Electrolux TWSL4E301 User manual

TWSL4E301
EN Tumble Dryer User Manual

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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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CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION.......................................................... 5
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety.............................5
1.2 General Safety ................................................................ 5
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.........................................................8
2.1 Installation........................................................................ 8
2.2 Electrical connection........................................................ 8
2.3 Use...................................................................................9
2.4 Internal light......................................................................9
2.5 Care and cleaning............................................................ 9
2.6 Compressor....................................................................10
2.7 Disposal......................................................................... 10
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION......................................................11
4. CONTROL PANEL..................................................................12
4.1 Display........................................................................... 12
5. PROGRAM (PROGRAMME)...................................................14
5.1 Programmes and options selection................................17
5.2 Consumption data.......................................................... 18
6. OPTIONS.................................................................................20
6.1 Dryness (Trockengrad) ............................................ 20
6.2 Extra Silent (Extra Leise)............................................20
6.3 ECO......................................................................... 20
6.4 Anticrease (Knitterschutz) ......................................... 20
6.5 Refresh (Auffrischen)................................................. 20
6.6 Time Dry (Zeitwahl) .................................................. 20
6.7 Time Dry (Zeitwahl) on Wool (Wolle) program.......... 21
6.8 Delay Start (Zeitvorwahl)........................................... 21
6.9 Buzzer (Signal) ..................................................21
7. BEFORE FIRST USE.............................................................. 22
8. DAILY USE..............................................................................23
8.1 Preparing the laundry.....................................................23
8.2 Loading the laundry........................................................24
8.3 Turning on the appliance................................................24
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8.4 Auto Off function............................................................ 24
8.5 Setting a program...........................................................25
8.6 Options...........................................................................25
8.7 Child lock option.............................................................26
8.8 Starting a program......................................................... 26
8.9 Program change.............................................................27
8.10 Program end................................................................ 27
9. HINTS AND TIPS.................................................................... 28
9.1 Ecological hints.............................................................. 28
9.2 Adjustment of default dryness level............................... 28
9.3 Deactivating the tank indicator ...................................29
10. CARE AND CLEANING........................................................ 30
10.1 Cleaning the filter......................................................... 30
10.2 Emptying the water container.......................................31
10.3 Cleaning the condenser............................................... 32
10.4 Cleaning the drum........................................................33
10.5 Cleaning the control panel and housing.......................33
10.6 Cleaning the airflow slots............................................. 34
11. TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................................... 35
12. TECHNICAL DATA............................................................... 40
13. ACCESSORIES.....................................................................42
13.1 Stacking kit...................................................................42
13.2 Draining kit................................................................... 42
13.3 Pedestal with drawer....................................................43
14. GUARANTEE ....................................................................... 44
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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 of less than 3 years should be kept away unless
continuously supervised.
•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.
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•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 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 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.
•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.
•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.
•Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the appliance
and disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
• 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 can be
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 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
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 electric 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.
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• 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, electric 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.
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• 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.
• Dispose of the appliance in accordance with local requirements
for the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE).
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