eta 355690000 User manual

14/10/2021
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Tumble Dryer • USER MANUAL
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EN PRIMARY CONSIDERATIONS 4
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 8
2. OVERVIEW 17
3. PREPARING THE LAUNDRY 18
4. USING THE TUMBLE DRYER 20
5. CLEANING AND CARE 28
6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 31
7. TROUBLESHOOTING 32
8. AUTOMATIC FAULT WARNINGS AND WHAT TO DO 34
9. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND PACKAGING INFORMATION 35
10. DESCRIBING THE ENERGY LABEL AND SAVING ENERGY 35

Tumble Dryer
eta 355690000
Thank you for choosing this product.
This User Manual contains important safety information and instructions on the operation
and maintenance of your appliance.
Please take the time to read this User Manual before using your appliance and keep this
book for future reference.
Icon Caption Description
WARNING Risk of serious injury or death
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Dangerous voltage
FIRE Risk of re
ATTENTION Risk of injury or material damage
IMPORTANT/NOTE Information on correct operation of the system
Read the instructions.
Hot surface
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PRIMARY CONSIDERATIONS
• 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 use of
the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children must not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must
not be made by children without supervision.
• This tumble dryer is intended only for household
and indoor use. The warranty will be void in
case of commercial use.
• Use this product only for laundry with a label that
indicates it is suitable for drying.
• The manufacturer will not accept responsibility for
damages resulting from incorrect use or transport.
• The service life time of your tumble dryer is 10
years. This is the period during which the spare
parts required for the tumble dryer to operate
properly will be commercially available.
• Do not allow floor coverings to obstruct the
ventilation openings.
• Installation and repair of the machine should
only be made by an authorised repair agent.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for
damages resulting from un-authorised repairs.
WARNING: Never spray or pour water onto the
dryer to wash it! There is risk of electric shock!
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• Leave at least 3 cm of space between the side and
rear walls of the product and above if you plan on
placing your appliance under a worktop.
• Assembly / disassembly for under-counter
installation if neccessary must be done by an
authorised service agent.
• Before installation, check the product for visible
damage. Never install or operate a damaged product.
• Keep pets away from the dryer.
• Fabric softeners or similar products should be used
in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
• Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters
and matches.
• The appliance 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 tumble
dryer, if it prevents the door from being fully opened.
WARNING: In the appliance enclosure or in
the built-in structure, keep ventilation openings
clear of obstruction.
• Before contacting the local Authorised Service
Provider for the installation of the dryer, check
the information in the user manual to make
sure that the electrical installation and water
outlet is suitable. If they are not, call a qualified
electrician and a plumber to have the necessary
adjustments made.
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• It is the customer’s responsibility to prepare
the dryer’s installation place, as well as the
electricity and waste water installation. Before
installation, check the dryer for damage. If
damaged, do not have it installed. Damaged
products may endanger your health.
• Install the dryer on a stable and flat surface.
• Run the dryer in a dust-free environment where
the air ventilation is good.
• The clearance between the dryer and the floor
should not be reduced with objects such as
carpets, wood or tape.
• Do not block the ventilation grills found on
the plinth of the tumble dryer.
• The appliance must not be installed behind a lockable
door, a sliding door or a door with a hinge on the
opposite side of the tumble dryer, in such a way that
blocks the full opening of the tumble dryer door.
• Once the dryer has been installed, the
connections must remain stable. When installing
the dryer, make sure that the rear surface is not
leaning on anything (e.g. tap, socket).
• The operating temperature of the dryer is +5°C to
+35°C. If operated out of this temperature range,
the performance of the dryer will be affected
negatively and the product will be damaged.
• Be careful when carrying the product since it is
heavy. Always wear safety gloves.
• Always install the product should be placed
against a wall.
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• The rear surface of the product should be placed
against the wall.
• When the product is placed on a stable surface,
use a water level to check if it is fully stable. If not,
adjust the feet until it becomes steady. Repeat
this process every time you relocate the product.
• Do not place the dryer onto the power cable.
Disposing the Old Product
This product complies with EU WEEE
Directive (2012/19/EU). This product
bears a classification symbol for waste
electrical and electronic equipment
(WEEE). This symbol, which is found on
the product or information label, indicates that this
product must not be disposed together with other
household waste at the end of its service life. To
prevent the potential harms of uncontrolled waste
disposal on the environment and human health,
please keep this product separate from other types
of waste, and to prevent sustainable reuse of
material resources, make sure that it is recycled
responsibly. Contact your dealer or local
authorities to get information on how and where
you can take the product for environmentally-safe
recycling. This product cannot be mixed with other
commercial wastes for recycling.
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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This section contains safety instructions that
will help protect you from risk of personal injury
or property damage. Failure to follow these
instructions will void any warranty.
1.1 Electrical Safety
• 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.
• Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
Always pull the plug to unplug the product,
otherwise, there will be risk of an electric shock.
• Connect the dryer to a grounded socket with
fuse protection. The earth connection must be
installed by a qualified electrician. Our company
cannot be held responsible for damages/losses
resulting from using the dryer without an earth
connection as required by local regulations.
• The voltage and the allowable fuse protection are
indicated on the type plate. (For the type plate,
please see Overview)
• Voltage and frequency values indicated on the
type plate must be equal to the mains voltage
and frequency value in your house.
• Unplug the dryer when it is not used for an extended
period, and before installation, maintenance, cleaning
and repair, otherwise, the dryer may get damaged.
• The plug socket must be freely accessible at all
times after installation.
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A damaged power cord / plug may cause a re
or electric shock. If the cord or plug is damaged,
you must replace it. Replacement must only be
performed by qualied persons.
To avoid the risk or re or electric shock, do
not use extension cords, multi sockets or
adapters to connect the dryer to mains power.
1.2 Children’s Safety
• This appliance is not intended for use by people
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children of less than 3 years should be kept away
unless continuously supervised.
• 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 use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children must not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance must not be made
by children without supervision.
• Do not leave children unattended near the machine.
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• Children might lock themselves in the machine
resulting in risk of death.
• Do not allow children to touch the glass door during
operation. The surface becomes extremely hot and
may cause skin damage.
• Keep packaging material away from children.
• Poisoning and irritation may occur if detergent and
cleaning materials are consumed or come into
contact with the skin and eyes.
• Keep cleaning materials out of the reach of children
Electrical products are dangerous for children.
• Keep children away from the product while it is
running.
• To prevent children from interrupting the dryer
cycle, you can use the child lock to avoid any
changes in the running programme.
• Do not allow children to sit/climb on or climb
inside the product.
1.3 Product Safety
Due to risk of fire, the following laundry
items and products should NEVER be dried
in the dryer:
• 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.
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• Cleaning cloths and mats that have residues
of flammable cleaning agents or acetone, gas,
patrol, stain remover, turpentine, candle, wax,
wax remover or chemicals.
• Laundry that has residues of hair sprays, nail
polish remover and similar substances.
• Laundry on which industrial chemicals have
been used for cleaning (such as chemical
cleaning).
• Laundry that has any kind of foam, sponge,
rubber or rubber-like parts or accessories.
These include latex foam sponge, shower caps,
waterproof fabrics, fitted clothes, and foam
pillows.
• Items with filling and damaged (parts or jackets).
Foam protruding from these items might catch
fire during the drying process.
• Operating the dryer in environments that contain
flour or coal dust may cause explosion.
ATTENTION: Underwear that contains metal
reinforcements should not be put in the
dryer. The dryer may be damaged if metal
reinforcements come loose and break o󰀨
during drying.
FIRE:R290
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Risk of fire and damage!
This product contains enviromental friendly but
flammable R290 gas. Keep open flame and fire
sources away from the product.
1.4 Correct Use
ATTENTION: 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.
ATTENTION: Make sure that pets do not
enter the dryer. Check the inside of the
dryer before using it.
ATTENTION: Superheating of clothes
inside the dryer can occur if you cancel the
programme or in the event of a power failure
whilst the dryer is running. This concentration
of heat can cause self-combustion so always
activate the Refresh programme to cool down
or quickly remove all laundry from the dryer in
order to hang them up and dissipate the heat.
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• Use the dryer only for household drying and to
dry fabrics with a label that indicates they are
suitable for drying. All other uses are out of the
scope of intended use and are prohibited.
• The warranty will be void in case of any
commercial use.
• This appliance is designed to be used inside
domestic residences only, and should be placed
on a straight and stable surface.
• Do not lean against or sit on the door of the dryer.
The dryer may tip over.
• To maintain a temperature that will not harm
the laundry (e.g. to prevent the laundry from
catching fire), a cooling process starts after
the heating process. After this, the programme
ends. At the end of the programme, always
remove the laundry promptly.
ATTENTION: Never use the dryer without a lint
lter or with a damaged lint lter.
• Lint filters must be cleaned after each use as
indicated in Cleaning the Lint Filter.
• Lint filters must be dried after wet cleaning. Wet
filters might cause malfunction during the drying
process.
• Lint accumulation must not to be allowed around the
tumble dryer (not applicable for appliances intended
to be vented to the exterior of the building).
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IMPORTANT: The clearance between the
dryer and the oor should not be reduced
with objects such as carpets, wood or panel,
otherwise, su󰀩cient air intake cannot be
ensured for the machine.
• Do not install the dryer in rooms where there is risk
of freezing. Freezing temperatures negatively affect
the dryers performance.Condensed water that
freezes in the pump and hose may cause damage.
1.5 Installing On Top Of a Washing Machine
ATTENTION: A washing machine cannot be placed
on the dryer. Pay attention to the warnings below
when installing the dryer on a washing machine.
ATTENTION: The dryer can only be placed on
washing machines that have a same capacity and
above.
• To use the dryer on the washing machine, a fixing
part must be used between the two products. The
fixing part must be attached by an Authorised
Service Provider.
• When the dryer is placed on the washing machine,
the total weight of these products may reach
almost 150 kilograms (when loaded). Place the
products on a solid floor that has a load bearing
capacity!
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Appropriate Installation Table for Washing Machine and Tumble Dryer
Tumble
Dryer
(Depth)
Washing Machine
37-41 cm 42-45 cm 46-49 cm 50-56 cm 57-63 cm
52,5 cm x
56 cm x x
61 cm x x x
64 cm x x x x
(For the depth information, please see 7. Technical Specifications)
In order to put the dryer machine onto the washing
machine, a special stacking kit is required as an
optional extra. Please contact customer service to
acquire. The assembly instruction will be served
together with the stacking kit.
CE Declaration of conformity
We declare that our products meet the applicable European Directives, Decisions and
Regulations and the requirements listed in the standards referenced.
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1.6 Connection to Water Outlet
(with optional drain hose)
In products with a heat pump unit, water
accumulates in the water tank during
the drying process. You must empty the
accumulated water after each drying
process. Instead of periodically emptying
the water tank, you can also use the water
drain hose provided with the product to
directly drain the water outside.
1.6.1 Connecting the Water
Discharge Hose
1. Pull and take out the end of the hose at
the back of the dryer. Do not use any
tools to take out the hose.
2. Fit one end of the water discharge
hose, which is provided with the
product, to the slot from which you
have removed the hose.
3. Fix the other end of the water discharge
hose directly to the water outlet or sink.
ATTENTION: The hose must be
connected in a manner that it cannot
be displaced. If the hose comes out
during water discharge, there might be
ooding in your house.
IMPORTANT: The water discharge
house must be installed at a height
of 80 cm maximum.
IMPORTANT: The water discharge hose
must not be bent between the outlet and
the product, folded or stepped over.
1.7 Adjusting the Feet
• For the dryer to work with less noise
and vibration, it must be stable and
balanced on its feet. Adjust the feed to
ensure that the product is balanced.
• Rotate the feet to the right and to the
left until the dryer is even and stable.
IMPORTANT: Never remove the
adjustable feet.
1.8 Electrical Connection
ATTENTION: There is risk of re and
electric shock.
• Your dryer is set to 220-240 V and 50 Hz.
• The mains cable of the dryer is
equipped with a special plug. This
plug must be connected to an
earthed socket protected by a fuse
of 16 Amperes as indicated on the
type plate. The fuse current rating
of the power line where the outlet is
connected must also be 16 amperes.
Consult a qualified electrician if you do
not have such an outlet or fuse.
• Our company cannot be held
responsible for damages resulting from
usage without earthing.
IMPORTANT: Operating your
machine at low voltage values will
shorten the service life and decrease
the performance of your machine.
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1.9 Under Counter Installation
• Leave at least 3 cm of space between
the side and rear walls of the product
and the underside of the worktop when
installing your product under a counter.
• Assembly / disassembly under the
counter if neccessary must be done by
authorized service.
2. OVERVIEW
1. Top plate
2. Control panel
3. Door
4. Heat exchanger
5. Door lock for heat exchanger
6. Ventilation grilles
7. Adjustable feet
8. Lower part cover
9. Type plate
10. Filter for textile fibers
11. Waste water drawer cover
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3. PREPARING THE LAUNDRY
3.1 Sorting the Laundry to be Dried
Follow the instructions on the labels of the laundry to be dried. Only dry items that have
a statement/symbol that indicates „they can be dried in a dryer“.
• Do not operate the product with load amounts and laundry types other than those given in
4.3. Load Capacity.
Suitable for drying in
a dryer
Does not need
ironing
Sensitive/Delicate
drying
Not suitable for
drying in a dryer
No drying Do not dry-clean At any temperature At high
temperatures
At medium
temperatures At low temperatures Heatless Hang to dry
Spread to dry Hang wet to dry Spread in shadow
to dry
Suitable for dry
cleaning
Do not dry thin, multi-layer or thick-layer fabrics together as they dry at different levels. For
this reason, dry clothes together that have the same structure and fabric type. This way,
you can get an even drying result. If you think that the laundry is still wet, you can select
a time programme for additional drying.
Please dry your big (like duvets) and small sizes of laundries seperately in order to not to
have a damp laundries.
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IMPORTANT: Delicate fabrics,
embroided fabrics, woolen/silk
fabrics, clothes made of delicate
and expensive fabrics, airtight
clothes and tulle curtains are not
suitable for drying in the dryer.
3.2 Preparing the Laundry to
be Dried
Risk of explosion and fire!
Remove all objects from pockets such as
lighters and matches.
ATTENTION: The drum of the dryer
and the fabrics may get damaged.
• The clothes may have become
entangled during the washing process.
Separate them from each other before
placing them in the dryer.
• Remove all objects in the pockets of
the clothes and apply the following:
• Tie fabric belts, apron laces etc. to
each other or use a laundry bag.
• Lock the zips, clasps and fasteners, do
up the buttons of covers.
• To get the best drying result, sort the
laundry according to the textile type
and drying programme.
• Remove clips and similar metal parts
from the clothes.
• Woven goods such as t-shirts and knit
clothes generally shrink in the rst
drying. Use a protective programme.
• Do not over-dry synthetics. This will
cause creases.
• When washing the laundry to be
dried, adjust the amount of softener
according to the data from the
manufacturer of the washing machine.
3.3 Load Capacity
Follow the instructions in the „Programme
selection and consumption table“. (See: 5.2
Programme selection and consumption
table). Do not load the product with more
laundry than the capacity values specified
in the table.
IMPORTANT: It is not recommended
to load the dryer with more laundry than
the amount shown in the gure. When
overloaded, the drying performance of
the dryer will decrease and the dryer
and laundry might be damaged.
Laundry Dry load
weight (gr)
Bedsheet (double) 725
Pillowcase 240
Bath Towel 700
Hand Towel 225
Shirt 190
Cotton Shirt 200
Jean 650
Fabric - Gabardine Trousers 400
T-shirt 120
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4. USING THE TUMBLE DRYER
4.1 Control Panel
1. Programme Selection Knob
2. Electronic indicator and additional
functions
4.1.1 Programme Selection
Knob
Use the programme selection knob to select
the desired drying programme.
SHIRTS 30‘
EXPRESS 45‘
REFRESH
OUTDOOR
EXTRA SILENT
BEDDING BABY CARE
COTTONS
SYNTHETUCS
DELICATE
MIX
TOWELS
HYGIENE
TIME DRYING
WOOL
REFRESH
4.1.2 Electronic Indicator and
Additional Functions
DELAY
DRYING
TARGET
SPIN
DELICATE
DRYING
LEVEL TIME
DRYING
ANTI
CREASE START
PAUSE
Display symbols:
Water tank warning indicator
Lint lter cleaning warning
indicator
Heat exchanger cleaning
warning indicator
Extra Dry
Cupboard Dry
Iron Dry
Drying level 1
Drying level 2
Drying level 3
Drying level 4
Delay Timer
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