Russell Hobbs RH8CTD701 User manual

8kg Condenser Tumble Dryer
Instruction manual
For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call 0345 208 8750
or visit us at https://mda.russellhobbs.com
Model number:
RH8CTD701 (B)
IMPORTANT:
RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Contents
2
Safety information
………………………………… 3 - 6
Before using your appliance
………………………………… 7
Control
panel ………………………………… 8 -10
Installation
………………………………… 11 -12
Operating
instructions ………………………………… 13 -15
Programme table
………………………………… 16
Programs
………………………………… 17
Additional functions
………………………………… 18
Care and maintenance
………………………………… 19 -22
Trouble shooting
………………………………… 23 -24
Warning symbols
………………………………… 25
Error Codes
………………………………… 26
Technical specification
………………………………… 27
Energy Efficiency
………………………………… 27
Product fiche
………………………………… 28
Connection
to mains supply ………………………………… 29
Guarantee
………………………………… 30
Notes
………………………………… 31

•This tumble dryer is intended for NORMAL DOMESTIC USE ONLY.
•Adequate ventilation must be provided around the tumble dryer; 3cm of space
between the side walls, rear wall and above the top cover.
•Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue which is used for exhausting other
fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuel.
•Please note it is not recommended that the dryer is placed directly next to ovens,
cookers, or other heat sources as the performance of the dryer may be affected.
•Carpet or floor coverings must not obstruct the ventilation openings in the base of
the dryer.
•Do not stack the tumble dryer on top of other appliances .
•Any electrical work required to install the appliance should be carried out by a
qualified person.
•Under no circumstances should anything other than the recommended articles be
placed in the tumble dryer.
•The tumble dryer should be serviced by an appointed service team with genuine
parts. Please contact our customer service team for assistance with any repairs.
•It is dangerous to alter or modify the product in any way other than fitting
authorized accessories.
•We recommend that the appliance is unplugged each time after use. It should
always be disconnected from the electricity supply when not in use for long
periods of time.
•The rear of the dryer gets quite hot during use. Position the dryer so that the back
is not accessible while in operation, but ensure that the sides have a space
available to allow airflow. Before installation, check the product for visible damage.
Never install or operate a damaged product.
•Keep pets away from the dryer. Make sure that pets do not enter the dryer. Check
the inside of the dryer before using it.
•Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used in accordance with the
manufacturers instructions.
•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.
NOTE:
•It is important to clean the lint/fluff filter after each drying cycle or the restrictions
to airflow will extend drying times and could cause the safety cut-out to trip.
•Never spray or pour water on to the dryer to wash it. There is a risk of electric
shock
Safety information
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•Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and matches
•The mains cable and plug assembly must only be replaced with a genuine part
from the manufacturer, please contact the customer support team below .
•It is important to clean fluff from the window of the dryer and around the door
seal after each drying cycle.
•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.
•Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
•Children might lock themselves in the machine resulting in risk of death
•Do not allow children to touch the door during operation. The surface becomes
extremely hot and may cause skin damage.
•If the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, please
contact the customer support team listed below.
•Do not disconnect the plug from the socket by pulling the power supply cord.
Always hold the plug when disconnecting.
•Do not attempt to disconnect the plug from the socket with wet hands.
•Do not over bend the power cord.
•Do not put too much stress or heavy weights on the power cord.
•Do not use the appliance if the power cord, socket, or plug are damaged.
•Do not install the appliance close to a fire or heat source.
•Do not rest anything burning, such as a candle, on the appliance.
•Do not install the appliance in a damp environment, the dampness may cause
damage to the tumble dryer.
•Do not install the tumble dryer in direct sunlight, or in a hot environment.
•Do not use excessive, or high pressure water when cleaning the tumble dryer.
•Do not use the appliance to dry cushions, quilts, duvets, or similar items.
•Do not place items that have any type of oil soaked in to the fabric, in the tumble
dryer. There is a potential the oil could catch on fire.
•Make sure clothing is fully rinsed of detergent and stain remover, before placing in
the tumble dryer.
•Do not put combustible liquid or solids, such as oil, gasoline, petrol and alcohol
into the appliance or nearby.
•Remove all objects from pockets before use, especially potentially flammable
items such as lighters and matches.
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Safety information

•If leakage of a combustible liquid occurs near the appliance, do not connect or
disconnect the mains plug.
•This appliance is designed for domestic use only. It should not be used for purposes
other than those for which it was designed.
•Only dry laundry that is designed to be machine dried and has label that indicates it is
suitable for machine drying. Follow the instructions on each garment label.
•Adjust the feet so that adequate air can circulate freely under the appliance,
especially if the appliance is placed on a carpeted floor.
•Do not climb on to the dryer or rest heavy objects, heating devices, or items
containing water or liquid on to the dryer. They may all cause damage.
•Repairs must only be carried out by a qualified professional, if there is a problem,
please contact the customer service company listed below.
•Make sure items that may cause damage do not get in to the dryer, items such as
coins, safety pins, nails, screws, stones. Check the pockets on all the items of
clothing.
•Check the appliance is not standing or pressing on the power cable.
•Foam rubber, latex, shower caps, waterproof textiles, rubber backed articles and any
other items with foam rubber pads should not be dried in the tumble dryer.
•Always unplug the appliance after use, clean and maintain.
•Do not overload the appliance.
•Do not place clothes that are dripping wet in the tumble dryer.
•Clothes that have been in contact with volatile liquids should not be machine dried.
Any fluid should be fully removed from the item before it can be dried.
•Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.
•Superheating of clothes inside of 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
•The final part of a tumble drying cycle occurs without heat (cool down cycle) to
ensure the items are not damaged. Do not stop the dryer before it has fully finished
the drying cycle.
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Safety information

WARNING: Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of a drying cycle, unless
the items are removed very quickly
•Do not use a two-way adaptor, or extension lead. The dryer must be connected
to its own socket.
•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. Have the earth
connection 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.
•Do not block the air inlets at the front, base, rear and side of your dryer.
•Do not allow fluff to accumulate around the tumble dryer. There is a risk the
fluff may cause a fire.
•Do not exceed the recommended maximum load.
•Do not place articles in the dryer if anything other than a water solution has
been used in the cleaning process.
•Do not attempt to dry dripping wet articles.
•Do not use the tumble dryer if you suspect that it is damaged in any way. Under
no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs
carried out by inexperienced persons may cause serious injury. Contact the
helpline on the telephone number listed below.
•Do not let children play with the packaging supplied with this appliance.
•Do not handle laundry in the dryer, until it has stopped completely.
•Check the dryer contains only laundry before closing the door to start it
working.
NOTE:
•Never use the dryer without a lint/fluff filter or with a damaged lint/fluff
filter. 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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Warnings

1. Top Cover
2. Control panel
3. Door
4. Condenser unit &
plinth opening slot
5. Plinth
6. Adjustable feet
7. Plinth cover
8. Rating label
9. Lint/Fluff filter
10. Water tank & cover
11. Ventilation grill
Before using your appliance
Before installation, check that all parts are present. If any parts are missing,
please contact the customer service team on: 0345 208 8750.
Feature Diagram
NOTE: The drawings in the book may vary from your dryer. They are designed to show
the different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not include all
features.
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Control panel
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1. Programme dial
Choose the correct programme for the load by selecting one of the 15 programmes.
Programme table is on page 16.
2. LED display
The displays will show the below information:
•Approximate time duration of a programme when selected.
•Counts down the time of a programme after it has been started.
•How long a programme has been delayed by (if selected).
•Error codes, warning symbols,and if the child lock has been activated.
3. Additional function indicators & warning indicators
Shows the icons of the additional functions that have been selected & any warning.
indicators that need actioning; full water tank, lint/fluff filter cleaning & condenser warning
indicator.
4. Start/pause button
Press to start or pause the drying cycle.
5. Delicate function button
Delicate fabrics are dried for a longer time at a low temperature.
6. Delay start function button
You can delay the start time of the programme by selecting the 1-hour to 23-hour option.
You can activate the desired delay time by pressing the Start/Pause button. When the time
is up, the selected programme will start automatically. During the delay time, options
compatible with the programme can be activated/deactivated.
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5
6
1
9
8 7
23

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Long pressing on Delayed Start button changes delay time continuously.
7. Drying level function button (see page 14)
The humidity level obtained after drying can be increased by 3 levels. This way, level of
required dryness can be selected. The levels that can be selected other than the standard
setting: 1, 2, 3. After selection, the LED of the relevant drying level will turn on..
8. Time drying function button (see page 14)
When program dial is positioned to Time Drying programme, the length of time can be
selected by pressing Time Drying button or by pressing and holding the Time Drying button
the time will be changed continuously. The Time Drying program will start by pressing
Start/Pause button.
Buzzer cancel
The dryer gives an audible warning when program selection knob is turned, buttons are
pressed and at the end of programme. To cancel the warnings, press and hold the "Delicate
Option" button for 3 seconds. When you press the button, you will hear an audible warning
that the option has been cancelled.
Child lock
There is a child lock option to avoid changes in the programme when keys are pressed
during the programme. To activate the child lock, press and hold the "Delay Start" and
"Delicate" keys simultaneously for 3 seconds. When the child lock is active, all keys will be
deactivated and ‘‘CL’’ will be displayed on display for 2 seconds and an audible warning will
be heard. The Child lock will be deactivated automatically at the end of the programme.
When deactivating the child lock, ‘‘CL’’ will visualize on display for 2 seconds and an audible
warning will be heard.
When the product is running or the child lock is active, if you turn the programme selection
knob, you will hear an audible warning and ‘‘CL’’ will visualize on display for 2 seconds.
Even if you set the programme knob to another programme, the previous programme will
continue running. To select a new programme, you need to deactivate the child lock and
then set the programme selection knob to ‘‘Off’’ position. Then, you can select and start
the desired programme.

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LED display
The displays will show the below information:
•Approximate time duration of a programme when selected.
•Counts down the time of a programme after it has been started: the REMAIN icon will
light up to indicate the programme time is counting down.
•How long a programme has been delayed by (if selected): the DELAY icon will light up to
indicate the delay time is counting down.
•Error codes (please see page 25), warning symbols (please see page 25), and if the child
lock has been activated.
ALWAYS CLEAN THE FLUFF FILTER AFTER EACH USE. Failure to do so could cause the safety
cut-out to operate.
Reversing the Door
The door cannot be reversed.

Your condenser tumble dryer removes humidity by using two separate air flows. Air re-
circulates inside the machine and is heated. Then it is passed through the damp clothes
where it picks up moisture. Damp air is passed through the condenser in one direction
while the room air is passed through the condenser in the other direction. This causes
the moisture in the air to condense into water which is then pumped to the water tank
or out through the hose.
For convenience, dryers are often positioned close to the washing machine, so the
laundry can be easily transferred. The tumble dryer will expel some moist air, so make
sure the room is well ventilated. Install the dryer in a clean environment, and make sure
there are no obstructions around any vents. It should be placed on a firm level surface,
this helps keep noise and vibration to a minimum.
For the dryer to work with less noise and vibration, it must be stable and balanced on its
feet. There should be no movement from the dryer. Adjust the feet underneath the
dryer to make sure it is completely stable. Rotate the feet to the right and to the left
until the dryer is even and stable.
If installing the dryer under a counter you must leave 3cm of space between the side
and rear walls of the product and the underside of the worktop
Do not install the tumble dryer in a room when there is a risk of frost occurring. At
temperatures around freezing point the tumble dryer may not be able to operate
properly. There is a risk of damage if the condensed water is allowed to freeze in the
pump, hoses and condensed water container. The tumble dryer works best in a room
between 5°c and 35°c.
In products equipped with a condenser unit the water accumulated during the drying
cycle is collected in the water tank. For the dryer to operate at optimum efficiency the
water tank should be emptied after every drying cycle. Alternative you can directly send
the accumulated water out through the water drain hose supplied with the machine
instead of emptying the water tank after each drying cycle.
NOTE: when cleaning the condenser unit you will notice that an amount of water will be
in the tray it has just been removed from. This is expected and normal, this is where the
hot air is condensed and the water is then pumped to the water tank.
Installation
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Connection to water drain;
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.
The fitting must always be secured in all types of connections. Your house may be
flooded if the hose gets out of its housing during water discharge.
IMPORTANT:
•The water discharge house must be installed at a height of 80cm maximum.
•The water discharge hose must not be bent between the outlet and the product,
folded or stepped over.
•You must be careful not the pinch or bend the hose.
Installation
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Operating instructions
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IMPORTANT NOTE - If you are drying laundry that weighs less than 1kg (small
loads) when wet, then select the 1hr function to dry clothes.
Remove all the packaging material, including any material inside the drum.
Before using the appliance for the first time, it is advised to place two damp clothing
articles inside the drum and dry them for 1 hour. There may be some dust in the drum of
the tumble dryer, and this will help remove the dust.
Sensor controlled drying
The appliance detects the moisture in the load automatically and adjusts the drying time
according to the amount of laundry that has been loaded. Simply select a programme
according to the laundry and dryness level you require (for example Cotton damp dry) and
the dryer will run until the required dryness level is reached for the weight of laundry that
has been put into it. This only applies to Cotton, Synthetic, Delicate and Quick
programmes.
Step 1 - Open the door and place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time. Lightly shake
and loosen the clothing to prevent it getting tangled.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not overload your dryer, please see the maximum capacity of each
programme in the Program Table . The following table lists some common items and their
approximate weight when wet, consider this when loading the dryer. Do not overload.
This product includes LED Drum Light. The light works automatically when you
open the door and turns off when the door is closed. The light cannot be adjusted and the
customer should not try to replace or modify the LED light.
Quilt cover 700g Shirt 600g
Sheet 500g T-shirt 200g
Pillow case 200g Blouse 100g
tablecloth 250g Bathrobe 1200g
Napkin 100g Night gown 200g
Bath towel 1200g Pyjamas 500g
Tea towel 100g Underwear 100g

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Step 2 - Close the door, ensuring no items are trapped in the door.
Step 3 –When selecting a programme the Start/pause LED will flash. Once you have
selected the required programme press the start/pause button to start the programme.
The Start/pause indicator and the drying indicator will light up. The drum will begin
rotating and will stop when the selected programme has finished. For the additional
functions (Delicate, Dryness level, Delay Start, etc.) that can be selected with the different
programmes please se page xx. Note that the additional functions have have to be selected
prior to the drying cycle being confirmed (they cannot be added or changed mid-cycle).
Once the programme is over, the warning LEDs for Start/Pause, water tank level, filter
cleaning and condenser cleaning will turn on. Additionally, an audible warning will be
given at the end of the programme. You can remove the laundry to make the machine
ready for a new load.
To change a programme that has already started, you have to cancel the first programme
by pausing the machine and then turning the program dial to the off position, before
selecting a the desired programme and pressing the Start/pause button.
If the door is opened during a cycle the dryer will stop and switch to standby mode. To
restart, close the door and press the start/pause button. Do not open the door when door
when a program is running, if you have to then do not keep it open for long as it will affect
the drying time of the laundry.
When drying large items such as sheets, we suggest you periodically stop the dryer to
redistribute the load.
There is an automatic cool down period at the end of every cycle, during which the heater
is switched off. This helps to minimize creasing, and must always be used fully to avoid the
risk of fire. If the laundry is not removed at the end of the cycle the dryer will tumble the
clothes every 10 minutes for up to 30 minutes to reduce the risk of the clothes creasing.
Once the programme is over, the warning LEDs for Start/Pause, water tank level, filter
cleaning and condenser cleaning will turn on. Additionally, an audible warning will be given
at the end of the programme. You can remove the laundry to make the machine ready for a
new load.

IMPORTANT:
•Clean the lint filter after every programme. Empty the water tank after every
programme.
•If you do not take out the laundry after the programme has ended, the 1-hour
Anti Crease phase will automatically be activated. This programme rotates the
drum at regular intervals to prevent creases.
•Never tumble dry the following; Delicate items such as net curtains, woollen
items, silk items, items with metal trims, nylon tights, bulky items such as
blankets, or sleeping bags, feather quilts and items containing or including
rubber foam.
•Follow the instructions on the garment label;
•To prevent some items getting tangled, make sure zips, press studs, and hooks
are closed, to try and prevent any tangling with other items.
•Do not over dry laundry, by not over drying it avoids creasing and saves energy.
•Avoid drying dark clothes with light coloured fluffy items, the fluff will be
noticeable on the dark clothing.
•Make sure the laundry is thoroughly spun before tumble drying.
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Program Table
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Programme Load (kg) Spin speed
Approximate amount
of remaining humidity
Duration
(minutes)
Cotton Extra Dry 81000 60% 132
Cotton Cupboard Dry 81000 60% 129
Cotton Iron Dry 81000 60% 107
Synthetics Cupboard Dry
4800 40% 51
Synthetics Iron Dry 4800 40% 38
Delicate 2600 50% 39
Time drying - - - -
Baby Care 31000 60% 60
Duvet 2,5 800 60% 180
Sport 4800 40% 55
Mix 41000 60% 75
Wool Refresh - - - 5
Refresh - - - 10
Express 29' 21200 50% 29
Shirts 12' 0.5 1200 50% 12
Energy consumption values
Programme
Load (kg)
Spin speed
Approximate amount of
remaining humidity
Energy
consumption
values (kWh)
Cotton Cupboard Dry 81000 60% 4,68
Cotton Iron Dry 81000 60% 4,1
Synthetics Cupboard Dry 4800 40% 1.58
Power consumption in the "off mode" P (W) 0.5
Power consumption in the "on mode" P (W) 1
The Cotton Cupboard Dry programme is the standard drying programme that can be
run with a full or half load and for which the information is given on the label and
product receipt. This programme is the most energy efficient programme to dry
normal wet cotton clothes.
*Energy labelling standard programme (EN 61121:2013)
All values in the table were determined in accordance with the EN 61121:2013 standard.
Consumption values may vary from the values in the table depending on the fabric type, spin speed,
environment conditions and voltage values.

Programs
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Programme Description
Cotton Extra Dry
This
programme dries thick and multi-layer fabrics, such as cotton towels,
bedsheets, pillowcases, bathrobes, at a high temperature to allow you to
place them in a closet.
Cotton Cupboard Dry
This
programme dries cotton pyjamas, underwear, tablecloths etc. to allow
you to place them in a closet.
Cotton Iron Dry
This
programme dries cotton laundry to prepare it for ironing. Laundry
removed from the machine will be damp.
Synthetics Cupboard Dry
This
programme dries synthetics, such as shirts, t-shirts, blouses, at a lower
temperature compared to the cottons
programme
to allow you to place them
in a closet.
Synthetics Iron Dry
This
programme dries synthetics, such as shirts, t-shirts, blouses, at a lower
temperature compared to the cottons
programme to prepare them for
ironing. Laundry removed from the machine will be damp.
Delicate
This
programme dries thin clothes like shirts, blouses and silk garments at a
low temperature to make them ready to wear.
Time Drying
To reach the required drying level at a low temperature, you can use the time
programmes
of 10 min. to 180 min. Regardless of the drying level, the
programme
stops at the desired time.
Baby Care
This
programme dries delicate infant clothes at a low temperature to make
them ready to wear.
Duvet
This
programme is used to dry duvet.
Sport
Sport program is used for synthetic sport laundries like shorts, t
-shirts at low
temperature.
Mix
This
programme dries cotton-synthetic mixed garments that do not discolour
to make them ready to wear.
Wool Refresh
Wool refresh helps wool textiles to remove excess water after washing by
applying low temperature and gentle movements of drum.
Refresh
This
programme
provides ventilation for 10 minutes without applying heat to
help freshen up your garments.
Express 29'
2 kg of cotton shirts spun at a high speed in the washing machine are dried in
29 minutes.
Shirts 12'
2 to 3 shirts are ready for to be ironed in 12 minutes.
IMPORTANT:
Do not open the loading door while the programme is running. If you have to open
the door, do not keep it open for a long time.

Additional functions
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IMPORTANT:
“Delicate” and “Drying level” options cannot be selected at the same time in any
programme.
Programme
Delay Start
Buzzer Cancel
Child Lock
Delicate
Time Drying
Drying Level
Cotton Extra Dry a a a a ra
Cotton Cupboard Dry a a a a ra
Cotton Iron Dry a a a a ra
Synthetics Cupboard Dry
a a a a ra
Synthetics Iron Dry a a a a ra
Delicate a a a ar r
(default)
Time Drying a a a rar
Baby Care a a a a ra
Duvet a a a ar r
(default)
Sport a a a a ra
Mix a a a a ra
Wool Refresh a a a r r r
Refresh a a a r r r
Express 29' a a a r r r
Shirts 12' a a a r r r
aNot selectable
rSelectable

IMPORTANT:
•Do not use industrial chemicals to clean your dryer. Do not use a dryer that has been
cleaned with industrial chemicals.
Cleaning the Fluff/lint filter
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS CLEAN THE FILTER AFTER EACH USE. Failure to do so could
cause the safety cut-out to operate.
1. Open the door
2. Pull the filter upwards to remove it from the appliance.
3. Open the filter and remove any threads or fluff by hand or with a soft brush.
4. Close the filter and slide it back into place.
•Wash the filter occasionally in warm water or a soft brush to remove small particles. Dry
the filter thoroughly before reinstalling it.
•If your filter becomes damaged, replace it to ensure no damage is caused to the dryer.
Care and maintenance
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Emptying the water tank
IMPORTANT:
•Never remove the water tank when the programme is running.
•The water condensed in the water tank is not suitable for human consumption.
•DO NOT FORGET TO EMPTY THE WATER TANK AFTER EACH USE.
The water extraction from the wet laundry that has been dried deposits in a water tank
at the top left corner of the appliance. Fully remove the water tank and empty the
contents down a sink, then clean the tank and replace. For the dryer to operate at
optimum efficiency the water tank should be emptied after every drying cycle
Cleaning the condenser
IMPORTANT:
•Never remove the condenser when the programme is running.
•Clean the condenser when you see the warning “Condenser Cleaning”.
•EVEN IF THE “CONDENSER CLEANING WARNING LED” IS NOT ON: CLEAN THE
CONDENSER AFTER EVERY 30 DRYING PROCESSES OR ONCE A MONTH.
If the drying process is completed, open the door and wait for it to cool down.
1. Open the plinth and release the 2 cover locks of the condenser.
2. Hold the condenser by the plastic part and pull it out.
3. Clean it with a showerhead and wait for the water to drain off.
4. Fully insert the condenser into its seat and lock the 2 locks.
5. Close the plinth cover.
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Care and maintenance