Philco PDC 82 R Crown User manual

TUMBLE DRYER
OWNER’S MANUAL
PDC 82 R Crown

Dear customer,
Thank you for buying a PHILCO brand product. So that your appliance serves you well, please read
all the instructions in this user‘s manual.

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SECTION 1: BEFORE PUTTING THE DRYER INTO OPERATION.................................................................... 2
• Dry Care Symbols............................................................................................................................................................................2
• Safety information..........................................................................................................................................................................3
SECTION 2: PART DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................................... 7
• Description of controls .................................................................................................................................................................7
• Display ................................................................................................................................................................................................8
SECTION 3: TRANSPORT AND INSTALLATION ............................................................................................ 9
• Transport............................................................................................................................................................................................9
• Installation Position .......................................................................................................................................................................9
• Level Adjusting................................................................................................................................................................................9
• Power Supply Connection...........................................................................................................................................................9
SECTION 4: APPLICATION ........................................................................................................................... 10
• Quick start ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
• Select the programme...............................................................................................................................................................12
• Programme start .......................................................................................................................................................................... 12
• Programme end ........................................................................................................................................................................... 12
• Programme table......................................................................................................................................................................... 13
• Specialty drying function .........................................................................................................................................................14
SECTION 5: CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................. 16
SECTION 6: BEFORE YOU CALL THE SERVICE CENTRE.............................................................................. 18
• Malfunction display and solutions ........................................................................................................................................ 18
• Precautions .................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
SECTION 7: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................. 19
SECTION 8: INFORMATION SHEET .............................................................................................................. 20
CONTENT

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SECTION 1: BEFORE PUTTING THE DRYER INTO OPERATION
Before using your tumble dryer, please read this
manual carefully and keep it for future reference.
Read This Manual
Inside you will nd many helpful hints on how to use and maintain
your tumble dryer properly. Just a little preventative care on your
part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of
your tumble dryer. You’ll nd many answers to common problems
in the chart of troubleshooting tips. If you review the chart of
troubleshooting tips rst, you may not need to call for service.
CAUTION: HOT SURFACE!
CAUTION: RISK OF FIRE!
Dry Care Symbols
Please pay attention to use the drying machine if the materials of
your clothes cannot be dried by it or contain the symbols as follows:
Dry Normal Not tumble dry normal Do not dry
Line dry / hang to dry Drip dry Dry at In the shade
A
F
Dry clean Do not dry clean Dry clean normal cycle
with any solvent
Dry clean normal cycle
petroleum solvent only

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Safety information
Safety notes
To prevent any damages to your and others‘ life or property,
you have to follow the safety notes.
1. This product belongs to Category I electrical appliances, and
only for drying textiles which have been washed with water in
the household. Please pay attention to the safety of power use
during the operation!
2. The power source with reliable earthing must be used. Its
earth wire must be buried under the ground and shall not be
connected with the public utilities such as city water pipe or
gas pipe etc. The earth wire and null wire shall be distinguished
and shall not be connected together.
3. The power wire shall be met IEC and must be able to withstand
the current above 10A. To ensure your and your family‘s safety,
please make improvement immediately if any power use at
your home does no the above-mentioned requirements.
4. The maximum mass of dry textile material is 8 kilograms to be
used in the appliance.
5. That the tumble dryer is not to be used if industrial chemicals
have been used for cleaning.
6. Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.
7. 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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8. Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps, waterproof
textiles, rubber backed articles and clothes or pillows tted with
foam rubber pads should not be dried in the tumble dryer.
9. Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used as specied
by the fabric softener instructions.
10. The nal 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.
11. The lint trap has to be cleaned frequently.
12. The lint must not to be allowed to accumulate around the
tumble dryer.
13. Adequate ventilation has to be provided to avoid the back ow
of gases into the room from appliance burning other fuels,
including open res.
14. 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.
15. The exhaust air must not be discharged into a ue which is used
for exhausting fumes from appliance burning gas or other fuels.
16. The appliance must not be install behind a lockable door, a
sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side to that
of the tumble dryer. In such a way that a full opening of the
tumble dryer door is restricted.
17. Keep pets away from this appliance.
18. Oil-aected items can ignite spontaneously, especially when
exposed to heat sources such as in a tumble dryer. The items
become warm, causing an oxidation reaction in the oil.
Oxidation creates heat. If the heat cannot escape, the items can
become hot enough to catch re. Piling, stacking or storing oil-
aected items can prevent heat from escaping and so create a
re hazard.

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19. If it is unavoidable that fabrics that contain vegetable or cooking
oil or have been contaminated by hair care products be placed
in a tumble dryer they should rst be washed in hot water with
extra detergent-this will reduce, but not eliminate, the hazard.
20. The appliance should not be overturned during normal use or
maintenance.
21. Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and matches.
22. 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 shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenanceshallnot be made bychildrenwithoutsupervision.
23. If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualied persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
24. This appliance is for indoor use only.
25. The openings must not be obstructed by a carpet.
26. Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless
continuously supervised.
27. If the appliance appear high temperature abnormally, please
draw the mail plug immediately.
Electric shock hazard
1. Do not draw the power cord forcefully to pull out the mains
plug.
2. Please do not plug/draw the mains plug with wet hands.
3. Do not damage the power cord and the power plug.

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Injury danger
1. 1. Do not disassemble and install the dryer under no instruction
or supervision.
2. Do not stack this dryer on washing machine without stacking
kits. (if want stacking on washing machine, please purchase the
Independent parts and it must be installed by the manufacturer,
its service agent or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid
a hazard.)
3. Do not lean on the opened door of the dryer.
4. Do not put any pyrotoxin on the dryer, such as the candle,
electric cooker.
Damage danger
1. Do not dry over the rated capacity.
2. Do not operate the dryer without the lter door and lter base.
3. Do not dry the clothes before being spun.
4. Do not expose the dryer directly under the sun, and indoor use
only.
5. Donotinstallthedryerinthehumidanddrenchingenvironment.
6. At the cleaning and maintenance, please do remember to pull
out the power plug and do not directly wash the dryer with
water.
Explosion danger
Please do not dry the clothes with some ammable substances such
as the coal oil, alcohol or there will be the explosion.

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SECTION 2: PART DESCRIPTION
This drawing is intended for information purposes about the individual parts and accessories of the
product. Individual parts may dier depending on the model.
Description of controls
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1. Programme Selection knob
2. Display
3. Specialty function buttons (Delay, Time, Intensity, My Cycle, Lamp, Signal, Anti-Crease, Childlock)
4. Start/Pause button
5. On/O button
Power Cord
Filter door
Container
Door
Control panel
Air inlet
Filter base
Maintenance cover
Drum
Top board

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Display
Delay start
Child lock
Remaining Time indicator/Error message
Cycle phase status
Clean lters (warning)
Empty water container (warning)
Dryness level (four grades)
Drum lamp indicator
Signal indicator
Anti-crease mode

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SECTION 3: TRANSPORT AND INSTALLATION
Transport
Move cautiously. Do not grasp any salient parts of machine. The machine door cannot be used as the handle
for delivery. If the dryer can’t be transported erect, the dryer could be slant to right less than 30°.
Installation Position
1. It is recommended that, for your convenience, the machine is positioned close to your washing machine.
2. 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 air inlet or the air intake grilles at the back
of the machine.
3. To keep vibration and noise to a minimum when the dryer is in use, it should be placed on a rm and level
surface.
4. The feet must never be removed. Do not restrict the oor clearance through deep pile carpets, strips of
wood or similar. This might cause heat built-up which would interfere with the operation of the appliance.
Level Adjusting
Once in its permanent operating position, check that the dryer is absolutely
level with the aid of a spirit level. If it is not, adjust the feet with a tool.
Power Supply Connection
1. Make sure that the voltage of the power supply is the same as the electric specication of the dryer.
2. Do not connect the dryer with the power connection board, the universal plug or socket.
Attention
Leave it to stand for 2 hours after transporting. Before rst use, please use the soft fabric to clean the inside
drum.
a) Put some clean rags into the drum.
b) Plug the power, press On/O.
c) Select the Refresh Programme, press Start/Pause button.
d) After nishing this programme, please follow the “cleaning and routine maintenance” to clean the lter
door.
During drying, the compressor and the water pump generate some noise which is entirely normal.

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SECTION 4: APPLICATION
Advice
1. Before drying, thoroughly spin the laundry in washing machine. High spin speed can reduce the drying
time and save energy consumption.
2. For uniform drying result, sort the laundry according to fabric type and drying programme.
3. Before drying, please close zips, hooks and eyelets, button up, tie fabric belts, etc.
4. Do not over dry the clothes, because over dried clothes can easily get creases or shrinkage.
5. Do not dry the articles containing rubber or similar elastic materials such as raincoats, bicycle covers and
etc.
6. The door can be opened only after the programme of the drying machine is completed. Do not open the
door before the programme nished, as the skin may be scalded by steam or hot surface.
7. Clean the lint lter and empty container after each use to avoid extension of drying time and energy
consumption.
8. Please choose the related programme when deal with wool material clothes, to make the cloth more fresh
and uy.
9. The weight references as follows:
Blended
Coats (about
800g)
Jackets (about
800g in cotton)
Jeans
Trousers
(about
800g)
Towel Quilts
(about 900g
in cotton)
Single Sheets
(about 600g
in cotton)
Work Clothes
(upper and
lower) (about
1120g in cotton)
Pajamas
(about
200g)
Shirts (about
300g in
cotton)
Undershirts
(about 180g
in cotton)
Underpants
(about 70g in
cotton)
Socks
(about 30g
in blended
material)
Accessories
The following parts are optional for specic models.
If your dryer has following parts, please install them following the instruction below.

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Quick start
1. Check if the container and
lters have been cleaned up.
2. Open the door and
load the laundry.
3. Close the machine
door.
4. Plug the power cord and
press the On/O key.
5. Select the desired programme.
6. Press the Start/Pause button.
7. Remove the laundry when nished.
8. Press the On/O key.
9. Clean the lters and empty
container.
10. Unplug the power cord.
Select the programme
1. Press the On/O key when the LED display screen brighten up, rotate the programme knob to select the
desired programme.
2. Select the Delay, Time, Intensity, Signal or Anti-Crease functions for additional option.
3. Press the Start/Pause key.
Programme start
The drum will keep rotating after the programme start, the state light in the display area will ash in sequence,
the remaining time displayed will change automatically.
Note:
Occasionally, the drum might suspend about 40 seconds during the drying procedure, but the screen displays
normal. The dryer is automatic adjustment in this time and will continue operation.
Programme end
1. The drum will stop running after the programme ends, the display will show " ", the last cycle phase
status light will ash. The dryer will start Anti-crease function if user doesn’t remove the load in time (refer
to page 13). Please press ON/OFF key to cut o power and pull the plug out.
2. Deal with the problem accroding to "Malfunction display and solutions", if there is a unexpected stop
during the drying procedure and the dryer show information.

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Programme table
Programme Weight
(max) Application/Properties Delay Time
Cotton
For cottons and coloured made of cotton or linen.
Extra
8,0 kg
To dry cotton pieces of clothing. Drying
level: extra dry. YN
Standard To dry cotton pieces of clothing. Drying
level: cupboard dry. YN
Iron To dry cotton pieces of clothing. Drying
level: applicable to iron. YN
Delicate Delicate 1,0 kg
To dry delicate laundry that is suitable
for drying or laundry which is advised
to be hand-washed at a lower
temperature.
YN
Synthetics
For non-iron washing made of synthetic and blended fabrics, cotton.
Extra
3,5 kg
To dry thick or multi-layered synthetic
fabrics. Drying level: extra dry.
YN
Standard
To dry thin synthetic fabrics which are
not ironed, such as easy care shirts,
table linen, baby clothes, socks.
Iron
To dry thin synthetic fabrics which are
also to be ironed, such as knitwear,
shirts.
Wool
Refresh Wool 1,0 kg
You can use this program to refresh
and soften your wool clothes. Its main
feature is to refresh, the program is not
intended for drying clothes. Once the
cycle ends, remove the clothes at once
and let it dry in the airy place.
YN
Special
Jean 8,0 kg
To dry jeans or leisure clothes that are
spun at high speeds in the washing
machine.
YN
Mix 3,5 kg If you cannot determine what the
clothing‘s material is, please choose Mix.
Sports
3,0 kg
To dry sportswear, thin fabrics,
polyester, which are not ironed.
Shirts
For easy care clothes such shirts and
blouses with anti-crease mechanism for
minimum ironing eort. Place clothes
loosely in the dryer. Once dried, hang it
on a clothes hanged.
My Cycle My Cycle – Dene and save you favorite
programme. ––

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Programme Weight
(max) Application/Properties Delay Time
Time
Warm – To warm clothes from minimum 10 min.
to maximum 120 min (in 10 min steps).
YY
Cool –
To air clothes without blowing hot air
from minimum 10 min to maximum
30min (in 10 min steps).
Refresh 1,0 kg
To refresh the clothes that have been
kept at closed environments for a
long time from minimum 20 min to
maximum 150 min (in 10 min steps).
Note:
1. This symbol means the energy eciency test programme“standard cotton programme”, which is most
suitable to dry normal cotton load at rated load capacity.
2. The programmes above are only recommended for using, users can choose the appropriate programme
according to the personal habits. Thick and multi-layered fabrics, e.g. bedlinen, jeans, jackets etc., are not
easy to dry, you‘d better choose Jeans programme and maximum drying intensity level.
Specialty drying function
1. Instruction to the Delay drying procedure
To delay the drying programme from 0 hour to 24 hours. The delay time means the programme will start
after × hours. When the delay programme starts, the time starts to decrease on the display and the icon
blinks.
Steps in details
1. Load your laundry and make sure the machine door is closed.
2. Press the On/O button, then to turn the programme selector knob and select a desired program.
3. You can select the Anti-cease or Signal functions according to your need.
4. To press the Delay key.
5. Continue to press the Delay to select the delay time.
6. After the Start/Pause key is pushed, the dryer is at the run condition. The drying procedure will be
automatically performed when the delay time is over.
7. If you push the Start/Pause button again, the delay function will be paused.
8. If you want to cancel the“Delay” function, please press the On/O button.
2. Instruction of the Time function
When the time programme is selected, the Time button can be used to adjust the drying time in 10 min.
steps. The maximum time is 150 min.
3. Instruction of the Intensity function
Used to adjust the dryness level of the laundry. The level has four grades.
The drying time increases 3 minutes in every grade.
1. The intensity function can be activated only before the programme start.
2. Press the Intensity button repeatedly to select the drying time.
3. Except the Cotton Iron, Delicate, Synthetic Iron, Wool, Time, all the other programmes can be
setted the Intensity function.

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4. Instruction of the My cycle function
Used to dene and save your favorite proragmmes that are used frequently.
1. Use the programme selector to select the required programme and other drying functions.
2. Press and hold the Intensity button for 3 seconds until the display ashing and the required
programme has been saved.
3. Turn the programme selector to the My Cycle position, you can start your favorite proragmmes. If you
want to change the My Cycle settings, repeat the steps (1) and (2).
5. Instruction of the Lamp
The lamp inside the drum will lighten about 3 minutes when the button pressed or 1 minute the door
opened.
6. Signal
Set up the buzzer on or o. In general condition, the buzzer is on. Please press it if needed.
When the buzzer on:
(1) The dryer will give the leading sound if press the extra function buttons.
(2) If the dryer is running, rotate the function choosing knob, the dryer will remind the operator it is an
invalid choose.
(3) When the drying programme is done, the buzzer will also remind the user.
7. Instruction of the Anti-Crease function
At the end of the drying cycle, the anti-crease operation time is 30 minutes (default) or 120 minutes
(selected).
The Anti-Crease light shall illuminate when the anti-crease function is selected. This function prevents the
laundry from creases.The laundry can be removed during the anti-crease phase. Except Cool, Refresh and
Wool, all the other programmes have this function.
8. Instruction of the Child Lock feature
1. This machine incorporates a special child safety lock, which can prevent children from carelessly
pressing keys or making the faulty operation.
2. When the dryer is at the operation state, press the Anti-Crease and Signal buttons at the same time
for over 3 seconds to start child lock function. When child lock function is set, the display will show
“” icon and no key can eect to the dryer except On/O button. Under the start state of the child
lock, the Anti-Crease and Signal buttons shall be pressed at the same time for over 3 seconds to
release the child lock function.

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SECTION 5: CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
BEFORE CLEANING, REGULAR MAINTENANCE OR ANY ANOTHER HANDING OF THE APPLIANCE, APART
FROM ITS OPERATION, ALWAYS CHECK THAT YOU HAVE DISCONNECTED ITS POWER PLUG FROM THE
POWER SOCKET.
Empty the water container
1. Hold and pull out the water container with two hands;
2. Tilt the water container, pour out the condensed water into basin;
3. Install the water container.
WARNING:
1. Empty the water container after each use, the programme will be
paused and the “ ” icon will ash if the water container is full during
the drying process. After the container emptyed, the dryer can be
restarted by pressing Start/Pause button.
2. Do not drink the condensed water
3. Do not use the dryer without the water container.
Clean the lter door
1.
Filter door
Open the door.
2. Take out the lter door.
3. Clean the lter door; wipe o the scrap threads accumulated on
the lter door.
4. Reinstall the lter door.
Clean lter base
1. Open the lter cover.
2.
Locking
lever
Filter base
Filter cover
Unscrew both locking levers towards each other.
3. Clean the lter base completely.
4. Re-insert the lter base!
5. Screw both locking levers.
6. Close the lter cover ap until it locks into position.
NOTE!
1. The u accumulated on the lter will block the air circulation, which will cause the extension of drying
time and energy consumption;
2. Do disconnect the power cord before cleaning!
3. Do not operate the dryer without the lter!
4. Clean the lter after each use to prevent lint accumulation inside the dryer.

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Clean heat exchanger
As necessary, approx. once every 2 months, remove the u from the heat
exchanger using the sponge or soft brush.
When doing this, please use gloves.
Note:
The u can be removed more easily if it is rst dampened e. g. with a laundry
dampener.

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SECTION 6: BEFORE YOU CALL THE SERVICE CENTRE
Only authorized technicians can carry out repairs.
Before you call customer service, please check if you have deal with the fault by yourself or if you have follow
the user instructions.
A technician will charge you for advice, even during the warranty period.
Malfunction display and solutions
Display Reason Solutions
is ashing
Container is full Empty container
Water pump failure or water level
sensor failure Please contact your local service center if
the problem persistsE32 Humidity sensor failure
E33 Temperature sensor failure
is ashing Filter is plug up or environment
temperature is too high
Clean lter and conrm the ambient
temperature
Please contact your local service center if
the problem persists
Precautions
Problem Solution
• Display does not light up
• Check if the main plug is inserted.
• Check if the programme is selected.
• Check the main power supply.
• Dryer does not start • Check if the start button is pushed.
• Check if the door is entirely closed.
• Door is open by itself. • Press door until it“clicks” into position.
• Check if the clothes is over load.
• Degree of dryness is not reached or
drying time too long
• Clean the lter door and lter base.
• Use the appropriate programme.
• Keep the Air inlet clear.
If you cannot deal with the faulty by yourself and need help:
1. Press the key On/O.
2. Pull out the mains plug and call the service.