Electrolux Zanussi TCE 7245 User manual

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INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
MODE D’EMPLOI
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TUMBLE DRYER
SECHE-LINGE
WÄSCHETROCKNER
TROMMELDROGER
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Contents
Important safety information ......................3
Disposal ..............................................................3
Tips for environmental protection ............4
Technical specifications................................4
Description of the appliance ......................4
Installation ..........................................................5
• Unpacking ............................................................5
• Positioning ............................................................5
• Electrical connection ............................................5
• Stacking kit ..........................................................5
• Door reversal ........................................................5
Use ........................................................................6
• The control panel ..............................................6-7
• Programme chart ..................................................8
• Operating sequence..............................................9
• Useful hints ........................................................10
Maintenance and Cleaning ........................11
• External cleaning ................................................11
• Cleaning the door ..............................................11
• Cleaning the filters ..............................................11
• Cleaning the condenser unit ..............................11
• Emptying the water reservoir ..............................12
• Cleaning the air intake grille................................12
• Cleaning the drum ..............................................12
Something not working? ............................13
Dear customer,
Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated in
the first pages.
We recommend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and pass it on to any future owners.
Transport damages
After unpacking the machine please check it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not start it but contact your local
Service Centre.
The symbols you will see on some paragraphs of this booklet have the following meaning:
The warning triangle emphasize information that is particularly important for your safety or correct
functioning of the appliance.
The information marked with this symbol provides additional instructions and practical tips on the use of
the appliance.
Tips and information about economical and ecological use of the machine are marked with this symbol.
Our contribution to the protection of the
environment: we use recycled paper.
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Important safety information
Installation
• Any electrical work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a qualified
electrician or competent person.
• Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
• If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor,
please adjust the feet in order to allow air to
circulate freely.
Use
• This appliance is designed for domestic use only.
If the machine is used for any other purposes or is
not used correctly, the manufacturer accepts no
responsibility for any damage that might occur.
• Always unplug the appliance after use.
• Clothes which are dripping wet should not be
placed in the dryer.
•Danger of explosion: Never tumble dry items that
have been in contact with inflammable solvents
(petrol, methylated spirits, dry cleaning fluid and
the like). As these substances are volatile, they
could cause an explosion. Tumble dry only items
washed with water.
• Please make sure that no gas lighters have
accidentally been left in pockets of garments to be
loaded into appliance.
• Do not dry canvas shoes or sports shoes, as they
could get stuck between the door and the drum,
thus blocking this latter.
• Leave the door slightly ajar when the appliance is
not being used. This will allow the seal to be
preserved.
• Clean fluff filters after using the tumble dryer. To
prevent fire risks, do not use the appliance if the
fluff filters are damaged or without filters.
• Do not allow fluff to accumulate around the dryer.
General safety
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or
attempt to modify this product in any way.
• Under no circumstances should you attempt to
repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious
malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Centre.
Always insist on genuine spare parts.
Child safety
• Children are often not aware of how dangerous
electrical appliances can be. When the machine is
working, children should be carefully supervised
and not be allowed to play with the appliance.
• The packaging components (e.g. plastic film,
polystyrene) can be dangerous to children -
danger of suffocation! Keep them out of children’s
reach.
• Make sure that children or pets do not climb into
the drum.
• When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the
electrical supply cable and destroy the plug with
the remaining cable. Disable the door catch in
order to prevent children from becoming trapped
inside while playing.
These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read them carefully before installing or
using the appliance.
• Packaging materials
The materials marked with the symbol are
recyclable.
This means that they can be recycled by disposing
of them properly in appropriate collection
containers.
• Machine
Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance.
Help to keep your country tidy!
Disposal
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Description of the appliance
01 Control panel
02 Water reservoir
03 Fluff filters
04 Rating Plate
05 Consenser Unit
06 Adjustable feet
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To save energy and to help protect the environment,
we recommend that you follow these hints:
• Try to load the maximum capacity of the machine
as small loads are uneconomical.
• Always load well spun laundry. The higher the spin
speed, the lower the electricity consumption and
the shorter the drying times.
• Do not over-dry laundry, this avoids creasing and
saves energy.
Select the drying programme according to the
type of laundry and the required degree of
dryness.
• To utilize the maximum load, laundry which is to
be dried ready to put away (store dry) can be dried
together with items to be ironed. To do this, select
the programme for iron-dry, remove the iron-dry
items at the end of the programme and then
finish-dry the rest of the load.
• Clean the filters regularly to avoid excessive drying
times and high electricity consumption.
• Ventilate the room well. The room temperature
should not exceed +35°C during drying.
Tips for environmental protection
Technical specifications
DIMENSIONS: Height 85 cm
Width 60 cm
Depth 58 cm
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION: 220/230 V/50 Hz
MAX. POWER ABSORBED: 2400 W
MIN. FUSE RATING: 16 A
MAX. DRYING CAPACITY: Cotton, linen 5 kg
Synthetics 2.5 kg
CONSUMPTION: Cotton, linen 3.64 kWh (5.5 kg store dry)
Cotton, linen 3.64 kWh (5.5 kg iron dry)
Synthetics 1.40kWh (2.5 kg store dry)
This appliance complies with the following E.E.C. Directives:
- 73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and subsequent modifications;
- 89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive) and subsequent modifications.
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Installation
Warning!
Unpacking
Slide out the polythene bag with the
polystyrene stuffing before using the
appliance.
Should the appliance be moved, it
must be transported vertically.
Positioning
It is recommended that, for your convenience, the
machine is positioned close to your washing
machine.
The tumble dryer must be installed in a clean place,
where dirt does not build up.
Air must be able to circulate freely all round the
appliance. Do not obstruct the front ventilation grille
or the air intake grille at the back of the machine.
To keep vibration and noise to a minimum when the
dryer is in use, it should be placed on a firm, level
surface.
Once in its permanent operating position, check
that the dryer is absolutely level with the aid of a
spirit level. If it is not, raise or lower the feet until
it is.
The feet must never be removed.
Do not restrict the floor clearance through deep-
pile carpets, strips of wood or similar. This might
cause heat build-up which would interfere with
the operation of the appliance.
Important
The hot air emitted by the tumble dryer can reach
temperatures of up to 60°C. The appliance must
therefore not be installed on floors which are not
resistant to high temperatures.
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When operating the tumble dryer, the room
temperature must not be lower than +5°C and
higher than +35°C, as it may affect the performance
of the appliance.
Electrical connection
This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V,
single-phase, 50 Hz supply.
Check that your domestic electrical installation can
take the maximum load required (2.4 kW), also
taking into account any other appliances in use.
Connect the machine to an earthed socket, in
accordance with current wiring regulations.
The manufacturer declines any
responsibility for damage or injury
through failure to comply with the
above safety precaution.
Should the appliance power supply
cable need to be replaced, this must
be carried out by our Service
Centre.
Important!
The power supply cable must be accessible after
installing the machine.
Stacking kit
A special stacking kit is available through your
dealer, to enable the mounting of the dryer on top of
a front loading washing machine with cover’s depth
between 48 and 60 cm.
Read carefully the instructions supplied with the kit.
Door reversal
To make it easier to load or unload the laundry the
door can be reversed.
This operation must be carried out by qualified
personnel.
Please contact the nearest Service Centre.
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Use
The control panel
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1 Programme guide
This will help you to select the correct programme
for drying.
2 Quick drying button
By depressing this button the drying time is reduced
in the following COTTON programmes:
• extra dry
• ready to wear
• store dry
The corresponding light illuminates. This option
cannot be selected together with “low temperature”
function .
3 Buzzer OFF button
A buzzer sounds
• when selecting the programme
• when depressing the buttons
• when an incorrect option selection is made
• when the programme selector dial is turned to
another position during the programme or when
you depress an option button during the cycle
• at the end of the programme
• when the water reservoir is full
• if the machine is not working correctly
• when the door of the appliance or the small door at
the bottom are open
By depressing button the acoustic signal is
switched off in the following cases:
• when selecting the programme
• when depressing the buttons
• when the programme selector dial is turned to
another position during the programme or when
you depress an option button during the cycle
• at the end of the programme.
The corresponding light comes on.
4 Low temperature button
Pressing this button allows drying to be performed
at a lower temperature, for delicate items.
The corresponding pilot light comes on.
This option can also be used for time controlled
drying.
This function cannot be used with QUICK DRYING.
5 DELAYED START button
This button allows you to delay the starting of the
programme by 3, 6 or 9 hours.
Press the button until the light relevant to the
desired delay lights up.
This option must be selected after having selected
the programme and before pressing START/PAUSE
to start the programme.
The machine begins the countdown, which is shown
by the pilot lights. For example, if you have chosen a
9-hour delay (pilot light 9h lit), after 3 hours, 9h goes
out and 6h lights up; after 3 more hours, 6h goes out
and 3h lights up. When the 9 hours are over (pilot
light 3h off), the drying cycle begins.
During the delayed start period, it is not possible to
change the programme or the selected delay. If you
wish to do so, you must first cancel everything by
rotating the programme selector dial to position “0”.
Select the new programme, the options and the
delayed start, then press START/PAUSE.
If you wish to change only the options, this can be
done on condition that the new option(s) is(are)
compatible with the programme. Set the machine to
PAUSE by depressing the relevant button, select the
new option(s) and depress START/PAUSE button
again.
If you wish to add some laundry while the machine
is performing the countdown, after having done so
and having closed the door, press START/PAUSE
again, in order to allow the machine to complete the
remaining countdown time.
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6 Start/Pause button
Press this button to start the dryer after having
selected the programme and the options.
The relevant light will stop flashing. If you have
chosen a delayed start, the machine will begin the
countdown.
If the door of the appliance or the small door at
the bottom is opened while the programme is
running, this button must be pressed again after
closing the door in order to restart the programme
from the point at which it was interrupted.
This button must be depressed also after a power
failure and after having re-inserted the water
reservoir, if it has been emptied in the middle of a
programme after lighting up of light .
In both cases the light of the Start/Pause button
flashes to remind you that the start button needs to
be pressed again.
7 Indicator lights
These lights indicate the following functions:
“Drying” light
This light indicates that the appliance is in the drying
phase.
“Cooling” light
This light indicates that the appliance is in the
cooling phase. At the end of drying, there is a
10 minute cooling phase to cool the laundry.
“End of programme” light
This light is on at the end of the cooling phase,
during the anti-creasing phase and at the end of the
programme.
“Filter cleaning” light
This light illuminates at the end of the programme to
remind you that the filters must be cleaned.
“Water reservoir full” light
This light comes on at the end of the programme to
remind you that the water reservoir must be emptied
out. If this light illuminates during a programme this
means that the water reservoir is full. The buzzer
sounds, the programme stops, the light of the
Start/Pause button flashes.
“Condenser cleaning” light
It comes on every 80 cycles to remind you that the
condenser must be cleaned.
8 Programme/Time selector dial
Allows you to select electronically controlled or time
controlled drying.
Turn the dial to the required programme or time.
Electronically controlled drying
(automatic)
The appliance runs these programmes with the help
of probes which detect the degree of dampness of
the laundry.
Simply select the programme according to the type
of laundry and degree of drying required.
Time controlled drying
Can be used to finish off drying if necessary.
Select the 90 or 60 minute programme for cottons
or the 30 minute programme for synthetics.
To cancel a programme which is running, turn the
programme selector dial to “0”.
At the end of drying, turn the selector dial to “0” to
switch the machine off before removing the laundry.
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Programme chart
Automatic drying (electronic programmes)
(*) According to CEI 1121 Standards.
Type of laundry Degree of drying
required Max-load (1) Programme
Cotton & linen
extra dry
ready to wear
store dry
slightly damp
iron dry
machine iron dry
5 kg
5 kg
5 kg
5 kg
5 kg
5 kg
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B
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Time controlled drying
(1) Never overfill the drum (do not load large quilts, for example).
Drying times vary according to:
• The type of laundry
• The size of the load
• The degree of spinning prior to drying.
Fresh & Cool
This position on programme selector dial can be used to freshen the laundry (e.g. to remove a persistent
odour of moth-balls). Programme duration 10 mins.
Load
It is often difficult to estimate the weight of items to be dried. We therefore recommend that you adopt the
following guidelines:
•cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed;
•synthetics: drum no more than half full;
•delicate fabrics: drum no more than one third full.
Type of laundry Drying time Max-load (1) Programme
selector dial position
Cotton
Cotton
Synthetics
90 min
60 min
30 min
5 kg
5 kg
2.5 kg
90’
60’
30’
Synthetics
extra dry
store dry
iron dry
2.5 kg
2.5 kg
2.5 kg
G
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J
Jumpers Baby cycle 1 kg
(10 jumpers) K
Jackets, trousers,
dresses, skirts. Dry fresh 1 - 4 garments L
• Baby cycle “K” is a special programme for jumpers to be dried “ready to wear”.
• Dry fresh “L” is designed to clean and freshen garments labelled “dry clean only” at home, in your tumble
dryer, using the special product available on the market.
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Operating sequence
Before using your tumble dryer for the first time, we
recommend to place a few damp cloths inside the
appliance and dry for 30 minutes.
There may be dust inside a brand new tumble dryer.
Drying
1. Connect the appliance.
2. Open the door.
3. Load the items one at a time, shaking them out
loosely.
4. Close the door. Please check the laundry does
not get caught between the door and filter.
5. Select the drying programme or time. The lights
, and come on.
6. If required, press the low temperature button
and/or the buzzer OFF button or the
QUICK drying button .
7. Select the DELAYED START if required.
8. Press the Start button : the corresponding
light stops flashing and drying starts. Only the
light remains lit. If you have selected the
delayed start, the machine begins its countdown.
If the programme selector dial is turned to
another position, when the machine is running,
the buzzer will sound and the programme phase
indicator lights will flash.
The drum turns alternately in both directions
during drying.
All drying programmes end with a 10 minute
cooling phase (light is on).
You may remove the laundry after this phase.
The lights , and illuminate.
9. If the laundry is not removed at the end of the
cycle, the dryer performs an anti-creasing
phase (duration: 30 minutes maximum).
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If you do not remove the laundry, the dryer will stop
automatically at the end of the anti-creasing phase.
Lights , and remain lit and the buzzer
sounds for 2 minutes.
10. Turn the programme selector dial to “0”; all the
lights go out. The appliance is switched off.
Remove the laundry.
If you open and then close the door before
turning the selector dial to “0” all the lights
corresponding to the phases making up the
performed programme come on.
After each use
• Clean the filters (see page 11).
• Empty the water reservoir (see page 12).
Important!
If the drying programme has to be stopped before it
reaches the end, we recommend that you turn the
programme selector dial to position and wait
until the end of this cooling phase before removing
the laundry. This will avoid a build-up of heat inside
the appliance.To do this first turn the dial to “0” and
then to and depress Start button .
Modifying the programme
To change a programme which is running, first
cancel it by turning the programme selector dial to
“0”. Select the new programme and press the Start
button .
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Useful hints
• Try to load to the maximum capacity of the
machine as small loads are uneconomical.
For information, here is a list of the average
weights of some common laundry items.
Sheet 700 - 1000 g
Tablecloth 400 - 500 g
Kitchen towel 70 - 120 g
Table napkin 50 - 100 g
Towelling hand towel 150 - 250 g
Bathrobe 1000 - 1500 g
Man’s shirt 200 - 300 g
Pillowcase 100 - 200 g
Man’s pyjamas 400 - 500 g
Ladies’ nightdress 200 - 250 g
• Never tumble dry the following:
Particularly delicate items such as net curtains,
woollen, silk, fabrics with metal trim, nylon tights,
bulky materials such as anoraks, blankets,
eiderdowns, sleeping bags, feather quilts and any
items containing rubber foam or materials similar
to rubber foam.
• Always follow the instructions on garment labels:
may be tumble dried
normal drying (high temperature)
delicate drying (low temperature)
do not tumble dry
• Close pillowcases and covers with fasteners to
prevent small laundry items getting tangled inside
them. Close press studs, zips and hooks and tie
belts and apron strings.
• Sort laundry according to type and degree of
drying required.
• Do not over-dry laundry, this avoids creasing and
saves energy.
• Avoid drying dark clothes with light coloured fluffy
items such as towels as they could attract the
fluff.
• The laundry must be thoroughly spun before
tumble drying.
•Easy-care items, too, e.g. shirts, should be
briefly pre-spun before drying (depending on
crease resistance approx. 30 seconds or using the
special brief spin programme of your washing
machine).
• Knitted textiles (knitted underwear) may shrink a
little during drying. Please do not overdry items of
this type. It is advisable to allow for shrinkage
when choosing the size of new purchases.
• You can also put starched items into your dryer.
However, to achieve the desired starched effect,
choose the programme “iron dry”. To remove any
starch residues, wipe out the internal drum after
drying with a moist cloth and then rub it dry.
• To avoid a static charge when drying is
completed, use either a fabric softener when you
are washing the laundry or a fabric conditioner
specifically for tumble dryers.
• Remove the laundry when the dryer has finished
drying.
• If individual items are still damp after drying, set a
brief post-drying time, but at least 30 minutes.
This will be necessary particularly for multilayered
items (e.g. collars, pockets, etc.).
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