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DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USE OF A DRYER

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  • Page 1 DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF A DRYER...
  • Page 2 Life is complicated today. Let's make at least laundry care simple! Your new dryer uses innovative technology and the latest achievements in laundry care to help you simplify your daily household chores. The 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.
  • Page 3 Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................Danger of hot surface ....................... Safety ............................DESCRIPTION OF THE DRYER ....................Technical data ........................... Control unit ..........................INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION ..................Selecting the room ........................Dryer placement ........................Adjusting the dryer feet ......................Draining the condensate ......................Connecting to the power mains ....................
  • Page 4 8 kg ............................9 kg ............................Low standby mode ........................PRODUCT ENERGY LABEL AND PRODUCT FICHE ............DISPOSAL ..........................
  • Page 5 Failure to observe the instructions for use or inappropriate use of the dryer may result in damage to the laundry or the appliance, or injury to the user. Keep the instruction manual handy, near the dryer. Instructions for use are available on our website at www.gorenje.com.
  • Page 6 Follow the instructions for correct installation of the Gorenje dryer and connection to the power mains (see chapter »INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION«).
  • Page 7 In case of a defect, only use approved spare parts by authorized manufacturers. In case of incorrect dryer connection, incorrect use, or servicing by an unauthorized person, the user shall bear the cost of any damage as such damage shall not be covered by warranty. Always use the hoses supplied with the dryer.
  • Page 8 The lint must not to be allowed to accumulate around the tumble dryer. The appliance may not be in contact with a wall or adjacent furniture. After installation, let the dryer rest still for 24 hours before using it. If the dryer has to be laid down on one of the sides during transport or servicing, place it with its left side, viewing from the appliance front, downwards.
  • Page 9 Before moving the dryer or before storing it in a non-heated room during the winter, the condensate tank has to be emptied. That the lint trap has to be cleaned frequently, if applicable. Clean the dryer filters after each drying cycle. If you have removed the filters, replace them before the next drying cycle.
  • Page 10 WARNING! Child safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless continuously supervised. Prevent your children and pets from entering the dryer drum. Before closing the dryer door and running the programme, make sure there is nothing except laundry in the drum (e.g.
  • Page 11 Danger of hot surface HOT SURFACE! At higher drying temperatures, the door glass will heat up. Be careful to avoid burns. Make sure children do not play near the door glass. The back of the dryer may get very hot during operation. Wait for the dryer to cool down completely before touching its back side.
  • Page 12 Safety DANGER OF FIRE! 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. The tumble dryer is not to be used if industrial chemicals have been used for cleaning.
  • Page 13 DESCRIPTION OF THE DRYER FRONT 1. Condensate tank 2. On/off button 3. Program selector knob 4. Start/pause button 5. Control unit 6. Door 7. Net filter 8. Air vent 9. Heat pump filter 10. Rating plate BACK 1. Power cord 2.
  • Page 14 Technical data (depending on the model) Rating plate with basic information about the dryer is located on the inner side of the dryer door (see chapter »DESCRIPTION OF THE DRYER«). Width 600 mm Height 850 mm Dryer depth (a) 625 mm Depth with door closed 653 mm Depth with door open (b)
  • Page 15 Control unit ON/OFF BUTTON EXTRA DRY (DRYNESS LEVEL) Switching the dryer on and off. The symbol is lit when the function is selected. Extra functions 4a and 4b allow selecting a higher dryness level and extend the drying time. PROGRAMME SELECTOR KNOB DELAY END (DELAYING THE END OF THE DRYING PROGRAM)
  • Page 16 Table continued from last page Lighting of the symbol CLEAN THE FILTER The following is displayed on the DISPLAY UNIT: • Available functions; • Time remaining to programme completion; • Information for the user. Lighting of the symbol EMPTY THE CONDENSATE TANK TIME DRY (TIMED DRYING) Option to set the drying time.
  • Page 17 Dryer placement If you also have a Gorenje dryer of corresponding (same) dimensions, it can be placed on top of the Gorenje washing machine; in this case, vacuum feet must be used and wall fixing bracket. Alternatively, the dryer can be placed next to the washing machine (figures 1 and 3).
  • Page 18 If your Gorenje washing machine is smaller (minimum depth 545 mm), than your Gorenje dryer, then the dryer support has to be purchased extra (figure 2). The supplied vacuum feet must be used; they are designed to prevent the dryer from slipping.
  • Page 19 WARNING! The appliance must not be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side to that of the tumble dryer, in such a way that a full opening of the tumble dryer door is restricted.
  • Page 20 Adjusting the dryer feet Level the dryer in longitudinal and traverse direction by rotating the adjustable feet which allow levelling by +/- 1 cm. Use a spirit level and spanner No. 22. INFORMATION! Floor on which the dryer is placed must have a concrete base. It should be clean and dry; otherwise, the dryer may slide.
  • Page 21 Draining the condensate The moisture from the laundry is extracted in the condenser unit and accumulated in the condensate tank. During the drying process, an indicator light (symbol (10)), is lit on the display unit) warns when the condensate tank is full and needs to be emptied. To avoid emptying the condensate tank, run the condensate discharge hose located at the back of the appliance directly into a drain.
  • Page 22 Connecting to the power mains ELECTRIC SHOCK! After installation, the dryer should stand still for two hours before it is connected to the power mains; this allows the dryer to stabilize. Connect the dryer to a grounded power outlet. After installation, the wall outlet should be freely accessible.
  • Page 23 Moving and transport after installation After every drying cycle, a small amount of condensed water will remain in the dryer. Switch on the dryer and choose one of the programmes, then let the appliance operate for approximately half a minute. This will pump out the remaining water and prevent damage to the dryer during transport. If the dryer cannot be transported in the upright position, tilt it to the left side.
  • Page 24 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).
  • Page 25 DRYING PROCESS, STEP BY STEP (1 - 6) Step 1: Heed the labels on the laundry Normal wash; Sensitive laundry Max. washing temp. Max. washing temp. Hand wash only 95°C 40°C Max. washing temp. Max. washing temp. Do not wash 60°C 30°C Bleaching...
  • Page 26 Step 2: Preparing for the laundry drying process 1. Sort the laundry by type and thickness of the fabric (see PROGRAMME TABLE). 2. Close the buttons and zips, tie any ribbons, and turn the pockets inside out. 3. Place very sensitive clothes in a special-purpose laundry bag. (The special-purpose laundry bag is available as an optional accessory.) Drying laundry made of particularly delicate fabrics that may be deformed is not recommended.
  • Page 27 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 (figure 1). With some models, the dryer drum is lit as well (figure 2). (The light in the dryer drum is not suitable for any other use.) INFORMATION! The light in the dryer drum may only be replaced by the manufacturer, a service technician or an...
  • Page 28 Loading the dryer Open the dryer door by pulling the left side of the door towards you (figure 1). Insert the laundry into the drum (after making sure the drum is empty) (figure 2). Close the dryer door (figure 3). INFORMATION! Do not insert laundry into the dryer if it has not been wrung or spun (recommended minimum spinning cycle: 800 rpm).
  • Page 29 INFORMATION! When drying larger items (bedding, towels, tablecloths etc.), loosen them and then insert them into the dryer drum. Step 3: Choosing the drying programme Choose 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).
  • Page 30 Program chart Program Max. Programme description Dryness levels load Cotton (Cotton) Storage 7 kg Use this programme for thicker non-sensitive cotton (Cupboard dry) 8 kg laundry. After drying, it will be dry and ready to be stored 9 kg in the cupboard. Standard* 7 kg Use this programme for thicker non-sensitive cotton...
  • Page 31 Table continued from last page Program Max. Programme description Dryness levels load Time 4 kg Use this programme for non-sensitive laundry that is still (Timed program) slightly moist and has to be thoroughly dried. In the time programme, remaining moisture is not detected automatically.
  • Page 32 Step 4: Selecting extra functions INFORMATION! Activate/deactivate the functions by pressing the desired function (before pressing the (3) START/PAUSE button). 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.
  • Page 33 Settings procedure: • Select the desired programme and extra functions. • Press on the (5) DELAY END position (DELAYING THE END OF THE DRYING PROGRAM) to activate the function. • Repeatedly press this position to set the desired drying completion time (with 30-minute increments up to 6 hours, and 1-hour increments thereafter, up to 24 hours).
  • Page 34 SOUND OFF To turn off the sound, simultaneously press the positions (4) EXTRA DRY (DRYNESS LEVEL) and (5) DELAY END (DELAYING THE END OF THE DRYING PROGRAM) and hold them for at least 3 seconds. To reactivate the sound, simultaneously press the positions (4) and (5) and hold them for at least 3 seconds.
  • Page 35 Extra function table Programmes Cotton (Cotton) Storage • • • (Cupboard dry) Standard* • • • Iron • • • (Moist for ironing) • • • (Mixed laundry) Synthetics • • • (Synthetics) Wool (Wool) Pillow • • • (Feathers/Down) Air refresh (Airing) Bedding...
  • Page 36 • Additional 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 37 Step 5: Starting the drying programme Press the button (3) START/PAUSE. Step 6: End of the drying programme At the end of the drying programme, »(End)« will appear on the display unit, the two red indicator lights will light up, the (3)START/PAUSE button light will flash, and the light for selected time display ANTI CREASE (CREASE PREVENTION) (7a), if activated or selected, will flash.
  • Page 38 INTERRUPTIONS AND CHANGING THE PROGRAMME Interruptions Interrupting the programme process Press the (3) START/PAUSE button to pause/resume a programme. To stop and cancel the drying programme, press the (3) START/PAUSE button and hold it for 3 seconds. The selected programme will stop, and the dryer will start to cool down. Cooling down time depends on the selected programme.
  • Page 39 Saving personal settings Initial settings may be changed. When the program and additional functions are selected, you may store such combination by pressing the (3) START/PAUSE key and holding it for 3 seconds. A signal light on the (3) START/PAUSE key and an acoustic signal will confirm your selection.
  • Page 40 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ELECTRIC SHOCK! 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 system consisting of several filters that prevent any impurities from entering the heat exchanger system.
  • Page 41 Cleaning the door net filter in the door INFORMATION! Clean the net filter after each drying cycle. Open the filter housing. Pull out the net filter. Gently scrape the filter to remove the lint, i.e. the lining of fibres and threads, with your hand or with a cloth.
  • Page 42 Cleaning the heat pump filter INFORMATION! During cleaning, some water may be spilled. It is therefore recommended to place an absorbent cloth on the floor. Open the outer cover. Hold the levers on the inside cover and rotate them upwards. Remove the inside cover.
  • Page 43 Cleaning of the heat exchanger WARNING! Do not touch the inner metal parts of the heat exchanger with bare hands. Danger of injury on sharp parts. Use appropriate protection gloves when cleaning the heat exchanger. WARNING! Incorrect cleaning of the metal fins of the heat exchanger can permanently damage the tumble dryer.
  • Page 44 Emptying the condensate tank INFORMATION! Empty the condensate tank after each drying cycle. If the condensate tank is full, the drying programme will be paused automatically. Symbol (10) will light up on the display unit, indicating that the condensate tank should be emptied. Pull out the condensate tank from the dryer (using both hands as shown in the...
  • Page 45 Cleaning the dryer ELECTRIC SHOCK! Always disconnect the dryer from the power mains before cleaning. Clean the dryer exterior using a soft damp cotton cloth. WARNING! 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).
  • Page 46 TROUBLE-SHOOTING What to do ...? Disturbances from the environment (e.g. the power grid) may result in various error reports (see TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE). In such case: • Switch off the dryer and wait at least one minute. • Switch on the dryer and repeat the drying programme. •...
  • Page 47 Table continued from last page Problem/Error Cause What to do? A slight hitting • If the dryer is out of use for a • The noise will subside without any noise appears. long period of time, the intervention. support elements are under stress at the same point.
  • Page 48 Table continued from last page Problem/Error Cause What to do? Drum lighting • There is no lighting when the • Disconnect the dryer from the power error dryer door is opened. mains and call an authorized service unit. (depending on the model) Errors indicated on the display unit may include the following: Problem/Error...
  • Page 49 Table continued from last page Warning Indication on the display unit What to do? and description of warning This is not a fault; it is just a warning that the filters need to be cleaned after drying. Write down the error code (e.g. E0, E1), switch off the dryer, and call the nearest authorized service (call centre).
  • Page 50 In such cases, the costs of repair shall be charged to the user. INFORMATION! The warranty does not cover the errors or failures resulting from disturbances from the environment (lightning strike, power grid failures, natural disasters etc.). Additional equipment and accessories for maintenance can be viewed on our website at: www.gorenje.com...
  • Page 51 TIPS FOR DRYING AND ECONOMIC USE YOUR DRYER The most economical way of drying is to dry the recommended amount of laundry in each batch (see PROGRAMME TABLE). Drying laundry made of particularly delicate fabrics that may be deformed is not recommended. Use of conditioner in the washing cycle is not necessary as the laundry is soft and smooth after drying in the dryer.
  • Page 52 TYPICAL CONSUMPTION TABLE The table lists the values for drying time and power consumption for drying of a test batch of laundry with various spinning rpm in the washing machine. 7 kg Load Spinning Electric Drying time [rpm] energy [min] consumption Program [kWh]...
  • Page 53 9 kg Program Load Spinning Electric Drying time [rpm] energy [min] consumption [kWh] 9 kg Cotton Standard Total 1000 2,15 Partial 1400 1,32 1000 1,18 1400 1,08 Cotton moist for ironing Total 1000 1,46 Partial 1400 0,88 1400 0,69 Synthetics Partial 1000 0,52...
  • Page 54 Low standby mode If you do not run a programme or do anything else after switching on the dryer, the dryer will switch off automatically after 5 minutes to save energy. Indicator light on the (3) START/PAUSE button will flash. The display will be reactivated if you rotate the programme selector knob or press the (1) ON/OFF button or open the dryer door.
  • Page 55 PRODUCT ENERGY LABEL AND PRODUCT FICHE (depending on the model)
  • Page 56 PRODUCT FICHE according to EU-Regulation No. 392/2012 (depending on model) Legend Model XXXXXX Condenser tumble dryer YES=YES; NO=NO Vented tumble dryer YES=YES; NO=NO Automatic tumble dryer YES=YES; NO=NO »EU Ecolabel«, Regulation EC 66/2010 YES=YES; NO=NO Energy consumption of the standard cotton programme at full load X,XX ) [kWh] Energy consumption of the standard cotton programme at partial...
  • Page 57 DISPOSAL Packaging is made of environmentally friendly materials that can be recycled, disposed of, or destroyed without any hazard to the environment. To this end, packaging materials are labelled appropriately. The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that the product should not be treated as normal household waste.
  • Page 58 GORENJE gospodinjski aparati, d.o.o. Address: Partizanska 12, 3320 Velenje, Slovenia Phone: +386 (0)3 899 10 00 Fax: +386 (0)3 899 28 00 www.gorenje.com 864436-a9 We reserve the right to any changes and errors in the instructions for use.