BFVTD6BL BFVTD6BL Freestanding air-vented Fully integrated airtumble dryer vented tumble dryer
BFVTD6BL Freestanding airvented tumble dryer NOTE: This User Instruction Manual contains important information, including safety & installation points, which will enable you to get the most out of your appliance. Please keep it in a safe place so that it is easily available for future reference.
Contents Environmental note 3 Important safety information 4–6 Specifications Product dimensions Product specifications Electrical details Control panel Drying selection knob Appliance features 7–9 7 7 7 8 9 9 Selecting a drying program Automatically controlled drying Time controlled drying Optional functions - Delay start - Quick - Delicate Neon indicator lights At the end of a drying cycle Cancelling a program Changing a program Care labels Starting a drying program 10 - 13 10 10 11 11 11 11 12 12
Environmental note Note: Before discarding an old appliance, switch off and disconnect it from the power supply. Cut off and render any plug useless. Cut the cable off directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse. This should be undertaken by a competent person. Disable the door lock to make sure that children cannot get stuck inside the appliance. o The packaging materials that Baumatic uses are environmentally friendly and can be recycled.
Important safety information Your safety is of the utmost importance to us. Please make sure that you read this instruction booklet before attempting to install or use the appliance. If you are unsure of any of the information contained in this booklet, please contact the Customer Services Department. General Safety o Repairs to your appliance must only be carried out by a Baumatic engineer or one of its authorised service agents.
Installation o The installation instructions contained within this user manual should be followed. o It is obligatory for the completed installation to comply with all relevant building regulations. o Adequate venting must be provided to avoid back flow of gases into the room from appliances burning other fuels including open fires. o Exhaust gas must not be discharged into a flue used for exhausting fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuels.
o Items soiled with substances such as cooking oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers should be washed in hot water with extra detergent before being dried. o Remove all objects from pockets of clothes such as lighters and matches. o DO NOT place items in the dryer if anything other than a water solution has been used in the cleaning process. o DO NOT attempt to dry dripping wet items.
Specifications Appliance dimensions Height: Width : Depth: 850 mm 595 mm 555 mm Product specifications o Capacity: 6 kg o 15 drying programs o o o o o o o o o o o o o Electronic control operation Time controlled drying, up to 90 minutes Delay start function Reverse tumble action 180° door opening Removable fluff filter Moisture sensor Galvanized drum Anti crease function Drying phase indicator Venting hose Adjustable feet Energy efficiency class: C Electrical details Rated voltage: 220 - 240 Vac 50 Hz
Control panel 1. Program selector dial 2. Sequence indicator lights o Drying o Cooling o End o Filter 3. Start / Pause button 4. Delay start button / indicator lights 5. Delicates button 6.
Dryer selection knob o Turning the selector dial (1) allows you to select the drying program according to your laundry. o The selector dial is divided into four sections: Cottons Synthetics Time Special o After you have selected your desired program you must press the start button (3) within 10 minutes or the appliance will return to standby mode. Always turn the appliance off after use by turning the dial to “O”. Appliance features 1. 2. 3. 4.
Selecting a drying program Program suggestions o Below is a list of functions which the dryer can perform which should help you select the most appropriate drying cycle for your needs: Automatically controlled drying o The appliance detects the moisture in the load and automatically adjusts the drying time accordingly for optimal drying.
Optional functions Depending on what program you have chosen, you are able to select additional functions. These must be selected after choosing your desired drying program, but before you press the start button. When the relevant button is pressed the corresponding LED light will illuminate. If the button is pressed again the LED light will go out and the function is then deselected. Delay You can delay the start of the drying program by 3, 6 or 12 hours.
Indicator lights o “Drying” light This light indicates that the appliance is in the drying phase. o “Cooling” light At the end of the drying phase there is a 5 – 10 minute cooling phase. o “End” of program light At the end of the cooling phase there is an anti-creasing phase*. o “Filter” light This light is to remind you that the program has finished and you should clean the filter**.
Changing a program To change a drying program which is in operation, you should first turn the selector dial to the off position (“O”) to cancel the current function. You can then proceed to select a new function. Care labels o You may find the following symbols on the care labels of your garments. These indicate how to dry the item correctly. Tumble drying safe Normal drying (high temperature) Delicate drying (low temperature) Do not tumble dry Satarting a drying program o Open the tumble dryer door.
Drying program guidance o Check the wash care labels of the garments that you want to dry, to make sure that they are suitable for drying in a tumble dryer. o The maximum amount of clothing that can be dried in your appliance in a single drying cycle is 6kg. If the tumble dryer is overloaded, then the drying performance will be affected and clothing may come out creased.
Drying program table Selection dial section Heavy Max load 6kg Strong Normal Damp Iron 6kg 6kg 6kg 6kg Extra 3kg Cupboard Iron 3kg 3kg Time 30’, 60’, 90’ 6kg Multi-layered fabrics, bath towel, tea towel, etc. Antibacterial Silk 3kg Specials 1.5kg Freshen-up 3kg Air dry 2kg Higher temperature drying for underwear, etc. Gentle drying for silk items or similar. For items which have been unused for a long time. Designed for lighter items such as underwear, shirts, etc.
Maintenance and cleaning In daily use o The filter should be cleaned after each drying cycle. o Leave the porthole door ajar for a short while after a drying cycle has completed. This should help to prevent stagnant smells and to protect the door seal. o We suggest that you disconnect the appliance from your mains supply when it is not in use. Control panel and tumble dryer cabinet. IMPORTANT: Do not use any abrasive cleaner or household polish on either the control panel or operating parts.
The filter o It is important to remove fluff from the filter after each drying cycle. o You should disconnect the appliance from the mains supply before cleaning the filter. o The filter is located inside the doorway rim at the bottom, as shown in the below diagram. o To remove upwards. the filter, pull it o Remove any thread or fluff by hand or with a soft brush. o Slide the filter back into position.
Installation IMPORTANT: THIS INSTALLATION MUST BE COMPLETED BY A SUITABLY QUALIFIED PERSON. BAUMATIC ONLY SANCTION THE INSTALLATION GIVEN IN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. YOU SHOULD KEEP THE TRANSIT PACKAGING, IN CASE YOU NEED TO TRANSPORT THE MACHINE IN THE FUTURE. Installing the appliance o Your dryer is provided with a vent hose which will extend to approximately 1.8 metres. It is strongly recommended that this is vented through a wall or window with the attachment provided.
Positioning The appliance should be positioned on a solid and flat surface. This will reduce vibration and noise. Large amounts of vibration can damage the appliance. If required, you can use the adjustable feet to help level the appliance o Loosen the locking nut o Turn the feet right to increase the height. o Turn the feet left to decrease the height. o Tighten the locking nut when you are happy that the dryer is level.
o Once connected to the dryer, you should then run the hose to your chosen outlet point. o The hose should not contain more than two bends, and you should not allow the hose to become blocked or kinked. IMPORTANT: If outlet is far away from your appliance, thus making the hose long in length, then you should take steps to prevent water condensation from interfering with the appliance. See below for preventative steps.
o DO NOT REMOVE THE RATING PLATE AS THE INFORMATION ON IT IS IMPORTANT. o The moulded plug that is supplied with the appliance must be placed into an earthed and insulated socket. o The special mains cable and plug assembly must only be replaced with a genuine part from the Baumatic Spares department or our appointed service agent. o IMPORTANT: We do not recommend that this appliance is connected to an extension lead.
IMPORTANT: If your appliance appears not to be operating correctly, then you should disconnect it from your mains supply and then contact Baumatic Customer Care on telephone number (0118) 933 6911. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE APPLIANCE YOURSELF. Please note that if an engineer is asked to attend whilst the product is under guarantee and finds that the problem is not the result of an appliance fault, then you may be liable for the cost of the call out charge.
Technical Data Manufacturer Model Number Rated Capacity of Standard Cotton Program Type of Dryer (air-vented, condenser or gas-fired) Energy Efficiency Class Type of Dryer (Automatic, Non-automatic) Energy Consumption of the Standard Cotton Program at Full Load (1) Power Consumption of Off Mode Standard Drying Cycle (2) Program Duration of Standard Cotton Cycle at Full Load Noise Level Installation Type BAUMATIC BFVTD6BL 6 kg Air-Vented C Automatic 3.33 kWh 0.
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