KONCAR SR8MKINV Tumble Dryers Owner’s Manual

: June 13, 2024
: KONCAR

Table of Contents

KONCAR SR8MKINV Tumble Dryers
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
- Cleaning and Care
Trouble Shooting
Technical Specifications
Product Fiches
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KONCAR SR8MKINV Tumble Dryers

Read all instructions and explanations before use. Follow the instructions carefully. Keep the operation instructions handy for later use. If the appliance is sold or passed on then ensure that the new owner always receives these operation instructions.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: RISK OF FIRE!
Warning!
To prevent any damage to your and others’ life or property, you have to follow the safety notes.

Intended use

This heat pump dryer is intended for drying typical amounts of household laundry, which have been washed with water. It has been designed solely for private use and is not suitable for commercial or shared use (i.e. by several families in an apartment building).
Use this appliance only as described in this user manual.
This appliance is for indoor use only.
Any other use is deemed improper and may result in damage to property or even personal injury.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage caused by improper use.

Safety Instructions

The appliance corresponds to protection class I and may only be connected to a plug with a protective conductor that has been installed properly. When connecting the appliance to the mains, make sure that the mains voltage is correct. You can find more information about this on the rating plate.
The electrical safety of this tumble dryer can only be guaranteed when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety requirement is met. If in any doubt, please have the household wiring system tested by a qualified electrician. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system (e.g. electric shock).

Warning!

Electric shock hazard

Before connecting the tumble dryer, ensure that the connection parameter on the rating plate (fuse rating, voltage and frequency) match the mains electricity supply. If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
The electrical safety of this tumble dryer can only be guaranteed when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety requirement is met. If in any doubt, please have the household wiring system tested by a qualified electrician. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
Do not pull the power cord forcefully. Please grasp the mains plug instead
Do not plug/draw the mains plug with wet hands.
Do not bend, clamp or damage the power cord and the power plug.
If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Warning: The appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by a utility.
Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead, multi-socket adapter or similar.
The accessibility of the plug must always be ensured, in order to disconnect the tumble dryer from the mains.
If the appliance appears high temperature abnormally, please draw the mail plug immediately.

Injury danger

The appliance must not be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side to that of the tumble dryer, in such a way that a full opening of the tumble dryer door is restricted.
Do not disassemble or install the dryer without any instruction or supervision.
Do not stack this dryer on the washing machine without stacking kits. (If you want to stack this dryer on a washing machine, please purchase the independent parts. Installation shall be done by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons to avoid any hazards.)
Do not lean on the opened door of the dryer.
Condensed water is not drinking water. It can cause health problems in both people and animals if consumed.

Damage danger

Do not put more load than rated in this user manual. See the related chapter in the user manual.
Do not operate the dryer without the door filter and base filter.
Do not dry the clothes before being spun.
Do not expose the dryer directly under the sun.
Do not install the dryer in a humid and drenching environment.
While cleaning and maintenance, please do remember to pull out the power plug and do not directly spray the dryer with water.
The appliance should not be overturned during normal use or maintenance.

CAUTION: RISK OF FIRE!

Explosion and fire danger

Please do not dry the clothes with any flammable substances such as kerosene or alcohol. Otherwise, there may be an explosion.
The appliance contains an environmentally friendly but flammable R290 refrigerant. Keep away from open flame and other sources of ignition.
The tumble dryer is not to be used if industrial chemicals have been used for cleaning.
Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.
Items that have been 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 an extra amount of detergent before being dried in the tumble dryer.
Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps, waterproof textiles, rubber-backed articles and clothes or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads should not be dried in the tumble dryer.
Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used as specified by the fabric softener instructions.
Oil-affected items can ignite spontaneously, especially when exposed to heat sources such as in a tumble dryer. The items become warm, causing an oxidation reaction in the oil. Oxidation creates heat. If the heat cannot escape, the items can become hot enough to catch fire. Piling, stacking or storing oil-affected items can prevent heat from escaping and so create a fire hazard.
Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and matches.
If it is unavoidable that fabrics that contain vegetable or cooking oil or have been contaminated by hair care products be placed in a tumble dryer they should first be washed in hot water with extra detergent. This will reduce, but not eliminate, the hazard.
WARNING: Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.
Openings must not be obstructed.
The lint trap has to be cleaned frequently.
Lint must not to be allowed to accumulate around the tumble dryer.

Safety with children

This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be done by children without supervision.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless continuously supervised.
Always close the door after use. In this way you will avoid the danger of:
1. Children climbing onto or into the dryer or hiding things in it.
2. Pets or other small animals climb into it.

Correct Disposal of this product:
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed of with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling.

Disposal of packaging material
The packaging is designed to protect the appliance from damage during transportation. The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and should be recycled. Recycling the packaging can reduce the use of raw materials in the manufacturing process and the amount of waste in landfill sites.

INSTALLATION

Product Description

Note: The actual model you purchased might differ. Please see the product you purchased in kind prevail.

Accessories

The following parts are optional for specific models. If your dryer has the following parts, please wear gloves to install them as per the instructions below.

Installation

Transport
Move cautiously. Do not grasp any salient parts of machine. The machine door cannot be used as the handle for transport. If the dryer can’t be transported erectly, the dryer can be tilted to right less than 30°.

Risk of injury and damage!
Improper handling of the appliance may result in injury.

The appliance is very heavy. Never transport or carry the appliance alone; always with the assistance of another person.
Remove all obstacles on the transport route and from the installation location, e.g. open doors and clear away objects lying on the ﬂoor.
Do not use the open door as a handhold.
Remove all packaging material before using the appliance.
Before setting up the tumble dryer, check it for any externally visible damage. Do not install or use a damaged tumble dryer.
Do not install the tumble dryer in a room where there is a risk of frost occurring. At temperatures around freezing point the tumble dryer may not be able to operate properly. There is a risk of damage if the condensed water is allowed to freeze in the pump and hoses.

Installation Position

Warning!

Children can become entangled in the packaging film or swallow small parts and suffocate. Do not allow children to play with the packaging.
The appliance must not be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side to that of the tumble dryer, in such a way that a full opening of the tumble dryer door is restricted.
Do not restrict the floor clearance through deep pile carpets, strips of wood or similar. This might cause heat built-up which would interfere with the operation of the appliance.

It is recommended that, for your convenience, the machine is positioned close to your washing machine.
Do not stack this dryer on the washing machine without stacking kits. (If you want to stack this dryer on a washing machine, please purchase the independent parts. Installation shall be done by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons to avoid any hazards.)
The tumble dryer must be installed in a clean place, where dirt does not accumulate. Air must be able to circulate freely around the appliance. Do not obstruct the front air inlet or the air intake grilles at the back of the machine.
To keep vibration and noise within a minimum level when the dryer is in use, it must be placed on a firm and level surface.
The feet must never be removed.

Level Adjusting
Once in its permanent operating position, check that the dryer is absolutely level with the aid of a spirit level. If it is not, adjust the feet by hand or using a tool.

Power Supply Connection

Make sure that the voltage of the power supply is the same as the electric specification.
Do not connect the dryer with the power connection board, a universal plug or socket, do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.

OPERATION

Quick Start

Note!
Before using, make sure the tumble dryer is installed correctly.

Before Drying

Drying

After Drying
Buzzer beep and “0:00” on display.

Note!
If the socket with a switch is used, please press the switch to turn off the power directly.

Before Each Drying

Note!

Leave it to stand for 2 hours after transporting. Before first use, please use the soft fabric to clean the inside drum..
1. Put some clean rags into the drum.
2. Plug the power, and press 【On/Off 】.
3. Select the 【Refresh】 Programme, and press 【Start/Pause】 button.
4. After finishing this program, please follow the “cleaning and care ” (refer to page 24) to clean the filter door.
During drying, the compressor and the water will generate some noise which is entirely normal.

Before drying, thoroughly spin the laundry in the washing machine. High spin speed shortens the drying time and saves energy.
For uniform drying results, sort the laundry according to fabric type and select the appropriate drying program.
Before drying, please close zips, hooks, and eyelets, buttons, tie fabric belts, etc.
Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and matches.
Sew in or remove underwiring from bras.
Close duvet covers and pillowcases to prevent small items from being rolled up inside them.
Leave jackets open and undo any long zips so that textiles dry evenly.
Do not over-dry the clothes, because over-dried clothes can easily get creases.
Do not dry the articles containing rubber or similar elastic materials.
Keep the area around the tumble dryer clean. Coal dust or flour may cause an explosion.
The door shall be opened only after the program of the tumble dryer is finished to avoid being scalded by hot steam or an overheated drying machine.
Clean the lint filter and empty the water container after each use to avoid an extension of drying time and an increase of energy consumption.
Do not dry clothes after the dry-cleaning process.

The reference weight of dry clothes (weight per item)

Note

Do not put more load than rated.
Do not dry dripping wet laundry. The dryer might get damaged

Only dry laundry is suitable for tumble drying. Regarding the laundry care labels:

Suitable for tumble drying
Normal drying process: Drying in the tumbler is possible under a normal load and temperature of 80°.
Mild drying process: Caution is appropriate when tumble drying. Select a mild process with reduced thermal action.
Do not tumble dry: Articles unsuitable for drying in the tumbler.

Control Panel

On/Off
The product is switched on or off.
Start/Pause
Press the button to start or pause the drying cycle.
Option
These buttons are used for setting additional functions.
Display
The display shows the setting, estimated program time remaining, and status messages of your dryer.
Programmes
Different drying cycles can be selected according to the user’s need and the type of laundry to be dried.

Option

Anti-Crease
At the end of the drying cycle, the anti-crease time is 60 minutes (default) or 30 minutes and 90 minutes (selected) . This function prevents the laundry from creases. The laundry can be removed during the anti-crease phase. Except for Wool】and【Refresh】, all the other programs have this function.

Delay
This function is used to delay the start of the drying program up to 12 hours. When the delayed program starts, the time starts to countdown on the display and the delay icon blinks.

Load your laundry and make sure the machine door is closed.
Press the 【On/Off】button, then use the program selector knob to select the desired program.
Press the【Delay】 button.
Repeatedly press the 【Delay】button to select the desired delay time.
After the 【Start/Pause】 button is pressed, the Dryer is at the running condition. The drying procedure will be automatically performed when the delay time is over.
If you press the【Start/Pause】button again, the delay function will be paused.
If you want to cancel the “Delay” function, please press the 【On/Off】button.

Silence Dry
The rotating speed of the drum will drop down to reduce the noise of the dryer,but the drying time will extend.

Intensity
You can adjust the dryness level of the laundry by pressing the【Intensity】button. There are four grades.

The intensity function can be activated only before the program starts.
Press the the【Intensity】button repeatedly to increase the drying grade.
Except for the【Wool】, 【Time Dry】, 【Refresh】programme, all the other programs can be adjusted with the【Intensity】function.

Time
When the【Time Dry】or【Refresh】 program is selected, the 【Time】button can be used to adjust the drying time in 10 min. steps.

Lamp
The drum light will be on for 3 minutes when the button is pressed or 1 minute when the door is open.

Signal
Set the buzzer on or off. In default condition, the buzzer is on. When the buzzer is on:

The dryer will affirm the pressed function button by a sound.
If the program knob is rotated during the dryer is running, the buzzer will remind the user that this is an invalid operation.
When the drying program is done, the buzzer will beep.

Hygiene

After selecting the program, you can choose the “Hygiene” function according to your needs. Press 【Hygiene】 to select this function.
Press it again to cancel. After selecting the “Hygiene” function, the clothes are sterilized during the drying process, making the clothes cleaner and safer.
Use this function with caution for light, thin, or delicate laundry.

Child Lock

This machine incorporates a special child safety lock, which can prevent children from carelessly pressing buttons or making a faulty operation.
When the drying cycle is running, press the the【Delay】and【Lamp】buttons at the same time for 3 seconds to start the child lock function.
When the child lock function is set, the display will show the Child lock icon and all buttons are deactivated, except the/Off】 button.
To deactivate the child lock function, the【Delay】and【Lamp】buttons shall be pressed at the same time for 3 seconds.

Display

The wool drying cycle of this machine has been approved by The Woolmark Company for the drying of machine-dryable wool products provided that the products are dried according to the instructions on the garment label and those issued by the manufacturer of this tumble dryer. M2120

Programmes

Program selector

When the LED display screen brightens up, rotate the program knob to select the desired program.
Select the【Time】,【Signal 】,【Anti – Crease】,【Delay】,【Lamp】,【Silence Dry】,【Hygiene】or【Intensity】functions for additional options.
Press the【Start/Pause】button.
Press the【On/Off】button after the program has been completed.

Programme start
The drum will rotate after the program starts. The cycle phase LED in the display will light up and the remaining program time will be displayed.

Programme end

The drum will stop rotating after the program ends. The display will show “0:00”, also the cycle phase LED will show “End” and the related LED will illuminate. The dryer will start functioning if the user doesn’t remove the load. (Refer to page 16). After the load is removed, press【On/Off】to switch off if the display is on. The drying is complete, please unplug.
Deal with the problems according to the “Trouble Shooting” section, if there is an unexpected stop during the drying procedure or the dryer shows an Error Code.

Drying Programmes

Program	Max Load	Application/Properties	Delay	Time

Cotton

| Extra|

8.0kg

|

For single or multi-layer cotton laundry to be dried completely for direct storage.

|

Y

|

N

Standard
Iron| For single-layer cotton laundry to remain damp for ironing.
Mix| | 3.5kg| For mixed fabrics from cotton and synthetics.| Y| N

Synthetics

| Extra|

3.5kg

| For thick or multi-layer synthetic fabrics to be dried completely.|

Y

|

N

Standard| To dry thin synthetic textiles, that are not ironed, such as easy- care shirts, baby clothes or socks.

Wool

| |

1.0kg

| Gentle drying for machine-washable wool items. The final moisture content will depend on the load size and the moisture content after spinning.|

Y

|

N

Y

|

N

Baby Care| | 1.0kg| To dry a small amount of baby clothing.

Shirts

| |

1.0kg

| For easy-care laundry, such as shirts and blouses are equipped with anti- crease functionality to minimize the ironing effort.

Place clothes loosely in the dryer. Once dried, remove it quickly and hang it on a clothes hanger.

Outdoor| | 3.0kg| To dry sportswear and thin fabrics from polyester, which are not ironed.|

Y

|

N

Time

|

Time Dry

|

3.0kg

| To dry individual items or complete the drying process of multi-layer fabrics with different drying behaviors, such as jackets, pillows, or voluminous items. Min 10 min. to max. 180 min.(in 10 min.steps)|

Y

|

Y

Refresh| 1.0kg| To refresh clothes or to remove odors.

Min. 20 min to max. 150 min.(in 10 min. steps)

Note for Test Institutes:

Test program in accordance with Regulation 392/2012/EU for energy labeling, measured in accordance with EN 61121 and suitable for drying normal cotton load at rated load capacity.
This program is suitable for drying normal wet cotton laundry and it is the most efficient program in terms of energy consumption for cotton.

Consumption Data

Model

|

Program

|

capacity

| Spin Speed / Residual Humidity| Drying Time| Energy Consumption
---|---|---|---|---|---

SR8MKINV / SR8MK1INV

| Cotton Standard| 8kg| 1000rpm / 60%| 159min| 1.45kWh
Cotton Standard| 4kg| 1000rpm / 60%| 96min| 0.79kWh
Synthetic Standard| 3.5kg| 800rpm / 40%| 55min| 0.50kWh

Note!

Thick or multi-layered fabrics, e.g. jackets, etc., are not easy to dry. You had better choose the Cotton Extra program.
As uneven material, thick and multi-layered clothes are not easy to dry, it is better to choose the appropriate time drying program to completely dry them if some parts of the clothes are still damp after the program finishes.
1. All data are measured in accordance with EN 61121. The actual consumption may differ from the values given in the table, depending on the amount of laundry, type of fabric, residual moisture, and any additional functions selected.

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning and Care

Empty the water container

Pull out and hold the water container with two hands.
Tilt the water container, and pour out the condensate water into the basin.
Install the water container.

Warning!

Empty the water container after each use. Once the water container is filled completely, the program will be paused and the “ ” icon will light. After the container is emptied, the dryer can be restarted by pressing
【Start/Pause】button.
Do not drink the condensated water.

Clean the filters

This dryer has a primary door lint filter and a base filter in front of the heat exchanger for additional protection. Make sure you clean the door filter after each cycle.
The base filter needs to be cleaned after each fifth drying program.

Clean the door filter

Open the door.
Take out the door filter.
Open the filter and remove the fluff on the filter, you can clean it in running water.
Dry the door filter thoroughly before installing it back.

Note!
Take notice of the correct orientation before inserting the door filter.

Clean the base filter

Open the cover.
Unlock three locking levers and grasp the filter handle.
Remove the base filter and clean it. If there is too much lint on the filter, clean it in water. Dry the filter thoroughly before installing it back.
Clean the rubber sealing, both at the filter and handle.
Re-insert the filter.
Lock three locking levers and make sure that the levers are in the correct lock position.
Close the cover until there is a click sound.

Note!

The fluff accumulated on the filter will block the air circulation. Not cleaning the filter regularly will increase drying time and energy consumption.
Disconnect the power cord before cleaning!
Do not operate the dryer without the filter!
Clean the base filter after each fifth cycle to prevent fluff accumulation inside the dryer.

Clean the heat exchanger

Warning!
Do not touch the heat exchanger with your hand, which may cause an injury.

As necessary, approx. once every 6 months, remove the fluff from the heat exchanger using a vacuum cleaner with a dusting brush attached.
Clean the heat exchanger without applying any pressure. Otherwise, the heat exchanger could be damaged. The dryer will not dry if the cooling fins are damaged or bent.

Clean Tumble dryer

Warning!

Disconnect the power cord before cleaning!
Clean the dryer with a wet cloth which is only damped by clean water.
Do not use solvents, abrasive cleaners, glass cleaners or all-purpose cleaners. These could damage plastic surfaces and other parts.
Please wear gloves when cleaning.
Prepare a wet cloth damped with clean water.
Clean the door, especially the inside window.
Clean the sealing around the door opening.
Clean the humidity sensor inside the drum.
Take out all the filters, and clean the sealing and airflow openings.
Before starting the dryer, dry all parts with a soft cloth.

Trouble Shooting

Many malfunctions and faults that might occur in daily operations can be easily remedied. Time and money will be saved because a service call won’t be needed. The following guide may help you to find the reason for a malfunction and correct it.

Display	Reason	Solutions
“E32”	Humidity sensor error	Please contact your local service center if the

Warning!

Only authorized technicians can carry out repairs.
If the LED displays other prompts and the dryer does not work, please call the service.

Note!
Before you call the service, please check if you have dealt with the problems yourself by consulting the user instructions.

Problem	Solution
• Display is not on	• Check if the power supply works.

• Check if the mains plug is inserted.

• Check the selected program.

• Press the 【On/Off】button.

• “ ”is lighting| • Check the water container. If it’s full, please pour out the condensate water and restart the dryer.

• If the container is not full, please restart the dryer directly.

• If the “ “ icon is still lighting after you have finished the first two steps, please call the service.

•“ ”is lighting| • Clean the lint filter.
• Dryer does not start| • Connect the tumble dryer to the mains.

• Turn on the tumble dryer.

• Check that the door is closed.

• Check the program is set.

• Press the【Start/Pause】button.

• Degree of dryness was not reached or drying time too long

| • Clean lint filter and heat exchanger.

• Empty the water container.

• Check the drain hose.

• Check installation place is appropriate.

• Keep the air inlet clean.

• Use a higher drying intensity level program or time program.

• There are humming noises| • The compressor is operating. These noises are quite normal and do not indicate a fault.
•The dryer switches off at the end of the program| • The dryer switches off automatically for energy saving. This is not an error but a normal function.

Warning!
If you cannot deal with the problems by yourself and need help:

Press the 【On/Off】button.
Pull out the mains plug and call the service.

Technical Specifications

Model

Parameter

|

SR8MKINV / SR8MK1INV

---|---
Dimension(LWH)| 640595845(mm)
Ambient temperature| +5°B ~ +35°C
Rated input power| 750W
Rated voltage| 220-240V~
Rated frequency| 50Hz
Refrigerant| R290
Weight of product| 53kg
Rated capacity| 8.0kg
GWP| 3
CO 2 – eq| 0.00t
Quantity of refrigerant| 140g

Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol. Hermetically sealed.

Note!

The rated capacity is the maximum capacity to be dried at one time. Make sure that the dry clothes that are loaded into the appliance do not exceed the rated capacity.
Do not install the tumble dryer in a room when there is a risk of frost occurring. At temperatures around freezing point, the tumble dryer may not be able to operate properly.
There is a risk of damage if the condensate water is allowed to freeze in the pump, hoses, and/or condensate water container.

Product Fiches

Model SR8MKINV/SR8MK1 INV
Rated Capacity 8.0kg
Dryer Type Condenser
Energy efficiency class A+++
Weighted annual energy consumption (AEc) 1 175.9kWh/year
Automatic or non-automatic Automatic
EU Ecolabel N/A
Energy consumption of the standard cotton program
Weighted energy consumption of the standard cotton program at full and partial load 1.09kWh
Energy consumption of the standard cotton program at full load 1.45kWh
Energy consumption of the standard cotton program at partial load 0.79kWh
Power consumption of the off-mode (Po) o.5w
Power consumption of the left-on mode (Pl) 0.8W
Duration of the left-on mode 10 min
Programme time of the ‘standard cotton program
Weighted program time of the standard cotton program at full and partial load 123min
Program time of the standard cotton program at full load 159min
Program time of the standard cotton program at partial load 96min
Condensation efficiency class A (most efficient) to G (least efficient) B
The average condensation efficiency of the standard cotton program at full load is 81%
The average condensation efficiency of the standard cotton program at partial load is 81%
Weighted condensation efficiency for the standard cotton program at full and partial load 81%
The sound power level for the standard cotton program at full load is 66dB
Brand KONCAR

Remarks:
Energy consumption per year, based on 160 drying cycles of the standard cotton programme at full and partial load, and the consumption of the low- power modes. Actual energy consumption per cycle will depend on how the appliance is used The program ‘Cotton Standard’ used at full and partial load is the standard drying program to which the information in the label and the fiche relates. This program is suitable for drying normal wet cotton laundry and it is the most efficient program in terms of energy consumption for cotton.

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