Electrolux DC3500TWR User manual

DC3500TWR
DC3500TWL
EN Drying Cabinet User Manual

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................2
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................5
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 6
4. INSTALLATION.................................................................................................. 6
5. CONTROL PANEL........................................................................................... 10
6. HINTS AND TIPS............................................................................................. 10
7. CARE AND CLEANING....................................................................................11
8. TECHNICAL DATA...........................................................................................11
9. TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................12
WE’RE THINKING OF YOU
Thank you for purchasing an Electrolux appliance. You’ve chosen a product that
brings with it decades of professional experience and innovation. Ingenious and
stylish, it has been designed with you in mind. So whenever you use it, you can
be safe in the knowledge that you’ll get great results every time.
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the
following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.
Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information
Subject to change without notice.
1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before beginning the installation and use of this
appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The
manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or
damages that are the result of incorrect installation or
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usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and
accessible location for future reference.
- Read the supplied instructions.
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety
WARNING!
Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent
disability.
•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.
•Do not let children play with the appliance.
•Children of less than 3 years should be kept away
unless continuously supervised.
•Keep all packaging away from children.
•Keep children and pets away from the appliance door
when it is open.
•If the appliance has a child safety device, we
recommend you activate it.
•Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
1.2 General Safety
WARNING!
This appliance is intended only for drying
textiles washed in water.
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CAUTION!
In order to avoid hazard due to inadvertent
resetting of the thermal cut-out, this 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 the utility.
•Do not change the specification of this appliance.
•Under no circumstances must the air inlet on the top
of the drying cabinet be covered.
•Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at
the end of the installation process. Make sure that the
mains plug is accessible after installation.
•Ensure good air ventilation in the located room to
avoid the backflow of unwanted gases into the room
from appliances burning gas or other fuels, including
open fires.
•Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue which is
used for exhausting fumes from any appliances
burning gas or other fuels.
•If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised
Service Centre or similarly qualified persons to avoid
an electrical hazard.
•Do not exceed the maximum 4 kg load (refer to the
"Technical Data" chapter).
•Do not use the appliance if items have been soiled
with industrial chemicals.
•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 drying cabinet.
•Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps,
waterproof textiles, rubber backed articles and clothes
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or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads should not be
dried in the drying cabinet.
•Fabric softeners, or similar products, should only be
used as specified by the product manufacturer’s
instructions.
•Remove all objects from items that could be a source
of fire ignition such as lighters or matches.
•Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the
appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the
socket.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Follow the installation instruction
supplied with the appliance.
• The appliance must be secured to the
wall behind it, to prevent it from
tipping forward. Failure to secure it in
this way will invalidate the guarantee.
• Do not install or use the appliance
where there is a risk of freezing or
where it is exposed to weather (direct
sunlight, excessive humidity or dust
location).
• The room or area in which the
appliance is to be installed must be
suitably ventilated.
• When the appliance is in its
permanent position, check that it is
fully level with the aid of a spirit level.
If it is not, adjust the feet accordingly.
2.2 Electrical connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electrical
shock.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the electrical
information on the rating plate agrees
with the power supply. If not, contact
an electrician.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and
extension cables.
• Do not pull the mains cable to
disconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.
• Do not touch the mains cable or the
mains plug with wet hands.
• UK and Ireland only. This appliance is
fitted with a 13 A mains plug. If it is
necessary to change the mains plug
fuse, use only a 13 A ASTA (BS
1362) fuse.
• This appliance complies with the
E.E.C. Directives.
2.3 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, electrical
shock, fire, burns or damage
to the appliance.
• This appliance is for household use
only.
• Do not dry dripping wet clothes in the
drying cabinet.
2.4 Care and cleaning
WARNING!
Risk of injury or damage to
the appliance.
• Do not use water spray and steam to
clean the appliance.
• Clean the appliance with a moist soft
cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do
not use abrasive products, abrasive
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cleaning pads, solvents or metal
objects.
2.5 Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.
• Disconnect the appliance from the
mains supply.
• Cut off the mains electrical cable
close to the appliance and dispose of
it.
• Remove the door catch (if applicable)
to prevent children or pets from
getting trapped in the drying cabinet.
• Dispose of the appliance in
accordance with local requirements
for the disposal of Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
3
5
6
4
1 2
1Exhaust hose
2Control panel
3Appliance door (reversible)
4Adjustable feet
5Removable plinth panel
6Hangers
4. INSTALLATION
4.1 Positioning
When placing the drying cabinet ensure
that it stands leveled. Remove the plinth
panel and adjust the feet using the
adjustment spanner supplied.
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Door alignment is dependent
on proper levelling.
4.2 Fixation to wall
CAUTION!
The drying cabinet must
be fixed to the wall.
The drying cabinet needs to be in its
permanent installation site when you are
drilling and securing it to the wall.
Use suitable fasteners and supplied
washers to secure the drying cabinet.
4.3 Knobs installation
Install the relevant control knobs on their
shaft on the front of the drying cabinet.
Refer to "Control Panel" overview.
4.4 Vent hose connection
The appliance should be connected to an
existing ventilation system.
The appliance can be connected in two
ways:
1. Connected with air terminal fitting.
2. Connected to a separate exhaust air
valve.
WARNING!
The air inlet ( E ) on the top
of the drying cabinet must
not under any circumstances
be covered.
1. Connected with air terminal fitting.
- Install the spigot (A) in the hole by
turning clockwise.
A
1
2
- Connect the exhaust hose (C) to the
spigot (A) and the air terminal fitting (B),
then pushed into the exhaust valve in the
room. Secure the cable straps (D).
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A
D
C
B
E
D
2. Connected to a separate exhaust
valve.
- Install the spigot (A) in the hole by
turning clockwise.
A
1
2
- Connect the exhaust hose (C) to the
spigot (A) and connection sleeve (F) (not
supplied), then pushed into the exhaust
valve in the room. Secure the cable
straps (D).
A
D
C
F
E
D
4.5 Drying cabinet hangers
installation
Position the drying cabinet hangers in
their holders. The hangers can be
lowered when required, by lifting them
straight up out of their holders and
folding them down against the back wall.
A
B
4.6 Door reversibility
WARNING!
Before carrying out any
operations, remove the plug
from the power socket.
To easier reversal of the
door, lay down the drying
cabinet back side down.
1. Unscrew the lower pin (1), unscrew
the lower plinth panel (2), remove the
door (3)
3
2
1
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2. Unscrew the upper and lower washer
3. Unscrew the lower hinge (1), install
the pin (2), install this on the opposite
upper side (3)
1
2
4. Unscrew the upper hinge (1) and
install this on the opposite lower side
(2)
1
2
5. Install the washers on the opposite
side (1). Install the lower plinth panel
(2), remove the lower pin.
3
1
2
6. Install the door (1), Install the pin (2)
on the lower hinge.
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1
2
7. Unscrew the handle. On the opposite
side remove the hole covers by
driving a 3mm drift or drill into them.
Install the handle. Install the hole
covers provided within the accessory
bag.
5. CONTROL PANEL
71 72
1Time control knob: time can be set
for up to 4 hours.
2Temperature control knob:
temperature can be set between 30 -
70°C
If a fast drying results desired, turn the
temperature control knob to the max and
set the timer control knob to two hours.
6. HINTS AND TIPS
• All types of washing, wet clothes,
shoes and equipment can be dried
just as gently as required in a drying
cabinet.
• The load should be hung up to dry in
a way which allows air to circulate
efficiently. Items should be distributed
evenly throughout the drying cabinet.
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