Electrolux QuickDry QDC User manual

User manual
Tumble dryer
QuickDry QDC
Type N1130..
Original instructions
438 9096-00/EN
2019.01.02

Contents
Contents
1 Safety Precautions ..............................................................................................................................5
1.1 General safety information..........................................................................................................7
1.2 Commercial use only..................................................................................................................7
1.3 Symbols....................................................................................................................................7
2 Program description ............................................................................................................................8
2.1 General.....................................................................................................................................8
2.2 Program description...................................................................................................................8
3 Handling.............................................................................................................................................9
3.1 Load .........................................................................................................................................9
3.2 How to start the machine ..........................................................................................................10
3.3 Additional functions..................................................................................................................12
3.4 When program has ended ........................................................................................................12
4 Error codes.......................................................................................................................................13
5 Maintenance .....................................................................................................................................13
5.1 General...................................................................................................................................13
5.2 Time for maintenance...............................................................................................................13
5.3 Every day................................................................................................................................14
5.4 Fresh air intake........................................................................................................................15
5.5 Machines with residual moisture control (RMC) .......................................................................... 15
5.6 Condensate machine ...............................................................................................................15
5.7 Maintenance to be carried out by qualified service personnel ......................................................15
6 Disposal information..........................................................................................................................16
6.1 Disposal of appliance at end of life ............................................................................................16
6.2 Disposal of packing..................................................................................................................16
The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to design and component specifications.

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1 Safety Precautions
• The machine is not to be used if industrial chemicals have been used
for cleaning.
• Do not dry unwashed items in the machine.
• Items that have been soiled with substances such as cooking oil, ace-
tone, 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 machine.
• Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps, waterproof tex-
tiles, rubber backed articles and clothes or pillows fitted with foam rub-
ber pads should not be dried in the machine.
• Fabric softeners or similar products should be used as specified by
the fabric softener instructions.
• The final part of a drying 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.
• Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and matches.
• WARNING. Never stop the machine before the end of the drying cycle
unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat
is dissipated.
• Adequate ventilation has to be provided to avoid the back flow of
gases into the room for appliances burning other fuels, including open
fires.
• Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue which is used for ex-
hausting fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuels.
• The machine 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 machine
in such a way that a full opening of the machine is restricted.
• If the machine has a lint trap this has to be cleaned frequently.
• The lint must not be accumulated around the machine.
• DO NOT MODIFY THIS APPLIANCE.
• Servicing shall be carried out only by authorized personnel.
• Only authorized spare parts, accessories and consumables shall be
used.

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• When performing service or replacing parts, the power must be
disconnected.
• When the power is disconnected, the operator must see that the ma-
chine is disconnected (that the plug is removed and remains removed)
from any point to which he has access. If this is not possible, due to
the construction or installation of the machine, a disconnection with a
locking system in the isolated position shall be provided.
• In accordance with the wiring rules: mount a multi-pole switch prior to
the machine to facilitate installation and service operations.
• The openings in the base, shall not be obstructed by a carpet.
• Maximum mass of dry cloth: 6 kg.
• A-weighted emission sound pressure level at working stations: 70 dB
(A).
Gas heated tumble dryer:
• Before installation, check that the local distribution conditions, nature
of gas and pressure and the adjustment of the appliance are
compatible.
• The machine is not to be installed in rooms containing cleaning ma-
chines with perchloroethylene, TRICHLOROETHYLENE or CHLOR-
OFLUOROCONTAINING HYDROCARBONS as cleaning agents.
• If you can smell gas:
– Do not switch on any equipment
– Do not use electrical switches
– Do not use telephones in the building
– Evacuate the room, building or area
– Contact the person responsible for the machine
• Additional requirements for the following countries; AT, BE, BG, HR,
CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IS, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, MT, NL,
NO, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE, CH, TR, UK:
– The appliance can be used in public areas.
– This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capa-
bilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe

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way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play
with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
made by children without supervision.
• Additional requirements for other countries:
– This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including chil-
dren) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given super-
vision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to en-
sure that they do not play with the appliance.
1.1 General safety information
In order to prevent damage to the electronics (and other parts) that may occur as the result of condensation, the ma-
chine should be placed in room temperature for 24 hours before being used for the first time.
1.2 Commercial use only
The machine/machines covered by this manual is/are made for commercial and industrial use only.
1.3 Symbols
Caution
Caution, hot surface
Caution, high voltage
Read the instructions before using the machine

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2 Program description
2.1 General
The machine is equipped with a number of programs adapted to the range of use to which the machine is intended
— different markets use different programs. The following program description is a short description of some exam-
ples of programs that can be used.
For a complete and detailed information about all the available drying programs, please refer to Electrolux web-site.
It is recommended to follow the care labelling of the garment as far as possible.
For best possible drying result it is advisable to dry garments of the same quality for each drying cycle.
2.2 Program description
There are two types of programs, automatic programs and time programs.
Automatic programs has moisture detection and will stop when selected dryness is achieved.
Time programs has no moisture detection and will stop when the preset or selected time has ended.
The following table shows some examples of available programs and a short description of those:
Automatic programs Description
NORMAL
EXTRA DRY, DRY and
IRON DRY
Cotton and terry.
Normal/medium temperature.
The program will stop when preset dryness/selected option is achieved (Extra dry, Dry or Iron dry).
LOW
EXTRA DRY, DRY and
IRON DRY
Synthetic (example of synthetic fabrics: polyester, polyamide, polyacrylic and elastan), viscose, polycotton and
delicate fabrics.
Low temperature.
The program will stop when preset dryness/selected option is achieved (Extra dry, Dry or Iron dry).
Time programs Description
NORMAL Cotton and terry
Different drying times can be selected.
The program will stop when the time is up.
LOW Synthetic (example of synthetic fabrics: polyester, polyamide, polyacrylic and elastan), viscose, polycotton and
delicate fabrics.
Different drying times can be selected.
The program will stop when the time is up.
NO HEATING Airing bedspreads, duvets and bedclothes
Different drying times can be selected.
The program will stop when the time is up.

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3 Handling
3.1 Load
Note!
Remove all objects from pockets and make sure there are no metal objects such as screws, pins etc. left.
Metal objects might cause damage to the drum.
Load the goods into the machine according to recommendations and close the door.
Make sure the filter is clean and clean if necessary.
fig.7361
The maximum load is 6 kg.

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3.2 How to start the machine
Select program:
Automatic programs
Select program by turning the control knob.
NORMAL
EXTRA DRY
LOW
EXTRA DRY
NORMAL
DRY
LOW
DRY
NORMAL
IRON DRY
LOW
IRON DRY
Start the machine by pressing the control knob.

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Time programs
Select program by turning the control knob.
NORMAL
LOW
NO HEATING
Start the machine by pressing the control knob.
After start it is possible to change the time for the selected program. Turn the control knob to set the desired time.

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3.3 Additional functions
There is a menu with additional functions available for selection after start. When pressing the control knob / start but-
ton (on machines without control knob) the menu will appear on the display.
Select from the menu by turning the control knob / pressing the up and down buttons and press the control knob /
start button to activate.
Note!
Some of the functions may not be available or active on your machine.
Pause
It is possible to pause an ongoing program.
Select PAUSE and activate.
For some machines it is also possible to pause directly when pressing the control knob / start button.
When pressing the control knob / start button again the program will continue.
End a program
It is possible to end a program after start.
Select END PROGRAM and activate.
When pressing the control knob / start button the program will be ended.
Status
Select STATUS MENU and activate.
The status menu shows the status for inlet air temp, outlet air temp, RMC and heat for the machine.
Statistics
Select STATISTICS and activate.
The statistics menu shows total run hours and trip run hours for the machine.
Change drum speed (only on machines with MCU)
Select CHANGE DRUM SPEED and activate.
Change the drum speed with the control knob / pressing the up and down buttons.
3.4 When program has ended
Note!
For the best possible drying result it is important to empty the machine as soon as the program has ended.
If the machine is not emptied as soon as the program has ended the drum will rotate in short intervalls in order to
keep the goods from being wrinkled.
Clean the filter after each drying cycle for best performance.
fig.7363

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4 Error codes
A fault in the program or in the machine is indicated by an error code on the display.
Some of these error codes can be solved easily without contacting service personnel.
Error
code
Text Cause/Action
12:11 DRYING ERROR WITH RMC
PROGRAM
The longest permitted RMC time has been exceeded. (Applies only to machines with RMC).
The machine is overfilled or the garment is too wet.
12:12 DRYING ERROR WITH AUTOSTOP
PROGRAM
The longest permitted automatic stop time has been exceeded. (Applies only to machines with
automatic stop).
The machine is overfilled or the garment is too wet.
12:18 REDISTRIBUTION OF LOAD
NEEDED
Machine indicates that load is blocking the airflow.
Redistribute the load.
Restart the machine to clear error message.
20:1 O.H. DRUM MOTOR The motor is too hot.
The machine will restart automatically when the temperature on the motor is OK (if the door
has not been opened).
For other error codes or repeated error codes, disconnect the power for 30 seconds. If the error code keeps coming
back, contact authorized service personnel.
5 Maintenance
5.1 General
It is the responsibility of the owner of the machine/the laundry manager to make sure that maintenance is periodically
performed.
Note!
Lack of maintenance may deteriorate the performance of the machine and may cause damage to
components.
5.2 Time for maintenance
When the display is showing the message TIME FOR MAINTENANCE — contact the owner of the machine/the laundry
manager to perform maintenance (if available, a telephone number and/or a tag will also be displayed).
The machine can be used meanwhile. However, the message will keep coming back until the service is performed.
The message will disappear after about 30 seconds or if the control knob or any button is pressed.

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5.3 Every day
Check that the machine does not operate with the door or filter door open, if so, the machine must be placed out of
order until repairs are made.
Note!
Contact qualified service personnel to disconnect power from the affected machine.
Clean the door, door gasket and other external parts.
fig.7362
Check that the filter is clean and unbroken. Clean or replace if necessary.
fig.7363
Remove any lint and dust around the machine.

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5.4 Fresh air intake
At regular basis, check that the fresh air intake on the front of the machine is not clogged by lint and dust or otherwise
blocked.
Clean with a vacuum cleaner.
fig.7386
5.5 Machines with residual moisture control (RMC)
At regular basis, wipe off/clean drum and lifters with citric acid (Acidum citricum). If soap/softener residue remains, it
is recommended also to use a coarse sponge.
Lack of cleaning can reduce the automatic residual moisture control which will make the load more moisture than re-
quested when the program has ended.
5.6 Condensate machine
At regular basis, clean the condensing unit from dust and lint.
Remove the condensing unit from the machine and clean it by rinsing it with water. Make sure all dust and lint is
removed.
Clean the area where the air condenser is placed in the machine.
fig.7160A
5.7 Maintenance to be carried out by qualified service personnel
Contact qualified service personnel to perform the following maintenance:
After 1600 hours of operation or once a year, whichever comes first:
• Clean the fan, the exhaust duct and the fresh-air intake to the room
• On machines with RMC: Clean the glide surface on the RMC graphite collector
• Clean the area around the drum
• Clean the motors
• Check the belt tension

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6 Disposal information
6.1 Disposal of appliance at end of life
Before disposing of the machine, make sure to carefully check its physical condition, and in particular any parts of
the structure that can give or break during scrapping.
The machine’s parts must be disposed of in a differentiated way, according to their different characteristics (e.g. met-
als, oils, greases, plastic, rubber, etc.).
Different regulations are in force in the various countries, therefore comply with the provisions of the laws and com-
petent bodies in the country where scrapping takes place.
In general, the appliance must be taken to a specialised collection/scrapping centre.
Dismantle the appliance, grouping the components according to their chemical characteristics, remembering that the
compressor contains lubricant oil and refrigerant fluid which can be recycled, and that the refrigerator and heat pump
components are special waste assimilable with urban waste.
The symbol on the product indicates that this product should not be treated as domestic waste, but must be correctly disposed
of in order to prevent any negative consequences for the environment and human health. For further information on the recy-
cling of this product, contact the local dealer or agent, the Customer Care service or the local body responsible for waste
disposal.
Note!
When scrapping the machine, any marking, this manual and other documents concerning the appliance
must be destroyed.
6.2 Disposal of packing
The packing must be disposed of in compliance with the current regulations in the country where the appliance is
used. All the packing materials are environmentally friendly.
They can be safely kept, recycled or burned in an appropriate waste incineration plant. Recyclable plastic parts are
marked as following examples.
PE
Polyethylene:
• Outer wrapping
• Instructions bag
PP
Polypropylene:
• Straps
PS
Polystyrene foam:
• Corner protectors

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