Frigidaire FDC8203P User manual

Safety information.......................................2
Safety instructions...................................... 5
Product Description.................................... 7
Control Panel..............................................8
Programme table........................................ 9
Options..................................................... 10
Settings.....................................................11
Before first use......................................... 12
Daily use...................................................13
Hints and tips............................................15
Care and cleaning.................................... 16
Troubleshooting........................................19
Technical data.......................................... 21
FDC8203P
User Manual
CONTENTS

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.
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.
General Safety
•Do not change the specification of this appliance.
•The appliance can be installed as freestanding or below a
kitchen counter with correct space (refer to the Installation
leaflet).
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SAFETY INFORMATION

•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.
•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.
•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.
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SAFETY INFORMATION

•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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SAFETY INFORMATION

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.
Electrical connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electric shock.
• 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.
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.
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.
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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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Dispose of the appliance in accordance
with local requirements for the disposal
of Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE).
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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1Water container
2Control panel
3Appliance door
4Primary Filter
5Bottom cover with the airflow slots
WARNING!
Do not put any object on the
bottom cover
6Buttons to open the bottom cover
7Adjustable feet
8Condenser door
9Locks for condenser door
10 Rating plate
For ease of loading laundry or ease of
installation the door is reversible. (see
separate leaflet).
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

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1On / Off button
2Programme selection touchpad
3Dryness selection touchpad
4Options selection touchpad
5Time touchpad
6Start/Pause touchpad
7Delay touchpad
8Display
9Indicators
Press the touch buttons with your
finger in the area with the symbol or
name of the option. Do not wear
gloves when you operate the control
panel. Make sure that the control
panel is always clean and dry.
Indicators
INDICATORS DESCRIPTION
Time Drying
Child lock
Condenser
Water container
Filter
Programme duration
- Time Drying duration
- Delay start duration
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CONTROL PANEL

PROGRAMMES TYPE OF LOAD LOAD (MAX.)1) /
FABRIC MARK
Cottons Drying level: Extra Dry, Strong Dry,
Cupboard Dry2)3), Iron Dry 3) 8kg/
Synthetics Drying level: Extra Dry, Cupboard Dry3),
Iron Dry 3,5kg/
Mix Cotton and synthetic fabrics. Low temperature pro-
gramme. Delicate programme with warm air. 3kg/
Easy Iron
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.
1kg (or 5 shirts)/
Wool
Woollen fabrics. Gentle drying of washable woollens.
Remove items immediately when the programme is
completed.
1kg
For drying sport shoes only with Drying Rack (see
separate user manual provided with Drying Rack).
1 pair of sport
shoes
Duvet Single or double duvets and pillows (with feather,
down or synthetic fillings). 3kg/
Refresh Refreshing textiles that were in storage. 1kg
Time Drying With this programme you can use the Time option
and set the programme duration. 8kg/
1) The maximum weight refers to dry items.
2) The Cottons Cupboard Dry ECO programme is the “Standard cotton programme” according to Commission Regulation EU n
392/2012. It is suitable for drying normal wet cotton laundry and it is the most efficient programme in terms of energy consumption for
drying wet cotton laundry.
3) For test institutes only: Standard programmes for tests are specified in the EN 61121 document.
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PROGRAMME TABLE

Dryness
This function helps to get the laundry more
dried. There are 4 possible selections:
• Extra Dry
• Strong Dry (for Cotton only)
• Cupboard Dry
• Iron Dry
Anticrease 90 min
Extends the anti-crease phase by 60
minutes at the end of the drying cycle. This
function reduces creases. The laundry can
be removed during the anti-crease phase.
Anticrease 60 min
Extends of 30 minutes the standard
anticrease phase (30 minutes) at the end of
the drying cycle. This function prevents the
laundry from creases. The laundry can be
removed during the anticrease phase.
Delicate
With this option you can set a delicate
drying programme that has a low
temperature. Use this option with a fabrics
that have the symbol on the fabric label
(e.g. acrylic, viscose).
Time
This option is applicable only to the Time
Drying programme. You can set the
programme duration, from a minimum of 10
minutes to a maximum of 2 hours. The
setting of the duration is related to the
quantity of laundry in the appliance.
We recommend that you set a short
duration for small quantities of laundry
or for only one item.
Options table
PROGRAMMES ANTI-
CREASE
90 MIN
ANTI-
CREASE
60 MIN
DELI-
CATE
Cottons ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Synthetics ■ ■■■■■
Mix ■ ■ ■
Easy Iron ■ ■
Wool ■ ■■ 1)
Duvet ■ ■
Refresh ■ ■
Time Drying ■ ■ ■
1) Only with the Drying Rack (standard accessory or optional, depending on model).
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OPTIONS