VALBERG FD W566C Heat Pump Dryer Instruction Manual

Tumble Dryer
982277 – DHP 8 A++ FD W566C
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

FD W566C Heat Pump Dryer

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Product overview

Parts
A. Power cord
B. Top board
C. Control panel
D. Door
E. Air inlet
F. Maintenance cover
G. Door filter
H. Drum
I. Water container

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 following parts, please wear gloves to install them as per the instruction below .

Specifications

Note:

• The rated capacity is the maximum capacity to be dried at one time. Make sure that the dry clothes which 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 usage

Installation

1. Pull out the upper drain hose
2. Put the external drain hose into the floor drain (be careful not to bend the external drain hose)
3. Put the hose holder in the washing basin or any other sink.

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 package 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 s uffocate. 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.

1. It is recommended that, for your convenience, the machine is positioned close to your washing machine.
2.  Do not stack this dryer on 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.)
3. 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.
4. To keep vibration and noise within minimum level when the dryer is in use, it must be placed on a firm and level surface.
5. 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

1. Make sure that the voltage of the power supply is the same as the electric specification.
2. 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
Note:

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

Before Drying

1. Plug in
2. Load
3. Close the door

Drying

After Drying
Buzzer beep and “End” on display.

1. Open the door and take out laundry
2. Pull out the container
3. Pour out condensate water
4. Clean the filter
5. Power off

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, press “On/Off”.
  3. Select the “Refresh” Programme, press “Start/Pause” button.
  4. After finishing this programme, please follow the “cleaning and care” (refer to page 16) to clean the door filter.

• During drying, the compressor and the water will generate some noise which is entirely normal.

1. Before drying, thoroughly spin the laundry in washing machine. High spin speed shortens the drying time and saves energy.

2. For uniform drying result, sort the laundry according to fabric type and select the appropriate drying programme.

3. Before drying, please close zips, hooks and eyelets, button, tie fabric belts, etc.

4. Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and matches.

5. Sew in or remove underwiring from bras.

6. Close duvet covers and pillow cases to prevent small items from being rolled up inside them.

7. Leave jackets open and undo any long zips so that textiles dry evenly.

8. Do not over dry the clothes, because over dried clothes can easily get creases.

9. Do not dry the articles containing rubber or similar elastic materials.

10. Keep the area around the tumble dryer clean. Coal dust or flour may cause an explosion.

11. The door shall be opened only after the programme of the tumble dryer is finished to avoid being scalded by hot steam or over heated drying machine.
    Clean the lint filter and empty water container after each use to avoid extension of drying time and increase of energy consumption.

12. Do not dry clothes after dry-clean process.

The reference weight of dry clothes (weight per item)

Sweater (mixed 800g)| Jacket (cotton 800g)| Jeans (800g)| Bath Towel (cotton 900g)

Single bedsheet (cotton 600g)| Work clothes (1120g)| Pyjamas (200g)| Shirt (cotton 300g)
T-Shirt (cotton 180g)| Underwear (cotton 70g)| Underwear (cotton 70g)

Note:

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

Only dry laundry suitable for tumble drying. Regard the laundry care labels:
Suitable for tumble drying.
Normal drying process: Drying in the tumbler is possible under normal load and temperature 80°C.
Mild drying process: Caution is appropriate when tumble drying. Select mild process with reduced thermal action.
Do not tumble dry: Articles unsuitable for drying in the tumbler.
Control Panel

and status messages of your dryer.
5| Programmes| Different drying cycles can be selected according to the users need and the type of laundry to be dried.

Option
Delay
This function is used for delaying the start of the drying programme up to 24 hours. When the delayed programme starts, the time starts to countdown on the display.

1. Load your laundry and make sure the machine door is closed.
2. Press the “On/Off” button, then use the programme selector knob to select the desired programme.
3. You can additionally select the “Anti-Crease” functions according to your need.
4. Press the “Delay” button.
5. Repeatedly to press the “Delay” button to select the desired delay time.
6. 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.
7. If you press the “Start/Pause” button again, the delay function will be paused.
8. If you want to cancel the “Delay” function, please press the “On/Off” button.

Time
When the “Time” programme is selected, the “Time” button can be used to adjust the drying time in 10 min. steps.
Intensity
You can adjust the dryness level of the laundry by pressing the “Intensity” button.

1. The intensity function can be activated only before the programme starts.
2. Press the “Intensity” button repeatedly to adjust the drying grade.
3. Except the “Cotton Iron”, “Delicate”, “Wool”, “Warm”, “Cool”, “Refresh” programme, all the other programmes can be adjusted with the “Intensity” function.

Anti-Crease
At the end of the drying cycle, the anti-crease time is 30 minutes (default) or 120 minutes (selected).
This function prevents the laundry from creases. The laundry can be removed during the anti-crease phase. Except “Cool”, “Wool” and “Refresh”, all the other programmes have this function.
My Cycle
Used to define and save your favourite programme, which is used frequently.

1. Select the desired programme and other drying functions.
2. Press and hold the “Time” for 3 seconds until the beep sounds and the desired programme has been saved.
3. Turn the programme selector to the “My Cycle” position, then you can start your favourite programme. If you want to change the “My Cycle” settings, repeat the steps (1) and (2).

Child Lock

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

Display

| Delay
---|---
| Child lock
| Remaining Time indicator/Error message
| Clean filters (warning)
| Anti-crease
| Intensity

Programmes
Programme selector

1. When the LED display screen brightens up, rotate the programme knob to select the desired programme.
2. Select the “Delay”, “Time”, “Intensity”, “Anti-Crease” functions for additional options.
3. Press the “Start/Pause” button.
4. Press the “On/Off” button after the programme has comlpeted.

Programme start
The drum will rotate after the programme starts.
The remaining programme time will be displayed.
Programme end

1. The drum will stop rotating after the programme ends. The display will show “End” and related LED will illuminate. The dryer will start “Anti-Crease” function if user doesn’t remove the load. (Refer to page 12). Please press “On/Off” button after unloading the tumble dryer to cut off power and pull out the plug.
2. Deal with the problems according to “Trouble Shooting” section, if there is an unexpected stop during the drying procedure or the dryer shows an Error Code (Refer to page 19).

Drying Programmes Table

Programme| 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.
Delicate| | 1.0kg| For delicate laundry that is suitable for drying or laundry adviced to be hand washed at low temperature.| Y| Y
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, which are not ironed, such as easy care shirts, baby cloths or socks.
Wool| | 1.0kg| To refresh you wool items and make them more fresh and fluffy.| Y| N
---|---|---|---|---|---
Time| Refresh| 1.0kg| To refresh clothes kept at closed environment for a long time or to remove odors.
Min. 20 min to max. 220 min. (in 10 min. steps)| Y| Y
Cool| —| To air items without heating. Min. 10 min to max. 30 min. (in 10 min. steps)
Warm| —| To dry individual items or complete the drying process of multi-layer fabrics with different drying behavior, such as jackets, pillows or voluminous items. Min 10 min. to max. 150 min. (in 10 min. steps)
Special| Shirts| 1.0kg| For easy care laundry, such as shirts and blouses equipped with anti-crease functionality to minimize the ironing effort.

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

| Y| N
Sports| 3.0kg| To dry sportswear and thin fabrics from polyesther, which are not ironed.
Bed Linen| 4.0kg| To dry bed linen, bed sheets or other large items.
Jeans| 4.0kg| To dry jeans or leisure clothes that are spun at high speed in the washing machine.
My Cycle| | —| Define and save your favourite programme.| Y| —

• Note for Test Institutes:

Test programme in accordance with Regulation 392/2012/EU for energy labelling, measured in accordance with EN 61121 and suitable for drying normal cotton load at rated load capacity.
Consumption Data

Model| Program| Capacity| Spin Speed / Residual Humidity| Drying Time| Energy Consumption
---|---|---|---|---|---
DHP 8 A++ FD W566C| Cotton Standard| 8kg| 1000rpm / 60%| 210min| 1.90kWh
Cotton Standard| 4kg| 1000rpm / 60%| 125min| 1.10kWh
Synthetic Standard| 3.5kg| 800rpm / 40%| 60min| 0.60kWh

Note:

•  Thick or multi-layered fabrics, e.g. jackets etc., are not easy to dry. You had better choose Cotton Extra programme or use “Intensity” function.
• As uneven material, thick and multi-layered clothes are not easy to dry, it is better to choose the appropriate time drying programme to completely dry them if some parts of the clothes are still damp after programme finishes. 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 the laundry, type of fabric, residual moisture and any additional functions selected.

Changing the light

• This product contains a light source exempted of energy efficiency class E.
• Light source in this product can only be replaced by qualified professionals.
• Please contact after-sales service if the light source fails.
• The light source shall be removed at the end of the product’s useful life, with sorting and recycling done separately.

Cleaning and maintenance

Cleaning and Care
Empty the water container

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

Warning!

• Empty the water container after each use. Once the water container is filled completely, the programme will be paused and the “Ful” will light on the display. After the container is emptied, the dryer can be restarted by pressing “Start/Pause” button.
• Do not drink the condensate water.
• Do not use the dryer without the water container.

Clean the filters
This dryer has a primary door lint filter.
Make sure you clean the door filter after each cycle.

Note:

•  To ensure the double-layer filter can be closed smoothly, the arrows at both ends need to be aligned, and the middle slot and the rib need to be aligned.

Clean the door filter

1. Open the door.
2. Take out the door filter.
3. Open the filter and remove the fluff on the filter, You can clean it in running water.
4. Dry the door filter thoroughly before installing it back.

Note:

• Take notice of the correct orientation before to insert the door filter.

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

• As necessary, approx. once every 3 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 by 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, clean the sealing and air flow openings.
• Before starting the dryer, dry all parts with a soft cloth.

Trouble Shooting
Many malfunctions and faults that might occur in daily operation 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.

the problem occurs.
“E32”| • Temperature sensor error
“E82”| • PCB communication error

Warning!

• Only authorised technicians can carry out repairs.
• If the LED displays other prompt 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 consulting the user instructions.

• Check if the mains plug is inserted.
• Check the selected programme .
• Press the “On/Off” button.
“F:ul” 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 “f:ul” 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 the the door is closed.
• Check the programme 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 higher drying intensity level programme or time programme.
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 programme| • 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.

Product Fiche

Product Fiche

Energy consumption of the standard cotton programme:
Weighted energy consumption of the standard cotton programme at full and partial load:| 1.44kWh
Energy consumption of the standard cotton programme at full load:| 1.90kWh
Energy consumption of the standard cotton programme at partial load:| 1.10kWh
Power consumption of the off-mode (Po):| 0.5W
Power consumption of the left-on mode (Pl):| 0.8 W
Duration of the left-on mode:| 10 min
Programme time of the ‘standard cotton programme’:
Weighted programme time of the standard cotton programme at full and partial load:| 162min
Programme time of the standard cotton programme at full load:| 210min
Programme time of the standard cotton programme at partial load:| 125min
Condensation efficiency class A (most efficient) to G (least efficient):| B
Average condensation efficiency of the standard cotton programme at full load:| 81%
Average condensation efficiency of the standard cotton programme at partial load:| 81%
Weighted condensation efficiency for the standard cotton programme at full and partial load:| 81%
Sound power level for the standard cotton programme at full load:| 65dB

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 programme ‘Cotton Standard’ used at full and partial load is the standard drying programme to which the information in the label and the fiche relates.
This programme is suitable for drying normal wet cotton laundry and it is the most efficient programme in terms of energy consumption for cotton.

WARRANTY CONDITIONS

This product is guaranteed against faults caused by defects in manufacturing or the materials used for a period of two years, starting from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover defects or damage caused by failure to install the device correctly, incorrect use of the product, or excessive wear and tear.
proof of purchase required.

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