This document is the owner's manual for the Midea Tumble Dryer, model MD-7388. It provides comprehensive information on the appliance's safety, installation, operation, and maintenance.
Function Description
The Midea Tumble Dryer MD-7388 is designed to dry washed laundry. It operates by circulating air to remove moisture from clothes, offering various drying programs and dryness levels to suit different fabric types and desired outcomes. The appliance aims to provide efficient and convenient laundry drying, with features to prevent damage to clothes and ensure user safety.
Important Technical Specifications
- Model: MD-7388
- Dimensions (LWH): 555595840 mm
- Rated Input Power: 2000W
- Rated Voltage: 220-240V~
- Rated Frequency: 50Hz
- Weight of Product: 33kg
- Rated Capacity: 6.0kg (This is the maximum capacity; ensure dry clothes loaded do not exceed this limit).
The dryer employs alternating current with the rated voltage and frequency. It can operate normally when the voltage fluctuates within 6% of the rated voltage. A special power socket with a capacity of 10A is recommended for safety and convenience.
Usage Features
Quick Start:
- Plug in the appliance.
- Load the laundry.
- Close the door.
- Turn on the dryer.
- Select the desired function or use the default setting.
- Press start.
After drying, the buzzer will beep or "0:00" will display. Then, unload, clean the filter, and unplug the appliance.
Before Each Drying:
- Spin Laundry: Thoroughly spin laundry in a washing machine before drying to reduce drying time and save energy.
- Sort Laundry: Sort laundry by fabric type for uniform drying results.
- Prepare Clothes: Close zips, hooks, eyelets, button up, and tie fabric belts.
- Avoid Over-drying: Do not over-dry clothes to prevent creases.
- Material Restrictions: Do not dry items containing rubber or similar elastic materials.
- Door Safety: The door can only be opened after the drying program is complete to prevent scalding from hot steam.
- Filter Cleaning: Clean the lint filter and empty the container after each use to maintain efficiency.
- Dry-clean Process: Do not dry clothes that have undergone a dry-clean process.
Reference Weight of Dry Clothes (each):
- Mixed-fabric clothes: ~800g
- Jacket (cotton): ~800g
- Jeans: ~800g
- Towel quilt (cotton): ~900g
- Single bedsheet (cotton): ~600g
- Work clothes: ~1120g
- Sleepwear: ~200g
- Long sleeve shirt (cotton): ~300g
- Short sleeve shirt (cotton): ~180g
- Short pants (cotton): ~70g
- Socks (mixed-weave): ~50g
Important Notes for Usage:
- Never overload the dryer.
- Not suitable for textiles with dripping water; this could damage the dryer or cause fire.
- Not suitable for silk or woolen textiles.
- Pay attention to care symbols on clothes.
Control Panel:
The control panel includes buttons for:
- On/Off: To power the appliance on or off.
- Start/Pause: To start or pause the drying cycle.
- Program: To select drying programs (Mix/Cotton/Synthetic/1hour).
- Dryness Level: To select dryness levels (Extra/Standard/Less).
- Anti-Crease: To activate the anti-crease function.
- Child Lock: Activated by pressing "Program" and "Dryness Level" simultaneously for over 3 seconds.
Drying Programmes Table:
The manual provides a table detailing programs based on clothing type, approximate remaining humidity, capacity (KG), and recommended dryness level.
- Cold Wind Function: Circulates cold wind for 3 minutes before finishing heating (10 minutes for the 1-hour program).
- Anti-Crease Option: Extends the anti-crease process to 2 hours; otherwise, it runs for 30 minutes.
- Drying Time: Affected by inside temperature and humidity.
- Label Check: Check clothing labels for appropriate temperature and time settings.
- Suggestion: For clothes less than 0.5kg, select "an hour dry" and "Extra" for drying.
Maintenance Features
Cleaning and Care:
- Filter Clean:
- Clean the lint filter after each use by pulling it straight up.
- Use a wiping cloth or fingers to clean the filter.
- If cleaned with a damp cloth or water, ensure it is sun-dried before reinstallation.
- Cleaning Cabinet and Inner Tube:
- Use a soft damp cloth to wipe the cabinet and inner tube.
- Do not rinse directly with water.
- Do not use neutral scour, gasoline, or alcohol wipes.
- Open the front door for aeration after cleaning the inner tube.
Safety Reset Button:
- The dryer has a safety cut-out switch activated by temperature.
- The reset button is on the backboard. If the dryer is not heating, this button must be reset after waiting 10 minutes for cooling down.
- The most common reasons for overheating are a blocked filter or blocked exhaust outlets.
- Clean the lint filter after each load to prevent overheating.
- The cut-out switch may operate due to a blocked lint filter, blocked exhaust outlets, poor ventilation, or lightweight garments being sucked over the filter.
Troubleshooting:
The manual includes a troubleshooting guide for common issues:
- Will not start: Check for power cut, loose plug, overloaded clothes, or a cut temperature fuse.
- External hot or can smell hot: Check for a dirty lint filter or obstructed uptake/exhaust duct.
- Clothes too dry: Could be due to overloaded machine, not removing clothes promptly, improper sorting, or excessively high temperature.
- Clothes shrink: Observe maintenance labels; if clothes are prone to shrinking, remove them when slightly damp and hang to dry.
- Hairball on clothes: Common with synthetic and permanent press fibers due to friction. Use fabric softener or spray settled glue on cuffs/necklines when ironing. Turn sarcenet inside out to reduce rubbing.
Other Functions Description (Error Codes):
- E3 (Temperature Sensor error): Indicates an open temperature sensor or PCB fault. The program stops, and the dryer goes into a fault state, indicated by "Led less" and "standard flashing."
- E4 (Temperature Sensor error): Indicates a short temperature sensor or PCB fault. The program stops, and the dryer goes into a fault state, indicated by "Led extra flashing."
General Safety Instructions:
- The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless supervised or instructed.
- Children 8 years and above can use the appliance with supervision and instruction.
- The tumble dryer should not be used if industrial chemicals have been used for cleaning.
- Lint must not accumulate around the dryer, and the lint trap must be cleaned frequently.
- Do not dry unwashed items.
- Items soiled with combustible substances (cooking oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes) should be washed in hot water with extra detergent before drying.
- Do not dry foam rubber (latex form), shower caps, waterproof textiles, rubber-backed articles, or clothes/pillows with foam rubber pads.
- Fabric softeners should be used as specified by their instructions.
- The final part of the cycle is a cool-down phase to prevent item damage.
- Never stop a dryer before the end of the cycle unless items are quickly removed and spread out.
- Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue used for other fuel-burning appliances.
- Do not install the appliance behind a lockable door, sliding door, or a door with a hinge on the opposite side that restricts full opening.
- Oil-affected items can ignite spontaneously; ensure they are properly cleaned.
- The appliance should not be overturned during normal use or maintenance.
- Remove all objects from pockets (lighters, matches).
- Ensure ventilation openings at the base are not obstructed by carpets.
- If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or a qualified person.
- Children under 3 years should be kept away unless continuously supervised.
- The plug must be accessible after installation.
Correct Disposal:
This product should not be disposed of with other household waste in the EU. It should be recycled responsibly to promote sustainable reuse of material resources. Return used devices through collection systems or contact the retailer for environmentally safe recycling.
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