User manual BEKO DV 555

[. . . ] Rather than just throwing these materials away, please ensure they are offered for recycling. 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. [. . . ] 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. Machine drying hardly causes any fluff to form and has been established by research institutes to have no appreciable effect on the lifetime of the garment. The load consisted of different fabrics. Remedy Fluff is collected by the fluff filter and can be easily removed (see "Cleaning and Care"). The laundry is not sufficiently dry. ­ Finish drying using "Timed drying - Warm air". ­ Select a more suitable drying programme next time (see "Programme chart"). Change the lamp as described at the end of this section. The interior drum The lighting switches off lighting does not automatically (to save come on. The lamp needs changing. 19 Problem solving guide Problem The drying process goes on too long or even switches off. Possible cause Remedy Important: Before attempting to remedy one of the following causes, switch the dryer off and switch on again to start the programme again. Ventilation to the dryer is Open a door or window while insufficient (e. g. The lamp specification and maximum wattage is stated on the data plate and on the lamp cover. ^ To close the cover push it upwards and press it on the left and right until you hear it click into position. , Ensure that it is fitted into position securely, as any moisture could cause a short circuit. ^ Insert a suitable tool, such as a wide bladed screwdriver, under the side edge of the lamp cover as illustrated. ^ Apply a little pressure and whilst doing so turn your wrist in the direction of the arrow to open the cover. 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. Otherwise the building under kit is essential. 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. [. . . ] ­ The programme selector is at Finish. A Press the Start button and keep it pressed in whilst carrying out steps B-C. B Switch the dryer on with the I-On/0-Off button. C Wait until the Start indicator lamp comes on . [. . . ]