Electrolux EDH3887GDE User manual

EDH3887GDE
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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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 the installation and use of the appliance, carefully
read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not
responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes
injuries and damages. Always keep the instructions with
the appliance 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 all 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, we
recommend you activate it.
•Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children 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
your authorized vendor, can be used only with the
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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, where the appliance door can not be fully
opened.
•The ventilation openings in the base (if applicable)
must not be obstructed by a carpet.
•Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at
the end of the installation. Make sure that there is
access to the mains plug after the installation.
•Ensure you have good ventilation in the installation
room to avoid the back flow of gases into the room
from appliances burning other fuels, including open
fires.
•Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue which is
used for exhausting fumes from appliances burning
gas or other fuels. (if applicable)
•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
•Obey the maximum load volume of 8kg (refer to the
“Programme chart” chapter).
•Do not use the appliance if industrial chemicals have
been used for cleaning.
•Wipe away lint 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.
•Items that have been soiled with substances such as
cooking oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, spot
removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers
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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 be used
as specified by the fabric softener instructions.
•Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and
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 maintenance, deactivate the appliance and
disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Obey the installation instruction
supplied with the appliance.
• Always be careful when you move the
appliance because it is heavy. Always
wear safety gloves.
• Do not install or use the appliance
where the temperature is less than
5°C or higher than 35°C.
• Make sure that the floor where you
install the appliance is flat, stable,
heat resistant and clean.
• Make sure that there is air circulation
between the appliance and the floor.
• Always move the appliance vertically.
• The rear surface of the appliance
must be put against the wall.
• When the appliance is put in its
permanent position, check if it is fully
level with the aid of a spirit level. If it is
not, adjust the feet until it is.
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.
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• Only for UK and Ireland. The
appliance has a 13 A mains plug. If it
is necessary to change the fuse in the
mains plug, use 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.
• Use this appliance in a household
only.
• Do not dry the damaged items which
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 supply.
• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.
• Remove the door catch to prevent
children and pets to get closed in the
appliance.
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3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1 2
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4
3
5
6
9
10
11
12
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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
The load door can be
installed by the user in the
opposite side. It can help to
easily put and remove the
laundry or if there is a limit to
install the appliance (see
separate leaflet).
4. CONTROL PANEL
1 2
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 Dry 2) Drying level: applicable for iron. 8kg/
Synthetic
Extra Dry Drying level: extra dry. 3,5kg/
Cupboard Dry2) Drying level: cupboard dry. 3,5kg/
Iron Dry Drying level: applicable for iron. 3,5kg/
Rapid To dry cotton and synthetic fabrics. 2kg/
Time Drying
With this programme you can use the
option Time and set the programme
duration. 5kg/
Refresh Refreshing a textiles that were in
storage. 1kg
Wool
Wool fabrics. Gentle drying for hand-
washable woollens. Remove immedi‐
ately the items when the programme
is completed.
The wool drying cycle of this machine
has been approved by The Wool‐
mark Company for the drying of wool
garments labelled as "hand wash"
provided that the garments are dried
according to the instructions issued
by the manufacturer of this machine.
Follow the garment care label for oth‐
er laundry instructions. M1525
In UK, Eire, Hong Kong and India the
Woolmark trade mark is a Certifica‐
tion trade mark.”
1kg
Silk To dry silk with warm air and gentle
movement. 1kg/
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Programmes Type of load Load (max.)1) /
Fabric mark
Duvet
To dry single or double duvet and pil‐
lows (with feather, down or synthetic
fillings). 3kg/
Easy Iron
Easy care fabrics for which a mini‐
mum of ironing is necessary. The
drying results can be different from
one type of fabric to the other. Shake
the items before you put them in the
appliance. When the programme is
completed, 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” and it is
suitable to dry normal wet cotton laundry and it is the most efficient programme in terms of
energy consumption for drying wet cotton laundry.
6. OPTIONS
6.1 Time
This option is applicable only to the 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.
We recommend that you set
a short duration for small
quantities of laundry or for
only one item.
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.
6.4 Options table
Programmes1)
Time Drying ■
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Programmes1)
Wool ■
1) Together with the programme you can set 1 or more options. To activate or deactivate
them, press the related touchpad.
7. SETTINGS
A
D
B
C
E
A) Time touchpad
B) Delay touchpad
C) Buzzer touchpad
D) Wool Load touchpad
E) Start/Pause touchpad
7.1 Child lock function
This option prevents children to play with
the appliance while a programme
operates. The programme knob and the
touchpads are locked.
Only the on/off button is unlocked.
Activating the child lock option:
1. Press the on/off button to activate the
appliance.
2. Wait approximately 8 seconds.
3. Press and hold touchpads (A) and
(D) at the same time. The child lock
indicator comes on.
The child lock indicator comes on.
It is possible to deactivate
the child lock option while a
programme operates. Press
and hold the same
touchpads until the child lock
indicator goes off.
7.2 Adjustment of the remaining
laundry moisture degree
To change the default degree of the
remaining moisture of the laundry:
1. Press the on/off button to activate the
appliance.
2. Wait approximately 8 seconds.
3. Press and hold buttons (A) and (B) at
the same time.
One of the these indicators comes on:
• the maximum dry laundry
• the more dry laundry
• the standard dry laundry
4. Press the button (E) again and again
until the indicator of the correct level
comes on.
5. To confirm the adjustment, press and
hold buttons (A) and (B) at the same
time for approximately 2 seconds.
8. BEFORE FIRST USE
Rear drum packaging is
removed automatically when
dryer is activated for the first
time. Possible to hear some
noise.
Before you use the appliance for the first
time do these operations:
• Clean the tumble dryer drum with a
moist cloth.
• Start a short programme (e.g. 30
minutes) with moist laundry.
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At the beginning of drying
cycle (3-5 min.) there could
be a slightly higher sound
level. It is because of start of
the compressor that is
normal for compressor
powered appliances such:
refrigerators, freezers.
9. DAILY USE
9.1 Start a programme without
delay start
1. Prepare the laundry and load the
appliance.
CAUTION!
Make sure that when
you close the door, the
laundry does not catch
between the appliance
door and the rubber
seal.
2. Press the on/off button to activate the
appliance.
3. Set the correct programme and
options for the type of load.
The display shows the programme
duration.
The drying time you see is
related to the load of 5 kg for
cotton and jeans
programmes. For the other
programmes the drying time
is related to the
recommended loads. The
drying time of the cotton and
jeans programmes with the
load more than 5 kg is
longer.
4. Press the Start/Pause touchpad.
The programme starts.
9.2 Starting the programme
with delay start
1. Set the correct programme and
options for the type of load.
2. Press the delay start button again
and again until the display shows the
delay time you want to set.
You can delay the start
of a programme from a
minimum of 30 minutes
to a maximum of 20
hours.
3. Press the Start/Pause touchpad.
The display shows the countdown of the
delay start.
When the countdown is completed, the
programme starts.
9.3 Change a programme
1. Press the on/off button to deactivate
appliance
2. Press the on/off button to activate the
appliance.
3. Set the programme.
9.4 At the end of the
programme
When the programme is completed:
• An intermittent acoustic signal
operates.
•The indicator flashes.
• The indicator flashes.
• The Start/Pause indicator is on.
The appliance continues to operate with
the crease guard phase for
approximately other 30 minutes.
The crease guard phase prevents
creases from your laundry.
You can remove the laundry before the
crease guard phase is completed. We
recommend, for better results, that you
remove the laundry when the phase is
almost completed.
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When the crease guard phase is
completed:
• The indicator is on but does not
flash.
• The indicator is on but does not
flash.
• Start/Pause indicator goes off.
1. Press the on/off button to deactivate
the appliance.
2. Open the appliance door.
3. Remove the laundry.
4. Close the appliance door.
Always clean the filter and
empty the water container
when a programme is
completed.
9.5 Stand-by function
To decrease the energy consumption,
this function automatically deactivates
the appliance:
• After 5 minutes if you do not start the
programme.
• After 5 minutes from the end of the
programme.
10. HINTS AND TIPS
10.1 Preparing the laundry
• Close the zippers.
• Close the fasteners of the duvet
covers.
• Do not keep ties or ribbons loose (e.g.
apron ribbons). Tie them before you
start a programme.
• Remove all items from the pockets.
• If an item has the internal layer made
of cotton, turn it inside out. Make sure
that the cotton layer is always external
• We recommend that you set the
correct programme applicable for the
type of fabrics that are in the
appliance.
• Do not put fabrics with strong colours
together with fabrics with light colours.
Strong colours can bleed.
• Use an applicable programme for
cotton jersey and knitwear to prevent
the items to shrink.
• Make sure that the laundry weight is
not more than the maximum weight
that is in the programme table.
• Dry only the laundry that is applicable
for tumble dryer. Refer to the fabric
label on the items.
• Do not dry large and small items
together. Small items can be trapped
inside the large and remain not dried.
Fabric label Description
Laundry that is applicable for tumble drying.
Laundry that is applicable for tumble drying and resists higher dry‐
ing temperature.
Laundry that is applicable for tumble drying but only with low dry‐
ing temperature.
Laundry that is not applicable for tumble drying.
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11. CARE AND CLEANING
11.1 Cleaning the filter
1. 2.
1
2
3.
1
2
4.
5. 1) 6.
2
1
1) If necessary clean the filter with tap warm water using a brush and/or a vacuum cleaner.
11.2 Emptying the water container
1. 2.
3. 4.
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You can use the water from
the water container as an
alternative to distilled water
(e.g. for steam ironing).
Before you use the water,
remove dirt residues with a
filter.
11.3 Cleaning the condenser
1. 2.
3.
2
1
4.
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22
5. 6.
22
11
8.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the metal
surface with bare hands.
Risk of injury. Wear
protective gloves. Clean
carefully to do not damage
the metal surface.
11.4 Cleaning the drum
WARNING!
Disconnect the appliance
before you clean it.
Use a standard neutral soap detergent to
clean the inner surface of the drum and
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drum ribs. Dry the cleaned surfaces with
a soft cloth.
CAUTION!
Do not use abrasive
materials or steel wool to
clean the drum.
11.5 Cleaning the control panel
and housing
Use a standard neutral soap detergent to
clean the control panel and housing.
Use a moist cloth to clean. Dry the
cleaned surfaces with a soft cloth.
CAUTION!
Do not use furniture cleaning
agents or cleaning agents
which can cause corrosion
to clean the appliance.
11.6 Cleaning the airflow slots
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove the fluff
from the airflow slots.
12. TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible solution
You cannot activate the appliance. Make sure that the mains plug is connec‐
ted to the mains socket.
Check fuse in fuse box (domestic installa‐
tion).
The programme does not start. Press Start/Pause.
Make sure that the appliance door is
closed.
The appliance door does not close. Make sure that the installation of the filter
is correct.
Make sure that the laundry does not
catch between the appliance door and
the rubber seal.
The appliance stops during operation. Make sure that the water container is
empty. Press Start/Pause to start the pro‐
gramme again.
The cycle time is too long or unsatisfacto‐
ry drying result.1)
Make sure that the weight of the laundry
is applicable to the duration of the pro‐
gramme.
Make sure that the filter is clean.
The laundry is too wet. Spin the laundry
in the washing machine again.
Ensure that the room temperature is
higher than +5°C and lower than +35°C.
Optimal room temperature is 19°C to
24°C.
Set the Time Drying or the Extra Dry pro‐
gramme.2)
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Problem Possible solution
The display shows Err. If you want to set a new programme, de‐
activate and activate the appliance.
Make sure that the options are applicable
to the programme.
The display shows (e.g. E51). Deactivate and activate the appliance.
Start a new programme. If the problem
occurs again, contact the Service.
1) After maximum 6 hours, the programme ends automatically.
2) It can happen that some area remains humid when drying big items (e.g. bed sheets ).
If the drying results are not
satisfactory
• The set programme was incorrect.
• The filter is clogged.
• The condenser is clogged.
• There was too much laundry in the
appliance.
• The drum is dirty.
• Incorrect setting of the conductivity
sensor ( See chapter " Settings -
Adjustment of the remaining laundry
moisture degree " for better setting).
• The airflow slots are clogged.
• Room temperature is too low or too
high ( optimal room temperature 19°C
to 24°C )
13. TECHNICAL DATA
Height x Width x Depth 850 x 600 x 600 mm (maximal 640 mm)
Max. depth with the appliance door open 1090 mm
Max. width with the appliance door open 950 mm
Adjustable height 850 mm (+ 15 mm - feet regulation)
Drum volume 118 l
Maximum load volume 8 kg
Voltage 230-240 V
Frequency 50 Hz
Necessary fuse 13 A
Total power 900 W
Energy efficiency class A++
Energy consumption1) 1,99 kWh
Annual energy consumption2) 235 kWh
Left—on mode power absorption 0,13 W
Off mode power absorption 0,13 W
Type of use Household
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Permitted ambient temperature + 5°C to + 35°C
Level of protection against ingress of sol‐
id particles and moisture ensured by the
protective cover, except where the low
voltage equipment has no protection
against moisture
IPX4
This product contains fluorinated gas hermetically sealed
Gas designation R134a
Weight 300 g
Global-warming potential (GWP) 1430
1) With reference to EN 61121. 8kg of cotton centrifuged at 1000 rpm.
2) Energy consumption per year in kWh, based on 160 drying cycles of the standard cotton
programme at full and partial load, and the consumption of the low-power modes. Actual en‐
ergy consumption per cycle will depend on how the appliance is used (REGULATION (EU)
No 392/2012).
13.1 Consumption Data
Programme Spun at / residual humidity Drying time
Energy
consump‐
tion
Cotton 8 kg
Cupboard Dry 1400 rpm / 50% 130 min. 1,76 kWh
1000 rpm / 60% 154 min. 1,99 kWh
Iron Dry 1400 rpm / 50% 97 min. 1,21 kWh
1000 rpm / 60% 118 min. 1,51 kWh
Synthetic 3,5 kg
Cupboard Dry 1200 rpm / 40% 55 min. 0,60 kWh
800 rpm / 50% 67 min. 0,75 kWh
14. ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS
Recycle the materials with the symbol
. Put the packaging in applicable
containers to recycle it. Help protect the
environment and human health and to
recycle waste of electrical and electronic
appliances. Do not dispose appliances
marked with the symbol with the
household waste. Return the product to
your local recycling facility or contact
your municipal office.
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