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DCUS 81 W
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2960311271_KM/160117.1159

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  • Page 1 Dryer User Manual DCUS 81 W 2960311271_KM/160117.1159...
  • Page 2 Please read this user manual first! Dear Customer, Thank you for prefering a Beko product. We hope that your product which has been manufac- tured with high quality and technology will give you the best results. We advise you to read through this manual and the other accompanying documentation carefully before using your product and keep it for future reference.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Important safety and 6 Selecting a Programme and environmental instructions Operating Your Machine 1.1 General safety ........4 6.1 Control panel ........19 1.1.1 Electrical safety .......5 6.2 Preparation of the dryer ....20 1.1.2 Product safety .........6 6.3 Programme selection.......
  • Page 4: Important Safety And Environmental Instructions

    Important safety and environmental instructions This section contains safety instructions that will help protect from risk of personal injury or property damage. Failure to follow these instructions shall void any warranty. 1.1 General safety • The dryer can be used by children at and above 8 years old and by persons whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities were not fully developed or who lack experience and knowledge provided that they are...
  • Page 5: Electrical Safety

    1.1.1 Electrical safety Electrical safety instructions should be followed while electrical connection is made during the installation. The appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer,or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by utility.
  • Page 6: Product Safety

    1.1.2 Product safety Superheating of the clothes inside of the dryer can occur if you cancel the programme or in the event of a power failure whilst the dryer is running, this concentration of heat can cause self-combustion and fire so always activate the ventilation programme to cool down or quickly remove all laundry from the dryer in order to hang them up and dissipate the heat.
  • Page 7 • You must provide enough ventilation in order to prevent gases exiting from devices operating with other types of fuels including the naked flame from accumulating in the room due to the back fire effect. Clothing that contains metal reinforcements should not be dried in the dryer.
  • Page 8: Mounting Over A Washing Machine

    1.2 Mounting over a washing machine • A fixing device should be used between the two machines when installing the dryer above a washing machine. The fitting device can be obtained through spare part suppliers. • Total weight of the washing machine and the dryer -with full load- when they are placed on top of each other reaches to approx.
  • Page 9: Intended Use

    1.3 Intended use • Dryer has been designed for domestic use. It is not suitable for commercial use and it must not be used out of its intended use. • Use the dryer only for drying laundry that are marked accordingly.
  • Page 10: Compliance With The Weee Regulation And Disposing Of The Waste Product

    1.5 Compliance with the WEEE regulation and disposing of the waste product This product complies with EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU). This product bears a classification symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This product has been manufactured with high quality parts and materials which can be reused and are suitable for recycling.
  • Page 11: Technical Specifications

    1.8 Technical Specifications Height (Min. / Max.) 84,6 cm / 86,6 cm* Width 59,5 cm Depth 59,8 cm Capacity (max.) 8 kg** Net weight (plastic front door usage) 37 kg Net weight (glass front door usage) 39,5 kg Voltage Rated power input See rating label*** Model code * Min.
  • Page 12: Your Dryer

    2.1 Overview 1- Control panel 5- Rating plate 2- Kick plate opening tab 6- Fluff filter 3-Adjustable feet 7- Power cord 4-Kick plate 12 / EN Dryer / User Manual...
  • Page 13: Package Contents

    Your Dryer 2.2 Package Contents 1. Water drain hose * 2. Filter drawer spare sponge* 3. User Manual 4. Drying basket* 5. Drying basket user manual* *It can be supplied with your machine depending on its model. Dryer / User Manual 13 / EN...
  • Page 14: Installation

    Installation Before the calling the nearest Authorised on the Do not place the dryer Service for the installation of the dryer, en- power cable. sure that electrical installation and water drain is appropriate referring to the user’s 3.2 Removing the manual.
  • Page 15: Adjusting The Feet

    Connecting the water drain hose 1-2 Pull hose at the behind of the dryer by hand in order to disconnect it from where it is connected. Do not use any tools to remove the hose. 3. Connect one end of the drain hose supplied with the dryer to the connection point from where you removed the hose of the product in previous step.
  • Page 16: Electrical Connection

    Electrical Connection Make sure that you have an earthed power Important outlet socket rated at 13 amps (minimum). 4.1 Attention! 4.3 Fitting a different plug When installed, the socket must be reachable after installation, or a separate switch (which As the colours of the wires in the mains lead can disconnect the two poles) must be used of this appliance may not correspond with in the installation.
  • Page 17: Preparation

    Preparation 5.1 Laundry suitable for drying in the dryer Always obey the instructions given on the garment tags. Dry only the laundry having a label stating that they are suitable for drying in a dryer and make sure that you select the appropriate programme.
  • Page 18: Correct Load Capacity

    • Do not add wet laundry while the dryer Following weights are given as examples. is in operation Approximate weights Laundry • Clean the lint filter before or after each (g)* drying cycle Cotton quit covers • Clean the condenser regularly at least 1500 (double) once every month or after every 30...
  • Page 19: Selecting A Programme And Operating Your Machine

    Selecting a Programme and Operating Your Machine 6.1 Control panel 1. Filter cleaning warning light 5. Programme selection knob Warning light turns on when the filter is Used to select a programme. full. 6. Start/Pause/Cancel button 2. Programme follow-up indicator Used to start, pause or cancel the Used to follow-up the progress of the programme.
  • Page 20: Preparation Of The Dryer

    6.2 Preparation of the dryer Normal laundry (E.g.: • Plug in the dryer. tablecloths, underwear) are • Open the loading door. dried in a way that they do • Place the laundry in the machine without Normal dry not require ironing before compressing.
  • Page 21 •Xpress 35’ min. • Freshen Up You can use this programme to dry the Only ventilation is performed for 10 minutes cottons that are spun at high speeds in your without blowing hot air. You can air your washing machine. It can dry your 2 kg Cotton clothes that have been kept at closed laundry (3 Shirts / 5 T-Shirts) within 35 environments for a long time thanks to this...
  • Page 22: Programme Selection And Consumption Table

    6.6 Programme selection and consumption table Capacity Spin speed in washing Approximate amount Drying time Programmes (kg) machine (rpm) of remaining humidity (minutes) Cottons / Coloreds Cupboard dry 8 / 4 1000 % 60 137 / 78 Normal dry 1000 % 60 Iron dry 1000...
  • Page 23: Auxiliary Function

    6.7 Auxiliary function • Set the drying programme and, if required, the auxiliary functions. Cancel audio warning • When the time programming button is Your dryer will give an audio warning when pressed once, a 3 hour delay is selected the programme comes to an end.
  • Page 24: Changing The Programme After It Has Started

    “Cupboard dry”: Press “Start/Pause/Cancel” Starts to illuminate when the drying degree button for 3 seconds to cancel reaches “Ready to wear” step and remains the programme or turn the illuminated until the next step. programme selection knob in any “Final / Anti-creasing”: direction to end the programme while the machine is running.
  • Page 25: Child-Proof Lock

    Laundry may be added or taken A double beep will be heard if you out as much as desired during a turn the programme selection drying process, but this process knob when the machine is will extend the programme running and the child-proof lock is duration and increase energy active.
  • Page 26: End Of Programme

    6.16 End of programme The “End/Anti-creasing”, “Filter cleaning” and “Water tank” warning lights on the programme follow up indicator will turn on when the programme comes to an end. The door can be opened and the machine becomes ready for a second cycle. Press “On/Off”...
  • Page 27: Maintenance And Cleaning

    Maintenance and cleaning Service life of product extends and frequent- • A layer can build up on the filter pores ly experienced problems will be reduced if it that can cause clogging of the filter after is cleaned at regular intervals. using the dryer for a while.
  • Page 28: Cleaning The Sensor

    7.2 Cleaning the sensor 7.3 Draining the water tank There are dampness sensors in the dryer Dampness of the laundry is removed and that detect whether the laundry is dry or not. condensed during drying process and the To clean the sensors: water that arise accumulates in the water •...
  • Page 29: For The Condenser

    4. Clean the condenser by applying If the direct water draining is used pressurized water with a shower head as an option, there is no need to and wait until the water drains. empty the water tank. 7.4 For the condenser Hot and humid air in the condenser is cooled with the cold air from the room.
  • Page 30: Suggested Solutions For Problems

    Suggested solutions for problems Drying process takes too much time • Meshes of the filter may be clogged. Wash with water Laundry comes out wet at the end of drying. • Meshes of the filter may be clogged. Wash with water. •...
  • Page 31: Service

    Service Service once the Please keep your purchase receipt or other proof of purchase in a safe place; you will manufacturers guarantee has need to have it should the product require expired. attention under guarantee. If you have purchased an extended guaran- You should also complete the details below;...
  • Page 32 • Disclaims any liability for incidental or consequential damages. • The guarantee does not in anyway diminish your statutory or legal rights. Beko plc, Beko House, 1 Greenhill Crescent, Watford, WD18 8QU Tel: 0845 6004911 Email: service@beko.co.uk Fax: 0845 6004922...

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