VALBERG W205T Tumble Dryer Instruction Manual

: June 4, 2024
: VALBERG

Table of Contents

Safety information
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After-sales service
What to do with your waste?
References
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VALBERG W205T Tumble Dryer Instruction Manual

Safety information

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE AND SAVE THEM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

General guidelines

Consult the appliance’s operating instructions for details on cleaning and maintenance.
This appliance may be used by children at least 8 years of age and by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities or without prior experience or knowledge, if they are properly supervised or have been given instructions on how to use the appliance safely and are aware of the risks involved.
Children should not play with the device.
Cleaning and maintenance should not be performed by children without supervision.
Follow the precautions when installing the appliance as they are set out in the instructions for using the appliance.
The power socket must remain accessible or a switch must be installed in the wiring system in accordance with the installation rules so that the appliance can be disconnected from the power supply network whatever the circumstances.
If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its after-sales department or similarly qualified persons to avoid any danger.

Specific instructions

This appliance is designed to dry a maximum mass of dry laundry in kilograms indicated on the sheet attached to the instructions.
The appliance should not be used if chemicals have been used for cleaning.
If a fluff collector (textile lint) is included, it should be cleaned frequently.
Do not allow fluff (textile lint) to accumulate around the appliance.
There must be adequate ventilation to prevent the gas coming from appliances that burn other fuels, including open fires, from flowing back inside the room.
Do not dry unwashed items in the appliance.
Items that have been soiled with substances like cooking oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, stain removers, turpentine, wax and wax removal substances should be washed in hot water with an extra amount of washing powder before being dried in the appliance.
Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps, waterproof textiles, rubber-lined items and clothing or pillows with foam rubber parts should not be dried in the appliance.
Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used in accordance with the instructions for fabric softeners.
Remove all items such as lighters and matches from the pockets.

CAUTION: Never stop the appliance before the end of the drying cycle, unless all the items are quickly removed and spread out to dissipate the heat.

CAUTION: The power to the appliance must not pass through an external switch, like a timer, or be connected to a circuit that is regularly turned on and off by the utility provider.

Children under 3 years old should be kept away unless they are constantly supervised.
If the appliance has vents or ventilation openings at its base, these openings must not be blocked by a carpet.
If the appliance exhausts air outside the room (in the case of a vent dryer with duct connected to the outside), the exhausted air must not be evacuated into an exhaust used for fumes discharged from appliances burning gas or other fuels.
The appliance must not be installed behind a locking door, a sliding door or a door with a hinge on the side opposite that of the appliance, thus preventing the appliance from fully opening.
If the appliance is equipped with a hermetic motor-compressor refrigeration system (in the case of a condensing dryer with heat pump):
Please refer to the device operating instructions for details on installation, handling and maintenance of the device. For disposal, please refer to the chapter of this manual: WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR WASTE?

CAUTION: Do not obstruct the vents in the housing of the appliance or surrounding structure.

CAUTION: Do not damage the refrigeration circuit.

Additional instructions

The standard cotton programme is suitable for drying normally damp cotton textiles.
It is the most energy-efficient programme for drying damp cotton textiles.
The term ECO can be used to identify this programme.

Additional instructions

This appliance is only intended for drying damp textiles which have been washed and spun in a washing machine in a domestic setting.
This appliance is only intended for domestic use.
It is not suitable for use in similar applications such as:
- Kitchen areas reserved for staff in stores, offices and other professional environments.
- Farms.
- Use by guests in hotels, motels and other residential environments.
- Bed-and-breakfast type environments.
- Locations intended for collective use in apartment buildings.
The device should not be transported alone.

WARNING: Keep the packing materials and accessories out of the reach of children. Never let children play with the packaging or accessories.

DANGER: Never use the appliance outdoors.

Do not install the appliance on a carpet or similar floor covering.

WARNING: Remove the drum immobilisation clamps at the rear of the appliance, if present. These safety screws are only needed when transporting the appliance and must be removed before the appliance is used for the first time, at the risk of causing damage that is not covered by the warranty.

WARNING: The appliance must be connected to a mains socket with a protective earth connection.
The appliance must not be connected via an extension cable or power strip.

ATTENTION: Do not bend, crush or pinch the power supply cable.
Leave enough space behind the appliance so that it is not in direct contact with the mains socket.

DANGER: Do not connect the appliance to the mains with wet hands, as this could cause an electric shock.

DANGER: If the laundry has been pre-treated with cleaning products containing solvents, this may cause an explosion in the appliance. Rinse the pre-treated laundry thoroughly with water before drying.

Always check the labels on the clothing before adding them in the appliance; otherwise, they may get damaged.
Always check and remove any objects from the pockets of clothing before adding the item to the appliance.
The appliance should be used with damp textiles which have been previously washed and spun before loading into the appliance.
Depending on the appliance, the final phase of the appliance’s drying cycle is done without heat (cooling cycle) so that the items are kept at a temperature that won’t damage them.
Any cleaning and/or in-depth maintenance work done on the appliance must be conducted with the electrical outlet disconnected.
Do not use a steam cleaner when cleaning the appliance.
In the event of a malfunction which cannot be resolved with the information provided in this manual, please contact the after-sales service.

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| This appliance complies with European regulations.
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| There are waste sorting guidelines for the recycling of the product, including its packaging.
| The manufacturer contributes financially to the collection, sorting and recycling of packaging.
| This appliance is powered by an alternating current.
| At the end of its life, the product must not be sorted or recycled with other household waste.
| Read the user manual
| Depending on the appliance: CAUTION: Hot surface
| Depending on the appliance: Danger, risk of fire/ Flammable materials

After-sales service

If you encounter a problem using your appliance, carry out the following steps first:

Follow the operating guidelines, including the chapters relating to cleaning, servicing and maintenance, as well as the description of the error codes according to the appliance.
Consult the self-diagnostic assessment tool to help resolve problems using the website:
FR: www.electrodepot.fr/sav
BE: www.electrodepot.be/fr/sav / www.electrodepot.be/nl/dnv
ES: www.electrodepot.es/servicio-postventa

If, despite these steps, the problem is not resolved:

Appliance under warranty

Request support for your device through the above website.

Or

Call the service using the phone number specified on your sales receipt/invoice.

The warranty is set at 2 years* minimum after the purchase of the new appliance, and covers the costs of shipments home, professional work on the appliance and spare parts.

Excluding the peace of mind warranty or extended warranty

PLEASE NOTE: The legal or commercial warranty does not cover any defects and consequences of defects resulting from servicing and/or repairs to the product performed by the user or a non-professional third party.

Device out of warranty and self-repair

The same procedure as for a device under warranty can be performed but the costs are no longer covered.

France only: Other repair and troubleshooting professionals are available via the website www.annuaire-reparation.fr

CAUTION: Any work and/or repair of the product by the user or a non- professional third party may jeopardise the safety of people and property.

WARNING: The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage occurring during self-repair insofar as this damage is linked in particular to user error or non-compliance by the latter with the product repair instructions.

SIf you wish to self-repair your appliance, please consult the Electro-Dépôt website dedicated to after-sales service, indicated above, and including:

The self-diagnostic tool to help with problem solving
Troubleshooting solution proposals including a link to the official spare parts dealer
Regulatory instructions (this manual) and instructions for using the device

FRANCE ONLY:

Self-repair tutorials are available via the partner website www.spareka.fr

DANGER: Before any intervention, please disconnect the device from all its power sources (electricity, water, etc.)

Depending on the device, it is sometimes necessary to discharge the capacitors using pliers or an insulated screwdriver to avoid the risk of electric shock.

What to do with your waste?

Please observe the following rules to reduce the environmental impact of your purchase.

You are legally responsible for sorting with a view to recycling the product (including any accessories), its manual(s) and packaging elements.

An electrical or electronic device must not be sorted or recycled with other household waste.

Never leave used products and packaging materials available to children as they can be hazardous.

Please keep the manual(s) throughout the life of the appliance and attach this documentation to the appliance when it is transferred to a third party.

FRANCE ONLY:

For the packaging elements and the instructions, please refer to the recycling instructions on the main packaging and the instructions available on the website: www.consignesdetri.fr

For the product, please refer to the instructions on the website: www.quefairedemesdechets.fr

If you do not have internet access, contact your local authority for the waste sorting and recycling measures.

OTHER COUNTRIES:

Please check with your local authority to find out where to collect and how to sort and recycle your packaging waste, instructions or product.

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