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.
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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.