installation & operating instructions and drying guidance Condenser Sensor Dryer DRCS 68 W DRCS 68 S get the best from y our new tumble drye r
welcome Dear customer Congratulations on your choice of a Beko quality Tumble Dryer which has been designed to give you lasting service. Please read these instructions thoroughly before installing or using - and keep for handy reference. Make sure you understand the controls prior to using your appliance. The Tumble Dryer must only be used for its intended purpose, ie the drying of clothes in the home.
contents Introduction Welcome Installation Know your tumble dryers / specification 2 Safety information 3 Electrical connection 4 Installation 5 Operating How to use 6 Function buttons 8 Programme descriptions 9 Practical usage tips, preparation and starting a program 10 Machine care Care & maintenance 11 Before calling service/trouble shooting 12 Door reversal 12 Guarantee 13 Service 13 1
know your tumble dryer Power cable Control panel Rating label Water tank Synthetics Condenser Sensor Drying 6 kg Timed Programmes 10 min Clean Filter Drying Water Tank Full Ready to Iron Ready to Wear Ready to Ready to Iron Wear Cottons Extra dry Ready to Wear Ready to Iron 20 min Delicates 40 min End / Anticrease Buzzer Cancel Start/ Pause/ Cancel Freshen Up 60 min DRCS 68 Water pipe from water collection container to water tank.
Important Safety Information It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and relevant warnings. These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety.
electrical connection Important Make sure that you have an earthed power outlet socket rated at 13 amps (minimum). Attention! If you use your dryer as built-in, the socket must be reachable after installation, or a separate switch (which can disconnect the two poles) must be used in the installation. Check for suitability. For a permanent connection, a master switch with at least 3mm contact clearance and minumum 13 A rating must be used.
installation Disposal Where to leave the packaging? The plastic wrapping must be kept away from children! Risk of suffocation! The packaging is made of materials which can be recycled. Check with your local council for recycling details. product is level and re-adjust levelling if required. Water Tank When drying, water is separated from the airstream of the laundry which is condensated in the condenser. This water is collected in the water tank.
how to use The first time The right amount • To remove any possible residue from production wipe out the drum with a moist cloth before the first drying cycle. • During the first empty drying cycle protective coating need to be burnt off smell / fumes will be emitted but this is quite normal. Ensure the room is well ventilated during this process. • The maximum load capacity depends on the textile type and the corresponding drying programme.
Pushing the On/Off button, the appliance is turned on; the programme, however, will start only when the >Start/Stop/Cancel< button is pressed. When changing to a different programme the programme must be; cancelled first; >Start< button must be pressed for 3 sec. to cancel the programme. Tumble dry only textiles labelled accordingly. For extremely sensitive textiles the use of a laundry bag is recommended. Application: 1. Before loading the dryer all small and fresh stains must be removed.
function buttons Optional Functions • When you set a programme and press the start button, one of the indicators will light indicating that the program is started. Buzzer Cancel • When the programme is running, one of the indicators is illuminated indicating the current programme stage: When the programme ends and throughout the anticrease stage a buzzer sounds. • If this is inconvenient, press this button to mute the buzzer.
Buzzer cancel Anti-crease Optional function Maximum dry load (kg) Approximate Duration (min) Programme Care symbol Textile type Fabric type programme descriptions White/coloured cottons Cotton and linen textiles Extra dry 150’ Ready to Wear 130’ Ready to Iron 100’ Ready to Wear 100’ Ready to Iron 60’ Delicates Delicates 20’ 1.0 Use as needed Freshen Up 10’ 6.0 60 min 60’ 40 min 40’ 20 min 20’ 10 min 10’ 6.
practical usage tips, preparation and starting a program Preparation and start 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. – Clean the condenser. – Clean sensor ribs. Sort the laundy according to cottons, synthetics, etc. Put laundry in the drum and close the door. Turn the appliance on by pressing On/Off button Set the programme selector knob to desired programme. Press the Start/Pause/Cancel button. Programme starts and the drying indicator light comes on. Changing the programme 5.
Care & maintenance Fluff filter Fluff balls are generated during the wearing of the clothes - not by drying. When drying, these fluff balls are trapped in the fluff filter. Normally, laundry are worn out by everyday usage and washing compared to drying. It is important to clean the fluff filter after every drying cycle To clean the fluff filter: 1. 2. Open the door. Pull out the fluff filter. 4. Open out the fluff filter 5. Carefully remove the fluff by hand or with a soft, dry cloth. 3.
before calling service/trouble shooting If you notice… check… Appliance cannot be turned on or programme does not start • • • • Appliance does not react to input • Child lock activated? • If fault persists: unplug, wait a few seconds before plugging in again. • Condenser service door opened? Close properly and check the locking latchs? Indicator ‘End’ flashes, buzzer sounds (for 2h) • Anti-crease stage is active. • Turn appliance off and take the laundry out.
guarantee Your new Beko product is guaranteed against the cost of breakdown repairs for twelve months from the date of the original purchase. Important notes What is covered? • • • • Repairs necessary as a result of faulty materials, defective components or manufacturing defect. The cost of functional replacement parts, but excluding consumable items. The labour costs of a Beko approved repairer to carry out the repair.
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