Electrolux EDC 505 E Quick guide

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INSTRUCTIONS POUR L'INSTALLATION ET L'EMPLOI
INSTALLATIE- EN GEBRUIKSAANWIJZINGEN
INSTALLATIONS- UND GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG
INSTRUCCIONES PARA INSTALACION Y USO
INSTALLATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INSTRUÇÕES DE INSTALAÇÃO E UTILIZAÇÃO
SECHE-LINGE EDC 505 E
TROMMELDROGER EDC 505 E
WÄSCHETROCKNER EDC 505 E
SECADORA EDC 505 E
TUMBLE DRYER EDC 505 E
SECADOR EDC 505 E

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CONTENTS
Warnings .....................Page 51
Description of the appliance ..............Page 52
Technical specifications................Page 52
Installation .....................Page 53
■Positioning .....................Page 53
■Electrical connection ..................Page 53
■Stacking kit .....................Page 53
Use ........................Page 54
■Control panel ....................Page 54-55
■Programme table ...................Page 56
■Useful hints .....................Page 57
■Drying sequence ...................Page 58
Maintenance ....................Page 59
■External cleaning ...................Page 59
■Cleaning the filter ...................Page 59
■Cleaning the condenser .................Page 59
■Emptying the water container ................Page 60
Servicing .....................Page 61

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WARNINGS
It is most important that this instruction book
should be retained with the appliance for
future reference. Should the appliance be
sold or transferred to another owner, or
should you move house and leave the
appliance, always ensure that the book is
supplied with the appliance in order that the
new owner can get to know the functioning of
the appliance and the relevant warnings.
■These warnings have been provided in the
interest of safety. You MUST read them
carefully before installing or using the
appliance.
Installation
■Any electrical work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a qualified
electrician or competent person.
■Make sure that the appliance does not stand
on its electrical supply cable.
■If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor,
please adjust the feet in order to allow air to
circulate freely.
Use
■Always unplug the appliance after use.
■Clothes which are dripping wet should not be
placed in the dryer.
Always load well spun laundry. The higher the
spin speed, the lower the electricity
consumption and the shorter the drying times.
■Never tumble dry items that have been in
contact with chemicals such as dry cleaning
fluid. These are of a volatile nature and could
cause an explosion.
■As some bulky items such as duvets and
eiderdowns should be dried in large
commercial machines because of their bulk,
check with the manufacturer of the item if it is
suitable for drying in a domestic machine,
even if the dry weight of the item is within the
limit advised.
■Always check that no cigarette lighters have
been left in pockets.
■Leave the door slightly ajar when not in use to
preserve the door seal.
■The fluff filter must be cleaned after every use.
■Do not operate the appliance with a damaged
filter or without filter as this may cause a fire.
■Do not overload the appliance.
■Do not allow fluff to accumulate around the
dryer.
■Do not dry canvas shoes or sports shoes, as
they could get stuck between the door and the
drum, thus blocking the latter.
Service/Repair
■Under no circumstances should you attempt
to repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried
out by inexperienced persons may cause
injury or serious malfunctioning. Refer to your
local Service Centre. Always insist on genuine
spare parts.
General Safety
■It is dangerous to modify or try to modify the
specifications of this appliance in any way.
■This appliance is designed to be used by
adults. Children should not be allowed to
touch the controls or play with the product.
■Pets and small children may climb into tumble
dryers. Check your appliance each time
before use.
Environment Protection
■The materials used on this appliance marked
with the symbol are recyclable.
This means that they can be recycled by
disposing of them properly in appropriate
collection containers.
■If you take your appliance to a refuse disposal
site, cut off the power cable flush with the
appliance to avoid the danger of the appliance
being re-used, and disable the door catch to
prevent children becoming trapped inside.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE
1Top cover
2Water container
3Programme chart
4Door opening button
5Low temperature button
6Buzzer OFF button
7Start button
8Control lights
9Programme and time selector dial
10 Mains-on light
11 Fluff filter
12 Lock
13 Rating plate
14 Ventilation grid
15 Condenser unit
16 Adjustable feet
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DIMENSIONS Height 85 cm
Width 60 cm
Depth 60 cm
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Voltage/Frequency 220-230 V/50 Hz
Max. power absorbed 2600 W (16A)
DRYING CAPACITY Cotton, linen 5.0 kg
Synthetics 2.5 kg
CONSUMPTION Cotton, linen 3.9 kWh (5 kg store dry)
Cotton, linen 3.1 kWh (5 kg iron dry)
This appliance complies with the following E.E.C. Directives:
- 73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and subsequent modifications;
- 89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive) and subsequent modifications.
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INSTALLATION
Positioning
The machine must be installed in a well-
ventilated room.
To obtain the best performance, it is important
that the dryer is perfectly horizontal. Check this
by using a spirit level and make any necessary
adjustments to appliance’s adjustable feet.
To ensure the correct functioning of the machine,
the incoming air must be free from dust and the
discharge air must flow through the front
ventilation grid.
Do not remove the appliance’s adjustable feet.
It is essential to provide a certain amount of
space between the floor and the appliance for
ventilation purposes. Do not place it on deep
pile carpet or rugs.
Blocking ventilation would inevitably lead to a
build up of heat which would affect the
appliance’s efficiency.
Important
The hot air emitted by the tumble dryer can reach
temperatures of up to 60°C. The appliance must
therefore not be installed on floors which are not
resistant to high temperatures.
When operating the tumble dryer, the room
temperature must not exceed 35°C, as it may
affect the performance of the appliance.
Make sure that air circulates freely at the back of
the appliance and that intake grilles are not
obstructed.
Electrical connection
This machine is designed to operate on a 220-
230 V, single-phase, 50 Hz supply.
Check that your domestic electrical installation can
take the maximum load required (2.6 kW), also
taking into account any other appliances in use.
Connect the machine to an earthed socket, in
accordance with current wiring regulations.
The manufacturer declines any
responsibility for damage or injury
through failure to comply with the
above safety precaution.
Stacking kit
This tumble dryer may be stacked on a front-loading
washing machine. However, the tumble dryer will
have to be fixed to the washing machine. For this to
be carried out, the special stacking kit (available from
all authorised dealers) will be required. The
assembling instructions are included in the kit.
Connecting a drain hose
If there is a sink or drain near the appliance, the
condensed water can be discharged directly
through a hose that is available on the market.
In order to connect the hose to the appliance
proceed as follows:
■Remove the clamp (A)
■Pull out the plug (B)
■Insert the drain hose (C)
■Fasten the hose (C) to the appliance using the
clamp (A).
If the appliance is stacked on the washing
machine, the condensed water can be
discharged through the hose as shown in figure,
but take into account that the hose must be
pointed downwards.
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USE
Control Panel
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1 Water container
It must be emptied after each drying cycle.
2 Programme chart
This will help you to select the correct time or
programme for drying.
3 Door opening button/stop
button
To open door, press this button. Should the door
be opened while the appliance is working, the
tumble dryer will stop functioning.
4 Low temperature button
Press this button to reduce drying temperature.
This option should be used only when drying
synthetics with a time controlled programme.
5 Buzzer OFF button
During the anti-crease phase, the buzzer will
sound. Press this button to switch the sound off.
Important: If the water container is full, the
buzzer will sound even if this button has been
depressed.
6 Start button
After selecting the programme or drying time
depress this button to start the appliance.
Should the door be opened while appliance is
drying, the START button has to be
depressed again after closing the door to
allow the programme to continue.
This button must be depressed also after a
power failure and after having re-inserted the
water container, if it has been emptied during the
drying programme.
7 “Drying” light
This light indicates that the machine is
performing the drying programme.
8 “Cooling” light
This light will illuminate when the cooling phase
is in operation.
A cooling phase of 9 minutes is performed at the
end of the drying programme before the anti-
crease phase.
9 “Water container full” light
This light flashes when the container is full.

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12 Mains-on light
This light lights up by selecting the programme or
time and goes out by turning the selector dial to
“0” or by opening the door.
10 “End of programme” light
This light flashes (alternatively to light) at the
end of the programme (after the cooling phase)
and continues to flash during the anti-crease
phase to remind you that filter needs cleaning
and water container must be emptied. It goes out
when you open the door or turn the programme
selector dial to “0”.
11 Programme and time selector
dial
It allows you to select an automatic drying
(graduation in letters) or a time controlled
drying (graduation in minutes).
Automatic drying (electronic
programmes)
The appliance operates in these programmes by
means of dampness sensors. All you have to do
is to set the selector dial to the programme
required (A, B, C or D), according to the type of
laundry and the degree of drying required (see
programme table).
Time controlled drying
You can select a time up to 90 mins. to finish off
drying, if necessary, or to use your tumble dryer
independently of the electronic control system.
When selecting a short drying time, remember
that during the last 9 mins. of operation, the heat
is cut off in order to carry out a cooling phase.
To cancel a programme in operation, turn the
selector dial to “0”.
When drying is completed, switch off the
appliance by turning the dial to “0” before
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Drying times vary according to:
- The type of laundry
- The size of the load
- The degree of spinning prior to drying
Loading
It is often difficult to calculate the weight of the laundry to be dried. For this reason we recommend
that the drum be filled:
■completely, but without compressing the laundry, for cotton, linen and mixed fabrics
■half full for synthetics
■not more than one third for very delicate items.
Programme Table
Automatic drying (electronic programmes)
Type of laundry
and label on articles
Cotton
Synthetics
(*) According to CEI 1121 Standards
Degree of
drying required
Extra dry 5 A
Store dry 5 B (*)
Iron dry 5 C (*)
Store dry 2.5 D (*)
Max.
load in kg Programme selector setting
Time controlled programmes
Cotton and linen
Degree of drying required
and label on articles
Store dry
Spin speed
800 - 1000 r.p.m. 3.5 75 - 90 min.
2 60 - 75 min.
1000 - 1200 r.p.m. 3.5 60 - 75 min.
2 45 - 60 min.
Iron dry
800 - 1000 r.p.m. 3.5 60 - 75 min.
2 45 - 60 min.
1000 - 1200 r.p.m. 3.5 45 - 60 min.
2 30 - 45 min.
Max.
load in kg Drying time
Synthetics: depress pushbutton
Degree of drying required
and label on articles
Store dry
Spin speed
Short spin
at 650 rpm
2.5 45 - 60 min.
1 30 - 45 min.
0.5 20 min.
Max.
load in kg Drying time

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Useful hints
■Try to load to the maximum capacity of the
machine as small loads are uneconomical.
For information, here is a list of the average
weights of some common laundry items.
Sheet 700 - 1000 g
Tablecloth 400 - 500 g
Kitchen towel 70 - 120 g
Table napkin 50 - 100 g
Towelling hand towel 150 - 250 g
Bathrobe 1000 - 1500 g
Man’s shirt 200 - 300 g
Pillowcase 100 - 200 g
Man’s pyjamas 400 - 500 g
Ladies’ nightdress 200 - 250 g
■Never tumble dry the following:
Particularly delicate items such as net
curtains, woollen, silk, fabrics with metal trim,
nylon tights, bulky materials such as anoraks,
blankets, eiderdowns, sleeping bags, feather
quilts and any items containing rubber foam or
materials similar to rubber foam.
■Always follow the instructions on garment
labels.
normal drying (high temperature)
delicate drying (low temperature)
do not tumble dry
■Close pillowcases and covers with fasteners to
prevent small laundry items getting tangled
inside them. Close press studs, zips and
hooks and tie belts and apron strings.
■Sort laundry according to type and degree of
drying required.
■Do not over-dry laundry, this avoids creasing
and saves energy.
■Avoid drying dark clothes with light coloured
fluffy items such as towels as they could
attract the fluff.
■The laundry must be thoroughly spun before
tumble drying.
■Easy-care items, too, e.g. shirts, should be
briefly pre-spun before drying (depending on
crease resistance approx. 30 seconds or
using the special brief spin programme of your
washing machine).
■Knitted textiles (knitted underwear) may shrink
a little during drying. Please do not overdry
items of this type. It is advisable to allow for
shrinkage when choosing the size of new
purchases.
■You can also put starched items into your
dryer. However, to achieve the desired
starched effect, choose the programme “iron
dry”. To remove any starch residues, wipe out
the internal drum after drying with a moist
cloth and then rub it dry.
■To avoid a static charge when drying is
completed, use either a fabric softener when
you are washing the laundry or a fabric
conditioner specifically for tumble dryers.
■Remove the laundry when the dryer has
finished drying.
■If individual items are still damp after drying,
set a brief post-drying time, but at least 20
minutes. This will be necessary particularly
for multilayered items (e.g. collars, pockets,
etc.).
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Drying sequence
Before starting up for the first time it is advisable
lo load a few moist cloths into the dryer and to let
it run for about 20 minutes. This ensures that no
dust and dirt is left in the drum.
Drying
1. Connect the tumble dryer
2. Load the items one at a time, shaking them
out loosely.
3. Close the door
4. Select the drying programme or time: the
mains-on light illuminates.
5. If necessary, press button or .
6. Press START-button: the drying cycle starts
and light illuminates.
All drying programmes end with a 9-minute
cooling phase (light is on).
If you do not remove the laundry at the end of the
programme, the machine will perform the anti-
crease phase which lasts 30 mins. max.
If you have not depressed button , the buzzer
will sound every 10 seconds, the lights and
will flash alternatively. To remove
the laundry at this stage, turn the selector dial to
“0”, the mains-on light goes out.
If you do not remove the laundry during the anti-
crease phase, the appliance will stop
automatically at the end of this phase: the mains-
on light will remain lighted and the control lights
and will continue to flash.
After each drying cycle
■Turn the programme selector dial to “0” to
switch the dryer off
■Empty the water container and clean the filter
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