Elba EBD 781H VT User manual

EBD 781H VT
Tumble Dryer / User Manual
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Thank you for choosing this product.
This User Manual contains important safety information and instructions on the
operation and maintenance of your appliance.
Please take the time to read this User Manual before using your appliance and keep
this book for future reference.
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WARNING Risk of serious injury or death
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Dangerous voltage
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ATTENTION Risk of injury or material damage
IMPORTANT/NOTE Information on correct operation of the system
Read the instructions.
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CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................. 5
1.1. Electrical Safety............................................................................................... 5
1.2. Children's Safety ............................................................................................. 6
1.3. Product Safety................................................................................................. 7
1.4. Correct Use ..................................................................................................... 8
1.5. Installing On Top Of a Washing Machine......................................................... 9
2. INSTALLATION................................................................................................ 11
2.1. Connection to Water Outlet (with optional drain hose) .................................. 11
2.2. Connecting the Water Discharge Hose ......................................................... 11
2.3. Adjusting the Feet.......................................................................................... 11
2.4. Electrical Connection..................................................................................... 11
2.5. Under Counter Installation............................................................................. 11
3. OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................... 12
4. PREPARING THE LAUNDRY.......................................................................... 13
4.1. Sorting the Laundry to be Dried..................................................................... 13
4.2. Preparing the Laundry to be Dried ................................................................ 14
4.3. Load Capacity................................................................................................ 14
5. USING THE TUMBLE DRYER ........................................................................ 15
5.1. Control Panel................................................................................................. 15
5.1.1. Programme Selection Knob........................................................................ 15
5.1.2. Electronic Indicator and Additional Functions............................................. 15
5.2. Programme Selection and Consumption Table ............................................. 16
5.2.1. Auxiliary Functions...................................................................................... 17
5.2.2. Starting the Programme ............................................................................. 18
5.2.3. Selection Stand By ..................................................................................... 19
5.3. Drum Light Information.................................................................................. 19
6. CLEANING AND CARE................................................................................... 21
6.1. Cleaning the Lint Filters................................................................................. 21
6.2. Emptying the Water Tank............................................................................... 21
6.3. Cleaning the Heat Exchanger........................................................................ 22
6.4. Cleaning the Humidity Sensor....................................................................... 22
6.5. Cleaning the Inner Surface of the Loading Door ........................................... 23
7. MACHINE SOUND........................................................................................... 24
8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................... 25

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9. TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................................... 26
10. AUTOMATIC FAULT WARNINGS AND WHAT TO DO................................. 28
11. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND PACKAGING INFORMATION....... 29
11.1. Packaging Information ................................................................................. 29
12. DESCRIBING THE ENERGY LABEL AND SAVING ENERGY .................... 29
12.1. Energy Labelling.......................................................................................... 29
12.2. Energy Efficiency......................................................................................... 30

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PRIMARY CONSIDERATIONS
• This appliance can be used by children aged from
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 must not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not
be made by children without supervision.
• Children of less than 3 years should be kept away
unless continuously supervised.
• This tumble dryer is intended only for household
and indoor use. The warranty will be void in case of
commercial use.
• Use this product only for laundry with a label that
indicates it is suitable for drying.
• The manufacturer will not accept responsibility for
damages resulting from incorrect use or transport.
• The service life time of your tumble dryer is 10
years. This is the period during which the spare
parts required for the tumble dryer to operate
properly will be commercially available.
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ventilation openings.
• Installation and repair of the machine should
only be made by an authorised repair agent.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for
damages resulting from un-authorised repairs.
WARNING: Never spray or pour water onto the
dryer to wash it! There is risk of electric shock!
• Leave at least 3 cm of space between the side and
rear walls of the product and above if you plan on
placing your appliance under a worktop.

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• Assembly / disassembly for under-counter
installation if neccessary must be done by an
authorised service agent.
• Before installation, check the product for visible
damage. Never install or operate a damaged
product.
• Keep pets away from the dryer.
• Fabric softeners or similar products should be used
in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
• Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters
and matches.
• 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, if it
prevents the door from being fully opened.
WARNING: In the appliance enclosure or in the
built-in structure, keep ventilation openings clear of
obstruction.
• Before contacting the local Authorised Service
Provider for the installation of the dryer, check the
information in the user manual to make sure that
the electrical installation and water outlet is suitable.
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plumber to have the necessary adjustments made.
• It is the customer’s responsibility to prepare the
dryer’s installation place, as well as the electricity
and waste water installation. Before installation,
check the dryer for damage. If damaged, do not
have it installed. Damaged products may endanger
your health.
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• Run the dryer in a dust-free environment where the
air ventilation is good.

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should not be reduced with objects such as
carpets, wood or tape.
• Do not block the ventilation grills found on the
plinth of the tumble dryer.
• The appliance must not be installed behind a
lockable door, a sliding door or a door with a hinge
on the opposite side of the tumble dryer, in such a
way that blocks the full opening of the tumble dryer
door.
• Once the dryer has been installed, the connections
must remain stable. When installing the dryer, make
sure that the rear surface is not leaning on anything
(e.g. tap, socket).
• The operating temperature of the dryer is +5°C to
+35°C. If operated out of this temperature range,
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negatively and the product will be damaged.
• Be careful when carrying the product since it is
heavy. Always wear safety gloves.
• Always install the product should be placed against
a wall.
• The rear surface of the product should be placed
against the wall.
• When the product is placed on a stable surface,
use a water level to check if it is fully stable. If not,
adjust the feet until it becomes steady. Repeat this
process every time you relocate the product.
• Do not place the dryer onto the power cable.

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Disposing the Old Product
This product complies with EU WEEE Directive
(2012/19/EU). This product bears a
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electronic equipment (WEEE).
This symbol, which is found on the product or
information label, indicates that this product must
not be disposed together with other household
waste at the end of its service life. To prevent the
potential harms of uncontrolled waste disposal on
the environment and human health, please keep this
product separate from other types of waste, and to
prevent sustainable reuse of material resources, make
sure that it is recycled responsibly. Contact your dealer
or local authorities to get information on how and
where you can take the product for environmentally-
safe recycling. This product cannot be mixed with
other commercial wastes for recycling.

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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This section contains safety instructions that will help
protect you from risk of personal injury or property
damage. Failure to follow these instructions will void
any warranty.
1.1. Electrical Safety
• 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
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• Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. Always
pull the plug to unplug the product, otherwise, there
will be risk of an electric shock.
• Connect the dryer to a grounded socket with fuse
protection. The earth connection must be installed
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held responsible for damages/losses resulting from
using the dryer without an earth connection as
required by local regulations.
• The voltage and the allowable fuse protection are
indicated on the type plate.(For the type plate,
please see Overview)
• Voltage and frequency values indicated on the
type plate must be equal to the mains voltage and
frequency value in your house.
• Unplug the dryer when it is not used for an
extended period, and before installation,
maintenance, cleaning and repair, otherwise, the
dryer may get damaged.
• The plug socket must be freely accessible at all
times after installation.

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use extension cords, multi sockets or adapters to
connect the dryer to mains power.
1.2. Children's Safety
• This appliance is not intended for use by people
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from
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 must not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not
be made by children without supervision.
• Do not leave children unattended near the machine.
• Children might lock themselves in the machine
resulting in risk of death.
• Do not allow children to touch the glass door during
operation. The surface becomes extremely hot and
may cause skin damage.
• Keep packaging material away from children.
• Poisoning and irritation may occur if detergent and
cleaning materials are consumed or come into
contact with the skin and eyes.
• Keep cleaning materials out of the reach of children
Electrical products are dangerous for children.
• Keep children away from the product while it is
running.
• To prevent children from interrupting the dryer cycle,
you can use the child lock to avoid any changes in