHANGING THE PROGRAM FUNCTIONS Switch off the dryer by pressing the button 1 ON OFF then switch it on again by...

Page 43: ... indicator lights 4a EXTRADRY 4b GENTLECARE LOWER TEMPERATURE and 8 ANTI CREASE will light up on the display unit In the Personal settings menu all personal programme settings may be reset to factory defaults by pressing the 5 START DELAY position to return to the programme press the 4 MODE DRYING MODE position If the desired settings are not selected in 20 seconds the programme will automatically...

Page 44: ...the handle may break The dryer may never be operated without the filter in place or with damaged filter as excessive amount of accumulated fibres from the fabric could cause malfunction or failure of the dryer MAINTENANCE CLEANING Before cleaning make sure to switch off the dryer and disconnect it from the power mains unplug the power cord from the outlet The dryer is fitted with a filtering syste...

Page 45: ...ining of fibres and threads with your hand or with a cloth 3If necessary clean the filter housing and door gasket as well 4Close the filter cover CLEANING THE NET FILTER IN THE DOOR Clean the net filter after each drying cycle Make sure you do not pinch your fingers with the filter cover ...

Page 46: ...46 2 718585 CLEANING THE EXHAUST DUCT Occasionally clean vacuum the interior of the air exhaust opening and the air exhaust duct ...

Page 47: ... exterior using a soft damp cotton cloth Do not use any solvents or cleaning agents that could damage the dryer please observe the recommendations and warnings provided by the manufacturers of the cleaning agents Wipe all parts of the dryer with a soft cloth until dry Do not clean the dryer with a jet of water ...

Page 48: ...TABLE In such case Switch off the dryer and wait at least one minute Switch on the dryer and repeat the drying programme Most errors during operation can be resolved by the user see TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE If the error persists call an authorized service unit Repairs may only be carried out by an adequately trained person Repair or any warranty claim resulting from incorrect connection or use of the...

Page 49: ...be clogged As a result the temperature in the dryer rises which in turn causes overheating and therefore heating is switched off Clean the net filter see chapter CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning the net filter in the door Wait for the appliance to cool down and try running it again If the dryer still fails to start call a service technician A slight hitting noise appears If the dryer is out of us...

Page 50: ...propriate drying programme after cleaning the filter Amount of laundry dried in the appliance is too large or insufficient Use a suitable programme or extra functions Laundry such as bedding gets tangled into large balls Close the buttons or zippers on the laundry before drying Select a suitable programme e g the Bedding program After the drying process loosen the laundry and select an additional ...

Page 51: ... indicated on the display unit may include the following Warning Indication on the display unit and warning description What to do Indicator lights on the display unit flash All lights on the display unit continuously flash 3 times The door is open Close the dryer door before starting or resuming a drying programme Write down the error code e g E0 E1 switch off the dryer and call the nearest autho...

Page 52: ...ase of a failure only use approved spare parts by authorized manufacturers Repair or any warranty claim resulting from incorrect connection or use of the dryer shall not be covered by the warranty In such cases the costs of repair shall be charged to the user Additional equipment and accessories for maintenance can be viewed on our website at www gorenje com 1 2 3 4 TYPE SP15 XXX MODEL XXXXXX X Ar...

Page 53: ...be shorter and power consumption will be lower if the garments are thoroughly wrung or spun before drying By selecting the appropriate drying programme you will avoid over drying your laundry and problems with ironing or shrinkage of fabric Regular cleaning of the filters will lead to optimum drying time and minimum power consumption When drying smaller amounts of laundry or individual garments th...

Page 54: ...e electric and electronic equipment processing When disposing of the dryer at the end of its useful life remove all power cords and destroy the door latch and switch to prevent the door from locking or latching child safety Correct disposal of the product will help prevent any negative effects on the environment and health of people which could occur in case of incorrect product removal For detail...

Page 55: ...roning Partial 1000 1 15 40 measured by standard EN 61121 Standard programmes for cotton laundry in compliance with the currently effective regulation EU 392 2012 Programme Amount of laundry Max half load lb kg Programme duration min Electric energy consumption kWh Cotton Standard 15 4 7 7 7 3 5 105 61 3 98 2 19 The Cotton Standard programme is intended for drying of normally wet cotton laundry It...

Page 56: ...ay will be reactivated if you rotate the programme selector knob or press the 1 ON OFF button or open the dryer door If you do not do anything for 5 minutes after the end of the programme the display unit will be switched off as well Indicator light on the 3 START PAUSE button will flash P o weighted power when off W 0 5 P I weighted power when in standby W 0 5 T I standby time min 5 00 Low mains ...