BALAY 3SC74300A Instructions For Installation And Use Manual

Your new dryer Intended use
Congratulations - you have chosen to buy a modern, high-quality Balay For domestic use only.
domestic appliance.
Only to be used for drying fabrics that have been
The condensation dryer with heat exchanger and automatic cleaning washed with water.
function is outstanding in terms of efficient energy consumption and low
.
maintenance requirements page 6.
Do not leave children unsupervised near the dryer.
Every dryer which leaves our factory is carefully checked to ensure that Keep pets away from the dryer.
it functions correctly and is in perfect condition.
Should you have any questions, our after-sales service will be pleased to
help.
Environmentally-responsible disposal
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-responsible manner.
This appliance is designated according to European directive
2002/96/EC which governs waste electrical and electronic
equipment - WEEE).
The directive provides an EU-wide framework for the return and recycling
of used appliances.
For further information about our products, accessories, spare parts and
services, please visit: www.balay.es
Contents
Page Display Display/
Programme selector status/ Remaining
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
service time
Setting the programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/4
Notes on laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Overview of programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Frost protection / Transport . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Normal noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
What to do if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Rinse the fluff filters under running water page 4. limp. filtro
(Filter)
Empty the condensation container. depósito
Clean the filter in the condensation container if necessary page 9. ( Container)
End of programme after 1-24 hours (button may need to be pressed h:min
several times) can always be set to the nearest full hour.
Automatic cleaning of the heat exchanger. Cln
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Preparation Drying
Installation page 8
Never start the dryer if it is damaged.
Inspecting the
Inform your after-sales service.
dryer
Make sure your hands are dry. Connecting the
Condensation container with filter
Hold the plug only.
mains plug
Drum interior light
(depending on
model)
Sorting and loading laundry
Remove all items from pockets.
Check for cigarette lighters.
The drum must be empty prior to loading.
See programme overview on page 7.
Selecting and adjusting the programme
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Select the drying programme ...
2
... and adapt to individual requirements
Additional functions
All buttons are sensitive and only
need to be touched lightly.
3
Press the inicio/pausa (start/pause)
button
Drum
Two-part
fluff filter
Only use the dryer with the fluff filter
inserted.
Air inlet
delicado Reduced temperature for delicate fabrics that require a longer
(Low heat) drying time; e.g. polyacrylics, polyamide, elastane, acetate silk.
menos Reduces creasing and prolongs the 'reduced ironing' phase after
(Less ironing) the programme has finished.
Drying
Do not pull out/empty the
condensation container when drying is in progress.
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Emptying condensation
Information on laundry ...
Empty the container after each drying cycle, not during drying.
1. Remove the condensation container and hold it level.
2. Pour out the condensation.
3. Always push container in fully until it clicks into place.
If the depósito (Container) indicator lamp flashes despite the
container having been emptied Filter in condensation container,
page 9.
Cleaning the fluff filter
Control panel
The fluff filter consists of two parts.
Clean the inner fluff filter after every drying cycle.
1. Open the door. Remove fluff from the door/door area.
2. Pull out the inner fluff filter and open it out.
3. Remove the fluff (by wiping the filter with your hand).
If the fluff filter is heavily soiled or blocked, rinse it under
running water and dry thoroughly.
Clean the outer fluff filter after every 5 drying cycles:
4. Remove the outer fluff filter.
5. Open it and remove any fluff.
Rinse under running water and dry thoroughly.
6. Close and re-insert the fluff filter.
Switching off the dryer
Turn the programme selector to stop.
Do not leave laundry in the dryer.
Removing the laundry
Your dryer is equipped with an automatic reduced ironing function. The drum is moved at specific time
intervals for 60 minutes once the programme has ended. The laundry stays loose and fluffy (or
120 minutes if the additional menos (Less ironing) function is selected).
End of programme
as soon as the AntiCrease/End indicator lamp
lights up.
Interrupt programme
Adding or removing laundry.
The drying operation can be interrupted briefly to add or remove laundry. However, it must then be
continued until it has finished.
1. Open the door. The drying process is interrupted.
2. Add or remove laundry then close the door.
3. If required, select a new programme and additional functions.
4. Press the inicio/pausa (start/pause) button. The remaining time is updated after a few minutes.
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Important Information
Your dryer is designed to be particularly energy efficient. Its technical features include a
Labelling of fabrics
refrigeration circuit, which uses energy efficiently in a similar way to a refrigerator.
The dryer's heat exchanger is cleaned automatically during drying.
Follow the manufacturer's care information.
The fluff filters and filter in the condensation container must be cleaned regularly.
Dry at normal temperature.
Dry at low temperature in addition, select delicado (Low heat).
Do not machine dry.
Never operate the dryer without the fluff filters and/or condensation container with filter.
Always observe the safety instructions on page 13.
Do not tumble-dry the following fabrics, for example:
– Non-breathable fabrics (e.g. rubber-coated).
– Delicate materials (silk, curtains made from synthetic material) these may crease. Fluff filters
– Oil-stained laundry.
During drying, fluff and hair from the laundry is trapped by the fluff filter. Blocked fluff filters
Drying tips
may impair the heat exchange process.
The fluff filters must therefore be cleaned after every drying cycle. Rinse regularly under
– To ensure an even result, sort the laundry by fabric type and drying programme.
running water page 4.
– Always dry very small fabrics (e.g. baby socks) together with
large items of laundry (e.g. towels).
– Close zips, hooks and eyelets, and button up covers.
Tie fabric belts, apron strings, etc. together Filter in the condensation container
– Do not over-dry easy-care laundry Risk of creasing.
The filter in the condensation container cleans the condensation. This condensation is
Allow laundry to finish drying in the air.
required for the automatic cleaning process. The filter should be cleaned regularly under
– Do not dry woollens in the dryer. They may, however, be refreshed page 7 acabado
running water. Empty the condensation container before cleaning the filter
lana/acabamento lãs (Woollens Finish) programme.
– Do not iron laundry immediately after drying; fold items up and leave for a while residual
moisture will then be distributed evenly.
Fabrics
– Knitted fabrics (e.g. T-shirts, jerseys) often shrink slightly the first time they are tumble-dried.
Do not use the seco+ (Cupboard Dry+) programme.
Do not dry any fabrics that have come into contact with solvents, oil, wax, grease or paint:
– The drying of starched laundry should be limited. Starch leaves behind a coating that
e.g. hair styling products, nail varnish remover, stain remover, cleaning solvent. etc.
impairs drying.
Empty all pockets.
– When washing laundry that is to be tumble-dried afterwards, use the correct amount of
Do not dry non-breathable fabrics.
fabric softener as specified in the manufacturer's instructions.
Avoid drying items that produce a lot of fluff.
– For pre-dried, multi-layered fabrics or small, individual items of laundry, use the Timed
Woollens should be refreshed only, using the woollens programme.
programme. Also suitable for subsequent drying.
Environmental protection/energy-saving tips
– Before drying, spin the laundry thoroughly in the washing machine the higher the spin
speed, the shorter the drying time will be, thus less energy is consumed. Also spin easy-
care laundry.
– Use the maximum recommended capacity, but do not exceed it
Programme overview page 7.
– Make sure the room is well ventilated during drying.
– Do not cover or seal the air inlet.
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towels
towels/ Tea
towels Terry
linen Table
linen Bed
Socks
Underwear
gowns dressing
Towelling
Anoraks
clothing Work
page 4/9.
Sportswear
Skirts/dresses
Trousers
Shirts
T-shirt
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