Elba EBD 896 C User manual

Tumble Dryer / User Manual
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EBD 896 C

Thank you for choosing this product.
This User Manual contains important safety informations 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 ................................................................................. 3
1.1. Electrical Safety............................................................................................... 3
1.2. Children's Safety ............................................................................................. 4
1.3. Product Safety................................................................................................. 5
1.4. Correct Use ..................................................................................................... 6
1.5. Installing On Top Of a Washing Machine......................................................... 7
2. INSTALLATION.................................................................................................. 9
2.1. Connection to Water Outlet (with optional drain hose) .................................... 9
2.1.1. Connecting the Water Discharge Hose ........................................................ 9
2.2. Adjusting the Feet.......................................................................................... 10
2.3. Electrical Connection..................................................................................... 10
2.4. Under Counter Installation............................................................................. 10
3. OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................... 10
4. PREPARING THE LAUNDRY.......................................................................... 11
4.1. Sorting the Laundry to be Dried..................................................................... 11
4.2. Do not exceed the maximum load capacity. And, dry only the laundry (section
4.3) that is suitable for tumble drying. Refer to the fabric labels on the laundry. 11
4.3. Preparing the Laundry to be Dried ................................................................ 12
4.4. Load Capacity................................................................................................ 12
5. USING THE TUMBLE DRYER ........................................................................ 13
5.1. Control Panel................................................................................................. 13
5.1.1. Programme Selection Knob........................................................................ 13
5.1.2. Electronic Indicator and Additional Functions............................................. 13
5.2. Programme Selection and Consumption Table ............................................. 14
5.2.1. Auxiliary Functions...................................................................................... 15
5.2.2. Starting the Programme ............................................................................. 16
5.2.3. Programme Progress ................................................................................ 17
5.3. Drum Light Information.................................................................................. 17
6. CLEANING AND CARE................................................................................... 19
6.1. Cleaning the Lint Filter................................................................................... 19
6.2. Emptying the Water Tank............................................................................... 19
6.3. Cleaning the Condenser................................................................................ 20
6.4. Cleaning the Humidity Sensor....................................................................... 20
6.5. Cleaning the Inner Surface of the Loading Door ........................................... 21
7. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................... 22

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8. TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................................... 23
9. AUTOMATIC FAULT WARNINGS AND WHAT TO DO................................... 25
10. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND PACKAGING INFORMATION ...... 26
10.1. Packaging Information................................................................................. 26
11. DESCRIBING THE ENERGY LABEL AND SAVING ENERGY..................... 26
11.1. Energy Labelling .......................................................................................... 26
11.2. Energy Efficiency ......................................................................................... 27
12. Warrenty&Service........................................................................................... 29

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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.
• 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.
• Assembly / disassembly for under-counter
installation if neccessary must be done by an
authorised service agent.

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• 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.

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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. Have the earth connection installed by
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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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give you an electric shock. When damaged it must
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personnel.
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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 persons
(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.

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• 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
the running programme.
• Do not allow children to sit/climb on or climb inside
the product.
1.3. Product Safety
Due to risk of re, the following laundry items
and products should NEVER be dried in the dryer:
• 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.
• Cleaning cloths and mats that have residues
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patrol, stain remover, turpentine, candle, wax, wax
remover or chemicals.
• Laundry that has residues of hair sprays, nail polish
remover and similar substances.
• Laundry on which industrial chemicals have been
used for cleaning (such as chemical cleaning).
• Laundry that has any kind of foam, sponge, rubber
or rubber-like parts or accessories. These include
latex foam sponge, shower caps, waterproof
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jackets). Foam protruding from these items might
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• Operating the dryer in environments that contain
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ATTENTION: Underwear that contains metal
reinforcements should not be put in the dryer. The
dryer may be damaged if metal reinforcements come
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1.4. Correct Use
ATTENTION: 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.
ATTENTION: Make sure that pets do not enter
the dryer. Check the inside of the dryer before
using it.
ATTENTION: Superheating of clothes inside of the
dryer can occur if you cancel the programme or in the
event of a power failure whilst the dryer is running.
This concentration of heat can cause self-combustion
so always activate the Refresh programme to cool
down or quickly remove all laundry from the dryer in
order to hang them up and dissipate the heat.
• Use the dryer only for household drying and to dry
fabrics with a label that indicates they are suitable
for drying. All other uses are out of the scope of
intended use and are prohibited.
• The warranty will be void in case of any commercial
use.
• This appliance is designed to be used inside
domestic residences only, and should be placed on
a straight and stable surface.