Electrolux TW5459F User manual

TW5459F
EN Tumble Dryer User Manual 2
DE Wäschetrockner Benutzerinformation 25

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................5
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 7
4. CONTROL PANEL............................................................................................. 8
5. PROGRAM (PROGRAMME)..............................................................................9
6. OPTIONS..........................................................................................................12
7. BEFORE FIRST USE....................................................................................... 13
8. DAILY USE....................................................................................................... 13
9. HINTS AND TIPS............................................................................................. 16
10. CARE AND CLEANING..................................................................................17
11. TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................19
12. TECHNICAL DATA.........................................................................................21
13. ACCESSORIES..............................................................................................22
14. GUARANTEE ................................................................................................ 23
WE’RE THINKING OF YOU
Thank you for purchasing an Electrolux appliance. You’ve chosen a product that
brings with it decades of professional experience and innovation. Ingenious and
stylish, it has been designed with you in mind. So whenever you use it, you can
be safe in the knowledge that you’ll get great results every time.
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the
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 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.
•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 when
the door 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.
•WARNING: The appliance must not be supplied
through an external switching device, such as timer, or
connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and
off by a utility.
•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.
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•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
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.
• 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
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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.
• 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.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the parameters on the
rating plate are compatible with the
electrical ratings of the mains power
supply.
• 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 LED lamp is dedicated to drum
lighting. This lamp cannot be reused
for other lighting purposes.
• 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 any abrasive products,
abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or
metal objects.
• To prevent damage to the cooling
system be careful when you clean the
appliance.
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.
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• Dispose of the appliance in
accordance with local requirements
for the disposal of Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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1Water container
2Control panel
3Internal light
4Appliance door
5Filter
6Rating plate
7Airflow slots
8Condenser lid
9Condenser cover
10 Adjustable feet
For ease of loading laundry
or ease of installation the
door is reversible. (see
separate leaflet).
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4. CONTROL PANEL
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5
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1Program dial
2Display
3 Start/Pause button
4Options
5 On/Off (Ein/Aus) button with
Auto
Off function
6Programs
4.1 Display
Symbol on the display Symbol description
laundry maximum load
delay start option on
-delay start selection (30min-20h)
cycle time indication
buzzer off
child lock on
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Symbol on the display Symbol description
, , , laundry dryness: iron dry, cupboard dry, cupboard
dry +, extra dry
indicator: drain the water container
indicator: clean filter
indicator: do the check of the heat exchanger
time dry option on
-time programme selection (10min-2h)
indicator: drying phase
indicator: crease guard phase
indicator: cooling phase
5. PROGRAM (PROGRAMME)
Program (Programme) Load 1) Properties / Fabric mark
2)
Cotton (Baumwolle) 8 kg Cotton fabrics. /
Synthetic (Mischge‐
webe) 3,5 kg Synthetic and mixed fabrics. /
Extra Quick Mixed (Mix
Extra Kurz) 3 kg Cotton and synthetic fabrics. /
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Program (Programme) Load 1) Properties / Fabric mark
Wool (Wolle) 1 kg
Wool fabrics. Gentle drying for hand-washa‐
ble woollens. Remove immediately the items
when the program is completed.
The wool drying cycle of this machine has
been approved by The Woolmark 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 other laundry instruc‐
tions. M1641
In UK, Eire, Hong Kong and India the Wool‐
mark trade mark is a Certification trade mark.
Silk (Seide) 1 kg Hand-washable silk gently. /
Easy Iron (Leichtbü‐
geln)
1 kg (or 5
shirts)
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 programme has ended,
immediately remove the items and put them
on a hanger.
/
Bed Linen (Bettwäsche) 3 kg
Bed linen such as single and
double sheets, pillowcases, du‐
vet cover. /
Sports (Sportwäsche) 2 kg Sportswear, thin and light fab‐
rics, microfiber, polyester. /
Outdoor 2 kg
Outdoor clothing, technical,
sports fabrics, waterproof and
breathable jackets, shell jackets
with a removable fleece or inner
insulation. Suitable for drying in
tumble dryer.
/
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