Electrolux EDH3686GDE User manual

EDH3686GDE
EN Tumble Dryer User Manual

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................5
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 7
4. CONTROL PANEL............................................................................................. 7
5. PROGRAMME TABLE....................................................................................... 8
6. OPTIONS..........................................................................................................10
7. SETTINGS........................................................................................................11
8. BEFORE FIRST USE....................................................................................... 11
9. DAILY USE....................................................................................................... 12
10. HINTS AND TIPS........................................................................................... 13
11. CARE AND CLEANING..................................................................................14
12. TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................16
13. TECHNICAL DATA.........................................................................................17
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brings with it decades of professional experience and innovation. Ingenious and
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be safe in the knowledge that you’ll get great results every time.
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
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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.
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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
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 8 years
and above and by persons with reduced capabilities
provided that they have been given instruction and/or
supervision regarding the safe use of the appliance
and understand the potential hazards involved.
•Do not let children play with the appliance.
•Children aged 3 years and under must be kept away
from this appliance when it is in operation at all times.
•Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of
it appropriately.
•Keep detergents away from children.
•Keep children and pets away from the appliance door
when it is open.
•If the appliance has a child safety device, this should
be activated.
•Children shall not carry out cleaning and user
maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
1.2 General Safety
•Do not change the specification of this appliance.
•If the tumble dryer is put on top of a washing machine,
use the stacking kit. The stacking kit, available from
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your authorized vendor, can be used only with the
appliance specified in the instructions, supplied with
the accessory. Read it carefully before installation
(Refer to the Installation leaflet).
•The appliance can be installed as freestanding or
below the kitchen counter with correct space (Refer to
the Installation leaflet).
•Do not install the appliance behind a lockable door, a
sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite
side, that would prevent the appliance door from being
fully opened.
•The ventilation opening in the base (if applicable) must
not be covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor covering.
•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 load of 8 kg (refer to the
"Programme chart" chapter).
•Do not use the appliance if items have been soiled
with industrial chemicals.
•Wipe away lint or packaging debris that has
accumulated around the appliance.
•Do not run the appliance without a filter. Clean the lint
filter before or after each use.
•Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.
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•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.
•Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps,
waterproof textiles, rubber backed articles and clothes
or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads should not be
dried in the tumble dryer.
•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.
•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.
•The final part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without
heat (cool down cycle) to ensure that the items are left
at a temperature that ensures that the items will not be
damaged.
•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 and the
transit bolts.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Follow the installation instruction
supplied with the appliance.
• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use
safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Do not install or use the appliance
where the temperature can be less
than 5°C or higher than 35°C.
• The floor area where the appliance is
to be installed must be flat, stable,
heat resistant and clean.
• Make sure that there is air circulation
between the appliance and the floor.
• Always keep the appliance vertical
when being moved.
• The rear surface of the appliance
must be put against the wall.
• 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.
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• 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.
• 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 damaged (torn, frayed)
items that contain padding or fillings.
• Only dry fabrics which are applicable
to dry in the tumble dryer. Follow the
instructions on the fabric label.
• If you have washed your laundry with
a stain remover start an extra rinse
cycle before you start the dryer.
• Do not drink or prepare food with the
condensed water/distilled water. It can
cause health problems to people and
pets.
• Do not sit or stand on the open door.
• Do not dry dripping wet clothes in the
tumble dryer.
2.4 Internal light
WARNING!
Risk of injury.
• Visible LED radiation, do not look
directly into the beam.
• The type of light bulb or halogen lamp
used for this appliance is only for
household appliances. Do not use it
for house lighting.
• To replace the internal light, contact
the Authorised Service Centre.
2.5 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
cleaning pads, solvents or metal
objects.
2.6 Compressor
WARNING!
Risk of damage to the
appliance.
• The compressor and its system in the
tumble dryer is filled with the special
agent which is free from fluoro-chloro-
hydrocarbons. This system must stay
tight. The damage of the system can
cause a leakage.
2.7 Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.
• Disconnect the appliance from the
mains electrical and water supplies.
• Cut off the mains electrical cable
close to the appliance and dispose of
it.
• Remove the door catch to prevent
children or pets from becoming
trapped in the drum.
• Dispose of the appliance in
accordance with local requirements
for the disposal of Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
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3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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7
4
3
5
6
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12
8
1Water container
2Control panel
3Internal light
4Appliance door
5Primary Filter
6The button to open the heat
exchanger door
7Airflow slots
8Adjustable feet
9Heat exchanger door
10 Heat exchanger cover
11 The knob to lock the heat exchanger
cover
12 Rating plate
For ease of loading laundry
or ease of installation the
door is reversible. (see
separate leaflet).
4. CONTROL PANEL
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7
3
6
5
4
8
1Programme knob
2Display
3 Time touchpad
4 Delay touchpad
5 Buzzer touchpad
6 Wool Load touchpad
7 Start/Pause touchpad
8On/Off button
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Touch the touchpads with
your finger in the area with
the symbol or name of the
option. Do not wear gloves
when you operate with the
control panel. Make sure
that the control panel is
always clean and dry.
4.1 Indicators
Indicators Description
Drying phase
Cooling phase
Crease guard phase
Condenser
Water container
Filter
Delay start
Child lock
Acoustic signals
Programme duration
- Time Drying duration
- Delay start duration
5. PROGRAMME TABLE
Programmes Type of load Load (max.)1) /
Fabric mark
Cotton
Extra Dry Drying level: extra dry. 8kg/
Cupboard Dry+ Drying level: strong dry. 8kg/
Cupboard Dry2) 3)
Drying level: cupboard dry. 8kg/
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Programmes Type of load Load (max.)1) /
Fabric mark
Iron Dry2) Drying level: suitable for ironing. 8kg/
Synthetic
Extra Dry Drying level: extra dry. 3,5kg/
Cupboard Dry2) Drying level: cupboard dry. 3,5kg/
Iron Dry Drying level: suitable for ironing. 3,5kg/
Rapid To dry cotton and synthetic fabrics. 2kg/
Time Drying
With this programme you can use the
Time option and set the programme du‐
ration. 8kg/
Refresh Refreshing a textiles that were in stor‐
age. 1kg
Wool 4)
Wool fabrics. Gentle drying washable
woollens. Remove immediately the items
when the programme is completed.
1kg
For drying sport shoes only with Drying
Rack (see separate user manual provi‐
ded with Drying Rack).
1 pair of sport
shoes
Delicates Delicate fabrics. 2kg/
Duvets
To dry single or double duvets and pil‐
lows (with feather, down or synthetic fil‐
lings). 3kg/
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Programmes Type of load Load (max.)1) /
Fabric mark
Easy Iron
Easy care fabrics for which a minimum of
ironing is necessary. The drying results
can be different from one type of fabric to
another. Shake the items before putting
them in the appliance. When the pro‐
gramme has ended, immediately remove
the items and put them on a hanger.
1kg (or 5 shirts)/
1) The maximum weight refers to dry items.
2) For test institutes only: Standard programmes for tests are specified in the EN 61121
document. Clean the primary filter and heat exchanger filter after each cycle.
3) The Cotton Cupboard Dry programme is the “Standard cotton programme”. It is
suitable for drying normal wet cotton laundry and it is the most efficient programme in terms
of energy consumption for drying wet cotton laundry.
4) The wool drying cycle of this machine has been approved by The Woolmark Company
for the drying of machine washable wool products provided that the products are washed
and dried according to the instructions on the garment label and those issued by the manu‐
facturer of this machine. M1221. In UK, Eire, Hong Kong and India the Woolmark symbol is
a certification trademark.
6. OPTIONS
6.1 Time
This option is applicable to the Time
Drying programme and to the Wool
programme (only with the Drying Rack).
We recommend that you set
a short duration for small
quantities of laundry or for
only one item.
•Time Drying programme: You can
set the programme duration, from a
minimum of 10 minutes to a maximum
of 2 hours. The setting of the duration
is related to the quantity of laundry in
the appliance.
•Wool programme: You can set the
programme duration, from a minimum
of 30 minutes to a maximum of 4
hours. The setting of the duration is
related to the quantity of laundry in
the appliance.
6.2 Wool Load
This option is applicable only to the Wool
programme. To get laundry more dried
press the Wool Load touchpad again
and again to increase the programme
duration.
6.3 Buzzer
you can hear the buzzer at the:
• cycle end
• start and end of crease guard phase
• cycle interruption
The buzzer function is by default always
on. You can use this function to activate
or deactivate the sound.
You can activate the Buzzer
option with all programmes.
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