User manual BEKO DV 555

[. . . ] It should be unplugged or disconnected from the mains electricity supply by a competent person. The plug must be rendered useless and the cable cut off directly behind it to prevent misuse. See the "Warning and Safety" section of this booklet for further details. Energy saving tips To avoid unnecessarily long drying times and high consumption of energy: ­ Make sure that your laundry is thoroughly spun before drying. The higher the spin, the greater the savings that can be made in energy and time during drying. [. . . ] ^ Once clean, push the filter back into the door holder until it clicks into position. Close the door. ^ Open the door and pull the fluff filter (1) out of the door as illustrated. ^ Use your fingers to remove the fluff from the surface of the filter. 16 Cleaning and care Tumble dryer Disconnect the machine from the power supply. ^ Clean the housing and control panel with a mild cleaning agent or soapy water. Clean the drum and other stainless steel parts with a suitable proprietary stainless steel cleaner following the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use solvents, abrasive cleaners, glass cleaners or all-purpose cleaners. E-Cloth A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department, which is suitable for cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel, glass, plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals. 17 Problem solving guide With the help of the following notes minor faults in the performance of the machine, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be put right without contacting the Service Department. , Repair work to electrical equipment should only be carried out by a suitably qualified person in accordance with local and national safety regulations. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work. General problems Problem Possible cause The tumble dryer fails to No obvious cause. Remedy ­ Have you followed the switch-on procedure correctly (see "How to dry correctly")?Static charge can be reduced by adding a fabric conditioner to the final rinse in the washing machine or a fabric conditioner sheet to the load in the dryer. Items made of synthetic Synthetic fibres tend to fibres are charged with attract static charge. static electricity after drying. 18 Problem solving guide Problem There is a build up of fluff. Possible cause Fluff is principally the result of friction when garments are being worn and washed. The temperature resistant lamp should only be ordered from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department. 22 After sales service Repairs In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, or if the machine is under guarantee, please contact ­ your Miele dealer, or ­ the Miele Service Department (see back cover for contact details). When contacting your Dealer or the Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your machine, both of which are shown on the data plate situated on the right hand side below the drum aperture. Appliance guarantee Please see the guarantee card supplied with your machine. Optional accessories Optional accessories for this dryer is available from your Miele Dealer or from the Miele Spare Parts Department. Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to improve our service. 23 Installation and connection Front view a Venting connection: rear, right or left (supplied with the rear socket open) b Mains connection cable c Control panel d Door e Four height adjustable screw feet 24 Installation and connection Installation site With niche heights of: ­ 840 mm, longer screw feet* are required. ­ 870/885 mm - 915/930 mm, one or two height adjustment frames* are required. * Available as an optional accessory from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department. If you wish to push your machine under a worktop and there is space to do this without removing the lid, the building under kit is not necessary. Replacing the lid If the lid has been removed in order to fit a coverplate, ensure that, if the lid is ever replaced, it fits securely into the rear holders. Otherwise, it is not properly secure for transport. , Make sure the dryer door can be opened without hindrance after installation. Transporting the machine to its installation site When moving the machine you can hold it by the lid where it protrudes to the rear of the dryer. To manoeuvre the dryer out of its packing case to its installation site you will also need to hold it by the front feet. Building under a continous worktop / in a kitchen run The space required by the vent duct must be taken into consideration when calculating the distance between the machine and a wall or other appliances or furniture on either side. , A building under kit* is required which must be fitted by a suitably qualified person. [. . . ] ­ If the Drying indicator lamp is not flashing: the buzzer is deactivated ­ If the Drying indicator lamp is flashing: the buzzer is activated G Switch the machine off with the I-On/0-Off button. To check: ^ Make sure the dryer is switched off, the door is closed and the programme selector is at Finish and then carry out steps A to E. The check is complete. 42 Programmable functions Extending the cooling down time The cooling down phase which takes place before the end of a programme can be lengthened if required. The dryer is delivered with the extended cooling down time option deactivated. [. . . ]