Electrolux TE1120HP User manual

User manual
Tumble dryer
TE1120HP
Original instructions
136946304/EN
2023.09.06

Contents
Contents
1 Safety Information ...............................................................................................................................5
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety .........................................................................................5
1.2 Installation.................................................................................................................................6
1.3 Electrical connection ..................................................................................................................7
1.4 Use...........................................................................................................................................8
1.5 Internal lighting ..........................................................................................................................9
1.6 Care and cleaning......................................................................................................................9
1.7 Compressor ..............................................................................................................................9
1.8 Service .....................................................................................................................................9
1.9 Disposal..................................................................................................................................10
2 Warranty terms and exclusions........................................................................................................... 11
3 Product description............................................................................................................................12
4 Accessories ......................................................................................................................................13
4.1 Stacking kit..............................................................................................................................13
4.2 Draining kit ..............................................................................................................................13
4.3 Pedestal with the drawer ..........................................................................................................13
5 Control panel ....................................................................................................................................14
5.1 Display....................................................................................................................................14
6 Programs..........................................................................................................................................15
7 Options.............................................................................................................................................16
7.1 Half load .................................................................................................................................16
7.2 Extra dry .................................................................................................................................16
7.3 Cupboard dry ..........................................................................................................................16
7.4 Iron dry ...................................................................................................................................16
7.5 Care .......................................................................................................................................16
7.6 Time ......................................................................................................................................16
8 Before first use..................................................................................................................................17
9 Daily use ..........................................................................................................................................18
9.1 Preparing the laundry...............................................................................................................18
9.2 Loading the laundry .................................................................................................................18
9.3 Turning on the appliance ..........................................................................................................19
9.4 Auto Off function ......................................................................................................................19
9.5 Setting a program ....................................................................................................................19
9.6 Options ...................................................................................................................................19
9.7 Starting a program ...................................................................................................................20
9.8 Program change ......................................................................................................................20
9.9 Program end ...........................................................................................................................20
10 Hints and tips ....................................................................................................................................21
10.1 Ecological hints........................................................................................................................21
10.2 Adjustment of the remaining laundry moisture degree.................................................................21
10.3 Deactivating the Reservoir indicator .........................................................................................21
11 Care and cleaning .............................................................................................................................22
11.1 Cleaning the filter.....................................................................................................................22
11.2 Emptying the water container....................................................................................................23
11.3 Cleaning the condenser............................................................................................................24
11.4 Cleaning the humidity sensor....................................................................................................25
11.5 Cleaning the drum....................................................................................................................25
11.6 Cleaning the control panel and housing .....................................................................................26
11.7 Cleaning the airflow slots..........................................................................................................26
12 Trouble shooting ...............................................................................................................................27
13 Technical data...................................................................................................................................28
13.1 Product information sheet in reference to E.U. regulation 1369/2017 ...........................................29
14 Disposal information..........................................................................................................................30
14.1 Disposal of appliance at end of life ............................................................................................30
14.2 Disposal of packing..................................................................................................................30
The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to design and component specifications.

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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 damage that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the in-
structions in a safe and accessible location for future reference.
Read the instructions before using the machine
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 the use of the appliance
in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons with very extensive and complex
disabilities shall be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised.
• Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept away from the appliance unless
continuously supervised.
• Do not let children play with the appliance.
• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it appropriately.
• Keep detergents away from children.
• Keep children and pets away from the appliance when the door is open.
• If the appliance has a child safety device, it should be activated.
• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance of the appliance without
supervision.

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1.2 Installation
• This appliance is for household and commercial use.
• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
• Follow the installation instructions 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 is less than 5°C or higher
than 35°C.
• The floor area on which the appliance is to be installed must be flat, stable, heat resist-
ant and clean.
• Make sure that there is air circulation between the appliance and the floor.
• Always keep the appliance vertical when it is being moved.
• Make sure that the appliance is stable during transportation.
• The appliance can be installed as freestanding or below the kitchen counter with cor-
rect space (Refer to the Installation leaflet).
• If the tumble dryer is put on top of a washing machine, use the stacking kit. The stack-
ing kit, available from your authorized vendor, can be used only with the appliance
specified in the instructions, supplied with the accessory. Read it carefully before instal-
lation (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 open.
• Do not install the appliance in a moving platform (e.g. on a ship).
• The rear surface of the appliance must be put against the wall.
• When the appliance is in its permanent position, check if it is levelled correctly with the
aid of a spirit level. If it is not, adjust the feet accordingly.
• Make sure that the appliance is disconnected from the electricity supply during installa-
tion, maintenance and repairs and cannot be reconnected until all work has been car-
ried out.
• 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 room where the appliance is installed 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.
• WARNING: Keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction in the appliance enclosure
or in the built-in structure.
• The ventilation opening in the base must not be covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor
covering.

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1.3 Electrical connection
Warning
Risk of fire and electric shock.
• The appliance must be correctly earthed. The manufacturer is not responsible for the
consequences of an inadequate earthing system.
• Make sure that the parameters on the rating plate are compatible with the electrical rat-
ings of the mains power supply.
• WARNING: The appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device,
such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by a utility.
• 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.
• If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer,
its Authorized Service Centre or similarly qualified persons to avoid an electrical
hazard.
• This appliance is fitted with a 13 A mains plug. If it is necessary to change the mains
plug fuse, use only a 13 A ASTA (BS 1362) fuse (UK and Ireland only).

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1.4 Use
Warning
Risk of injury, electric shock, fire, burns or damage to the appliance.
• Obey the maximum load volume of 8.0 kg (refer to the “Programs” chapter).
• Do not change the specification of the appliance.
• 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.
• WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• Items that have been soiled with substances such as cooking oil, acetone, alcohol, pet-
rol, 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.
• WARNING: 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.
• Do not dry damaged (torn, frayed) items that contain padding or fillings.
• Dry only fabrics that are suitable to dry in the appliance. Follow the cleaning instruction
on the item label.
• If laundry has been washed with a stain remover, carry out an additional rinse cycle be-
fore starting a drying cycle.
• 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 of the appliance.
• Do not dry dripping wet clothes in the appliance.

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1.5 Internal lighting
Warning
Risk of injury.
• Concerning the lamp(s) inside this product and spare part lamps sold separately:
These lamps are intended to withstand extreme physical conditions in household appli-
ances, such as temperature, vibration, humidity, or are intended to signal information
about the operational status of the appliance. They are not intended to be used in other
applications and are not suitable for household room illumination.
• Visible LED radiation, do not look directly into the beam.
• To replace the internal lighting, contact the Authorized Service Centre.
1.6 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. Use only neutral detergents. Do not use
abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
1.7 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 fluorochlorohydrocarbons. This system must stay tight. The damage of the
system can cause a leakage.
1.8 Service
• Only authorized spare parts, accessories and consumables shall be used.
• For optimal performance, the heat pump module must be replaced by an authorized
technician every 2500 cycles.

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1.9 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.

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2 Warranty terms and exclusions
If the purchase of this product includes warranty coverage, warranty is provided in line with local regulations and sub-
ject to the product being installed and used for the purposes as designed, and as described within the appropriate
equipment documentation.
Warranty will be applicable where the customer has used only genuine spare parts and has performed maintenance
in accordance with Electrolux Professional user and maintenance documentation made available in paper or elec-
tronic format.
Electrolux Professional strongly recommends using Electrolux Professional approved cleaning, rinse and descaling
agents to obtain optimal results and maintain product efficiency over time.
The Electrolux Professional warranty does not cover:
• service trips cost to deliver and pick up the product;
• installation;
• training on how to use/operate;
• replacement (and/or supply) of wear and tear parts unless resulting from defects in materials or workmanship re-
ported within one (1) week from the failure;
• correction of external wiring;
• correction of unauthorized repairs as well as any damages, failures and inefficiencies caused by and/or resulting
from;
– insufficient and/or abnormal capacity of the electrical systems (current/voltage/frequency, including spikes and/
or outages);
– inadequate or interrupted water supply, steam, air, gas (including impurities and/or other that does not comply
with the technical requirements for each appliance);
– plumbing parts, components or consumable cleaning products that are not approved by the manufacturer;
– customer’s negligence, misuse, abuse and/or non-compliance with the use and care instructions detailed within
the appropriate equipment documentation;
– improper or poor: installation, repair, maintenance (including tampering, modifications and repairs carried out
by third parties not authorized third parties) and modification of safety systems;
– Use of non-original components (e.g.: consumables, wear and tear, or spare parts);
– environment conditions provoking thermal (e.g. overheating/freezing) or chemical (e.g. corrosion/oxidation)
stress;
– foreign objects placed in- or connected to- the product;
– accidents or force majeure;
– transportation and handling, including scratches, dents, chips, and/or other damage to the finish of the product,
unless such damage results from defects in materials or workmanship and is reported within one (1) week of
delivery unless otherwise agreed;
• product with original serial numbers that have been removed, altered or cannot be readily determined;
• replacement of light bulbs, filters or any consumable parts;
• any accessories and software not approved or specified by Electrolux Professional.
Warranty does not include scheduled maintenance activities (including the parts required for it) or the supply of
cleaning agents unless specifically covered within any local agreement, subject to local terms and conditions.
Check on Electrolux Professional website the list of authorized customer care.

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3 Product description
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fig.X02242
1 Water container
2 Control panel
3 Internal light
4 Appliance door
5 Filter
6 Button to open the heat exchanger door
7Airflow slots
8 Adjustable feet
9 Heat exchanger door
10 Heat exchanger cover
11 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).

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4 Accessories
4.1 Stacking kit
It is available from your authorized vendor. Stacking kit can be used only with the washing machines specified in the
leaflet. See the leaflet attached. Read carefully the instructions supplied with the accessory.
fig.X02238
4.2 Draining kit
It is available from your authorized vendor (can be attached to some types of the tumble dryers).
The accessory for through draining of the condensed water into a basin, siphon, gully, etc. After the installation, the
water container is drained automatically. The water container must stay in the appliance.
The installed hose must be on the height from minimum of 50 cm to maximum of 1 m from floor level. The hose can-
not be in loop. Decrease the length of the hose if necessary.
Read carefully the instructions supplied with the accessory.
fig.X02239
4.3 Pedestal with the drawer
It is available from your authorized vendor.
To put the appliance higher at the level what helps to easy load and remove the laundry.
The drawer can be used for laundry storage e.g. : towels, cleaning products and more.
Read carefully the instructions supplied with the accessory.
fig.X02240

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5 Control panel
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6 5 4 3
fig.X02194_EN
1 Program dial
2 Display
3Start/Pause button
4 Options buttons
5 Program indicators
6ON/OFF button with the Auto Off function
5.1 Display
5
12 3 4
6 7 8 9 10 11
fig.X02195
Symbol on the display Symbol description
1 Half load
2 Dryness - extra dry
3 Dryness - cupboard dry
4 Dryness - iron dry
5 Indicator: drain the water container
6 Indicator: clean filter
7Indicator: do the check of the heat exchanger
8 Indicator: drying phase
9 Indicator: cooling phase
10 Indicator: crease guard phase
11 Time dry option on
Cycle time indication
Time selection (5 min. steps)

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6 Programs
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 the available programs and a short description of those:
Automatic programs Maximum load* Description
Eco 8.0 kg Cotton and terry - most efficient in terms of energy consumption.
Normal/medium temperature.
The program will stop when preset dryness/selected option is achieved.
(Extra dry, Cupboard dry, Iron dry).
Normal 8.0 kg Cotton and terry.
Normal/medium temperature.
The program will stop when preset dryness/selected option is achieved.
(Extra dry, Cupboard dry, Iron dry).
Low 3.5 kg Synthetic (example of synthetic fabrics: polyester, polyamide, polyacrylic and elastan),vis-
cose, polycotton and delicate fabrics.
Low temperature.
The program will stop when preset dryness/selected option is achieved.
(Extra dry, Cupboard dry, Iron dry).
* The maximum weight of the load refers to dry items.
** The Cotton Eco program is the “Standard cotton program” according to Commission Regulation EU No. 392/
2012. It is suitable for drying normal wet cotton laundry and it is the most efficient programme in terms of energy con-
sumption for drying wet cotton laundry.
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.
Airing Airing bedspreads, duvets and bedclothes.
The program will stop when the time is up.

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7 Options
7.1 Half load
Use this option if you dry half load of the laundry.
7.2 Extra dry
This option helps to get the laundry extra dried.
7.3 Cupboard dry
This option assure that the laundry after drying process is ready to store.
7.4 Iron dry
This option assure that the laundry after drying process is suitable to iron.
7.5 Care
Extends anti-crease phase (30 minutes) at the end of the drying cycle to 90 minutes. This option prevents laundry
from creases. Laundry can be removed during the anti-crease phase.
7.6 Time
This allows the user to increase time of drying in steps of 5 minutes.

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8 Before first use
Rear drum locks are removed automatically when the dryer is activated for the first time. Possible to hear some
noise.
To unlock the rear drum locks:
1. Switch on the appliance.
2. Set any program.
3. Press the Start/Pause button. Drum starts to rotate. Rear drum locks are deactivated.
Before you use the appliance for the first time do these operations:
• Clean the tumble dryer drum with a moist cloth.
• Start a 1 hour program with moist laundry.
At the beginning of the drying cycle (first 3-5 min) there could be a slightly higher sound level. This is due to the com-
pressor starting up. This is normal for compressor powered appliances such as refrigerators and freezers.

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9 Daily use
9.1 Preparing the laundry
Note!
Very often the clothes after washing cycle are kneaded and tangled altogether. Drying kneaded and tangled
clothes is inefficient. To assure proper air flow and even drying it is recommended to shake and load one by
one the clothes to the tumble dryer.
To assure proper drying process:
• Close the zips.
• Close the fasteners of the duvet covers.
• Do not keep ties or ribbons loose (e.g. apron ribbons). Tie them before you start a program.
• Remove all items from pockets.
• Turn items with the internal layer made of cotton inside out. Cotton layer must be faced outwards.
• Always set the programme suitable for the type of laundry.
• Do not put light and dark colors together.
• Use suitable programme for cottons, jersey and knitwear to reduce shrinkage.
• Do not exceed the maximum load stated in the programs chapter or shown on the display.
• Dry only the laundry that is suitable for tumble drying. Refer to the fabric label on the items.
• Do not dry large and small items together. Small items can be trapped inside the large items and remain wet.
• Shake the large clothes, fabrics before placing in the tumble dryer. It is to avoid moist places inside the fabric after
the drying cycle.
Fabric label Description
Laundry is suitable for tumble drying.
Laundry is suitable for tumble drying at higher temperatures.
Laundry is suitable for tumble drying at low temperatures only.
Laundry is not suitable for tumble drying.
9.2 Loading the laundry
Caution
Ensure the laundry is not trapped between the appliance door and the rubber seal.
fig.X03358
1. Pull open the appliance door.
2. Load the laundry one item at a time.
3. Close the appliance door.

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9.3 Turning on the appliance
To turn on the appliance:
• Push the ON/OFF button. If the appliance is on, some indications come in to the view on the display.
fig.X03359
9.4 Auto Off function
To decrease the energy consumption, the Auto Off function turns the appliance off automatically:
• If the Start/Pause button is not touched within 5 minutes.
• 5 minutes after a cycle ends.
Push the ON/OFF button. If the appliance is on, some indications come in to the view on the display.
9.5 Setting a program
Use the program dial to set the program. The time to the program end comes into the view on the display.
fig.X02213
9.6 Options
Together with the program you can set one or more special options.
fig.X02214
To activate or deactivate an option touch the relevant button or a two button combination. Its symbol appears on the
display or the led above the corresponding button lights up.

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9.7 Starting a program
To start the program:
• Touch the Start/Pause button.
• The appliance starts and the LED above the button stops flashing and stays on.
fig.X02215
9.8 Program change
To change a program:
1. Push the ON/OFF button to turn the appliance off.
2. Push the ON/OFF button again to turn on the appliance.
3. Set a new program.
9.9 Program end
Clean the filter and drain the water container after each drying cycle.
If the drying cycle is completed, the symbol flashes on the display and the acoustic signal sounds intermittently
for 1 minute.
If you do not turn off the appliance, the crease guard phase starts. Laundry can be removed during this phase.
To remove the laundry:
1. Push the ON/OFF button for 2 seconds to turn off the appliance.
2. Open the appliance door.
3. Remove the laundry.
4. Close the appliance door.